Compensation And Benefits Jobs

Compensation And Benefits jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, and consulting, at every level from analyst to director, with specializations in executive compensation, retirement plan administration, and health and welfare benefits design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles103+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type51% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Straumann Group
Compensation and Benefits Analyst
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Straumann Group
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Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Straumann Group
Andover, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$120k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
5,001-10,000

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BMW Group
Compensation & Benefits Intern (Spring 2027))
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BMW Group
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Compensation & Benefits Intern (Spring 2027))
BMW Group
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
10,000+

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Trex Company
Manager, Compensation & Benefits
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Trex Company
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Manager, Compensation & Benefits
Trex Company
Winchester, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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TP-Link Systems Inc.
Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst
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TP-Link Systems Inc.
Added 3d ago
Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst
TP-Link Systems Inc.
Irvine, California
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
$100k - $130k
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Benefits and Compensation Administrator
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Pedernales Electric Cooperative
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Benefits and Compensation Administrator
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Johnson City, Texas
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Compensation And Benefits Job Market

Who's Hiring

Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal8 open roles
YMCA
YMCA2 open roles
Stripe
Stripe2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Law & Legal Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in compensation and benefits jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field
  • Proficiency in HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
  • Experience administering or designing health, dental, vision, and retirement benefit plans
  • Knowledge of federal regulations including ERISA, FLSA, ACA, and COBRA compliance requirements
  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential preferred
  • Ability to conduct compensation benchmarking and salary survey analysis using market data tools

Tips for Your Compensation And Benefits Job Search

Quantify your benefits program impact

Recruiters screening compensation and benefits resumes want numbers tied to outcomes. Replace phrases like 'managed benefits programs' with the employee headcount you supported, cost savings achieved through plan redesign, or open enrollment participation rates you improved.

List your certifications front and center

Credentials like CEBS, CCP, CBP, or PHR signal domain expertise instantly. Put them in your resume header or a dedicated certifications section, not buried in education. Hiring managers in this field scan for them before reading anything else.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists compensation and benefits openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by plan type or specialty

Compensation and benefits is broad. If your background is in 401(k) administration or equity plan management, target job listings that name those plan types explicitly rather than applying to generic 'total rewards' roles where your niche experience may not be the priority.

Prepare for a technical case in interviews

Many compensation and benefits interviews include a scenario exercise, such as benchmarking a role using market data or modeling a benefits cost change. Practice walking through your methodology aloud, not just your conclusion, because interviewers evaluate your analytical process as much as your answer.

Negotiate with market data you sourced yourself

When discussing your own offer, reference the same compensation benchmarking tools you use professionally, such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. Citing a credible source positions you as a practitioner, not just a candidate pushing back.

Compensation And Benefits Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most compensation and benefits professionals?

The companies hiring the most compensation and benefits professionals right now include Alvarez & Marsal, YMCA, and Stripe, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and technology companies consistently maintain the highest volume of openings in this field.

How many compensation and benefits jobs are remote?

About 63% of compensation and benefits openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible HR specializations. Roles focused on compensation benchmarking, benefits program analysis, and HRIS administration tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring regular employee-facing benefits counseling are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a compensation and benefits professional?

Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance, then gain early experience in HR generalist or payroll roles to build foundational knowledge of total rewards. Pursue a specialist certification such as CEBS or CCP to signal domain expertise. Move into dedicated compensation or benefits analyst roles, then build toward senior positions by leading plan design projects or managing vendor relationships.

How do you get hired in compensation and benefits with little experience?

Target entry-level HR analyst or benefits administrator roles, which require familiarity with benefits enrollment systems rather than deep plan design experience. Emphasize any exposure to HRIS platforms, payroll processing, or open enrollment support from internships or generalist HR work. Pursuing the CEBS Associate credential while job searching demonstrates commitment to the specialty and helps you compete against candidates with more direct experience.

What does the compensation and benefits interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include a recruiter screen focused on your HR background, followed by a panel interview with the total rewards team and an HR business partner. Expect at least one technical exercise, such as reviewing a salary survey spreadsheet, walking through a benefits renewal decision, or explaining how you would structure a job evaluation process. Final rounds often include a conversation with a senior HR leader or CFO.

Where can I find and apply to compensation and benefits jobs?

You can find and apply to compensation and benefits jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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