Entry Level Compensation Analyst Jobs
New grad compensation analyst jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in compensation, HR analytics, or finance can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, with employers like Comcast, Medpace, and Collabera hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Senior Compensation Analyst is responsible for complex analysis, design, development and implementation of market competitive compensation programs, policies, and practices. The incumbent advises managers, recruiters and HR business partners on compensation decisions including base pay, bonus, job levelling and FLSA classification. The incumbent also designs, implements and administers processes for a range of compensation-related matters.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Accountabilities:
- Administer the compensation planning and bonus processes, including the annual and mid-year promotion processes. Manage system set-up, create reports for division leadership, coordinate deliverables and ensure managers are adhering to timelines. Analyze preliminary planning decisions and guide managers on allocating compensation for their teams.
- Advise recruiters, HR business partners and all levels of managers on ad/hoc compensation matters. Advise on individual pay decisions, as well as on interpreting and applying compensation policies and practices.
- Conduct complex analysis and modelling for the design and development of market competitive compensation programs, policies and practices.
- Conduct job evaluations and provide recommendations to management for organizational levelling and FLSA classification. Partner with managers to gain a thorough understanding of the job being evaluated; summarize and evaluate responsibilities - measure and interpret responsibilities against role competencies and/or FLSA criteria.
- Conduct market surveys and benchmarking analysis. Complete survey submissions; evaluate and interpret survey results; and apply survey and other benchmark data in setting compensation ranges for individual roles.
- Develop and present compensation-related communications and training.
- Lead Compensation systems related projects (e.g., participation in the design and implementation of Peoplesoft modules, Business Objects set-up and report design, etc.)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong Microsoft Excel, office and other database skills.
- Experience with Peoplesoft and compensation planning tools.
INTRODUCTION
The Senior Compensation Analyst is responsible for complex analysis, design, development and implementation of market competitive compensation programs, policies, and practices. The incumbent advises managers, recruiters and HR business partners on compensation decisions including base pay, bonus, job levelling and FLSA classification. The incumbent also designs, implements and administers processes for a range of compensation-related matters.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Accountabilities:
- Administer the compensation planning and bonus processes, including the annual and mid-year promotion processes. Manage system set-up, create reports for division leadership, coordinate deliverables and ensure managers are adhering to timelines. Analyze preliminary planning decisions and guide managers on allocating compensation for their teams.
- Advise recruiters, HR business partners and all levels of managers on ad/hoc compensation matters. Advise on individual pay decisions, as well as on interpreting and applying compensation policies and practices.
- Conduct complex analysis and modelling for the design and development of market competitive compensation programs, policies and practices.
- Conduct job evaluations and provide recommendations to management for organizational levelling and FLSA classification. Partner with managers to gain a thorough understanding of the job being evaluated; summarize and evaluate responsibilities - measure and interpret responsibilities against role competencies and/or FLSA criteria.
- Conduct market surveys and benchmarking analysis. Complete survey submissions; evaluate and interpret survey results; and apply survey and other benchmark data in setting compensation ranges for individual roles.
- Develop and present compensation-related communications and training.
- Lead Compensation systems related projects (e.g., participation in the design and implementation of Peoplesoft modules, Business Objects set-up and report design, etc.)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong Microsoft Excel, office and other database skills.
- Experience with Peoplesoft and compensation planning tools.
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Entry Level Compensation Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level compensation analyst job?
Entry level compensation analyst roles typically look for candidates with a degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, along with familiarity with Excel and basic data analysis. Internship experience in HR or compensation stands out, but a strong academic project, a relevant certification like the WorldatWork CCP foundation courses, or demonstrated skills in data interpretation can also give candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level compensation analysts?
Companies hiring entry level compensation analysts right now include Comcast, Medpace, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large corporations with structured HR departments, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and mid-size firms building out their people operations teams.
Are there remote entry level compensation analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid postings still make up a significant share of openings at this level. About 45% of entry level compensation analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates open to in-office work will find a broader range of options across more employers and locations.
Are these new grad compensation analyst jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior compensation analyst roles. A posting is new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in lieu of full-time history, or explicitly lists a degree as the primary qualification rather than years on the job. Candidates with coursework in compensation, HR, or data analysis are well positioned to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level compensation analysts?
Entry Level compensation analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have large, structured workforces that require regular benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and job evaluation work, creating steady demand for analysts at the entry level.