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Compensation and Benefits Specialist jobs are open from entry-level analyst to senior manager across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and technology, with specializations in total rewards design, executive compensation, and benefits administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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 specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience administering benefits programs including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and benefits administration software
- Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FLSA, and other relevant federal compensation and benefits regulations
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or CEBS certification preferred
- Experience conducting job evaluations and market pricing using compensation survey data
Tips for Your Compensation and Benefits Specialist Job Search
Quantify your compensation program impact
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just duties. Replace vague bullets with figures showing how many employees your programs covered, how you reduced benefits costs, or how your pay structures supported retention across a specific workforce segment.
Highlight your HRIS and survey tool fluency
Job postings for this role almost always list specific systems. Call out the compensation management platforms, benefits administration software, and survey databases you've used by name so your resume clears automated screening for those exact tools.
Target postings that match your compliance depth
Some roles focus on executive compensation and require SEC disclosure experience, while others center on ERISA plan compliance. Read each posting carefully and apply to roles where your regulatory background, whether FLSA, ACA, or ERISA, directly matches what the employer lists.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compensation and benefits specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a job evaluation methodology walkthrough
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through how you assess internal equity or build a salary grade structure. Practice explaining a real job evaluation project end to end, including how you gathered market data, handled outliers, and communicated changes to managers.
Negotiate by citing your total rewards scope
When discussing your offer, anchor your ask to the complexity of programs you've managed, such as self-funded health plans, deferred compensation, or equity administration, since employers price this role based on program breadth, not just years of experience.
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compensation and benefits specialists?
Alvarez & Marsal, Stripe, and The Kahlon Network are hiring the most compensation and benefits specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Colorado, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and diversified manufacturers tend to maintain steady demand for this role year-round.
How many compensation and benefits specialist jobs are remote?
About 81% of compensation and benefits specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on benefits analysis, survey participation, and total rewards reporting. Positions that require hands-on benefits enrollment support or close collaboration with payroll teams are more likely to be on-site.
How do you become a compensation and benefits specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance, then build foundational experience in HR generalist or benefits coordinator roles where you administer health plans, support open enrollment, or assist with salary reviews. From there, pursue a CCP or CEBS certification to demonstrate technical depth, and develop fluency in HRIS platforms and compensation survey databases to qualify for specialist-level positions.
How do you get hired as a compensation and benefits specialist with little experience?
Entry points include HR coordinator, payroll assistant, and benefits administrator roles, where you gain direct exposure to plan administration and compliance tasks that transfer directly to this specialty. Volunteering to support open enrollment cycles, audit benefits invoices, or assist with job description updates gives you concrete talking points. Earning an associate-level SHRM credential alongside that hands-on work signals genuine commitment to the field.
What does the compensation and benefits specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with an HR screen focused on your background with specific programs like self-funded health plans or incentive pay structures. A hiring manager interview typically includes scenario questions about handling a benefits vendor issue, explaining a pay decision to an employee, or recalibrating a salary band. Some employers add a short take-home exercise asking you to analyze a salary dataset or draft a job evaluation.
Where can I find and apply to compensation and benefits specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to compensation and benefits specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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