Compensation and Benefits Analyst Jobs
Compensation and Benefits Analyst jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, and professional services, from entry-level and analyst roles to senior and manager positions, with specializations in executive compensation, retirement plan administration, and total rewards strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Works across the Total Rewards departments (benefits, compensation, payroll, and labor accounting)
- Analyzes large, complex data sets from Workday, payroll, and financial systems to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Develops financial models to analyze the costs of the various compensation and benefit programs under varying assumptions
- Identifies trends, problem solves and implements solutions using data extracted from financial accounting system (SAP) and human resource recordkeeping system (Workday)
- Prepares executive-ready presentations and reports for informational updates and recommendations, distilling complex information into clear, compelling insights
- Leads Total Rewards projects and initiatives with data analysis, insight generation, and recommendations that improve decisions.
- Contributes to the design and implementation of new HR policies, programs, and tools, ensuring business case validation through financial and data analysis
- Coordinates intra-departmental reporting needs
- Researches issues and documents resolutions
- Ensures integrity and security of critical employee data.
- Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
- Supports company vision and mission.
- Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Occasional travel, including to Alaska
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in public accounting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis)
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.
- Strong presentation development skills in PowerPoint, with ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
- General understanding of accounting practices and tax laws
- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
- Strategic and financial mindset
- Detail orientation with the ability to see the big picture
- Collaborative, with strong cross-functional partnership skills
Education Requirements:
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Works across the Total Rewards departments (benefits, compensation, payroll, and labor accounting)
- Analyzes large, complex data sets from Workday, payroll, and financial systems to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Develops financial models to analyze the costs of the various compensation and benefit programs under varying assumptions
- Identifies trends, problem solves and implements solutions using data extracted from financial accounting system (SAP) and human resource recordkeeping system (Workday)
- Prepares executive-ready presentations and reports for informational updates and recommendations, distilling complex information into clear, compelling insights
- Leads Total Rewards projects and initiatives with data analysis, insight generation, and recommendations that improve decisions.
- Contributes to the design and implementation of new HR policies, programs, and tools, ensuring business case validation through financial and data analysis
- Coordinates intra-departmental reporting needs
- Researches issues and documents resolutions
- Ensures integrity and security of critical employee data.
- Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
- Supports company vision and mission.
- Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Occasional travel, including to Alaska
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in public accounting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis)
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.
- Strong presentation development skills in PowerPoint, with ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
- General understanding of accounting practices and tax laws
- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
- Strategic and financial mindset
- Detail orientation with the ability to see the big picture
- Collaborative, with strong cross-functional partnership skills
Education Requirements:
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal28
- Stripe2
- The Kahlon Network2T
- Aon1
- BHI1
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Law & Legal Services
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compensation and benefits analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and statistical modeling for compensation analysis
- Familiarity with compensation survey participation and market pricing through Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, or Radford
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing employee benefits including ERISA, HIPAA, and ACA compliance
- CCP, CBP, or CEBS certification preferred for mid-level and senior compensation and benefits analyst roles
Tips for Your Compensation and Benefits Analyst Job Search
Quantify your compensation program impact
Hiring managers want numbers, not responsibilities. Replace vague statements with specifics: how many employees your compensation structures covered, how many job evaluations you completed, or how much you reduced benefits administration error rates.
List your HRIS and survey tools explicitly
Many applicant tracking systems screen for tools like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Mercer and Willis Towers Watson survey participation. Name every platform you've used in a dedicated skills section so your resume clears the first filter.
Target postings by plan type specialty
Job titles vary widely: total rewards analyst, compensation analyst, and benefits specialist often describe overlapping work. Search by the specific plan types you've administered, such as defined contribution, equity compensation, or self-funded health plans, to surface the most relevant openings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compensation and benefits analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a case-style technical screen
Many employers give candidates a job evaluation exercise or a market pricing scenario during interviews. Practice slotting a sample role into a grade structure using a compensation survey, and be ready to explain your methodology out loud without relying on templates.
Negotiate by anchoring to market data
You have an advantage in salary negotiations: you work with market pricing data professionally. Reference the survey source and percentile you're anchoring to rather than a personal number, which signals analytical rigor and shifts the conversation from preference to data.
Compensation and Benefits Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compensation and benefits analysts?
Alvarez & Marsal, Stripe, and The Kahlon Network are hiring the most compensation and benefits analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Colorado, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large healthcare systems, financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many compensation and benefits analyst jobs are remote?
About 81% of compensation and benefits analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for this role. Benefits administration and compliance reporting work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while executive compensation and equity plan management more often require on-site collaboration with HR leadership.
How do you become a compensation and benefits analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance, then gain exposure to HR data, payroll systems, or benefits administration in an entry-level HR coordinator or generalist role. Build Excel and HRIS skills, learn how to read compensation surveys, and pursue a CCP or CBP certification to signal specialization and move into dedicated analyst positions.
Can you get a compensation and benefits analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level compensation and benefits analyst roles exist, and employers often hire candidates with one to two years in HR coordination, payroll, or benefits administration. Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and familiarity with at least one HRIS platform, and frame any experience with job descriptions, salary research, or open enrollment support as directly relevant to the analyst function.
What does the compensation and benefits analyst interview process look like?
Most processes include an HR phone screen, a technical interview focused on compensation methodology or benefits plan knowledge, and a practical exercise such as a job evaluation or market pricing case study. Final rounds typically involve a panel with a total rewards manager or HR business partner who assesses how you communicate data-driven recommendations to non-specialist stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to compensation and benefits analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to compensation and benefits analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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