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Compensation Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, finance, technology, manufacturing, and professional services, from entry-level analyst roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in executive pay, equity compensation, and job architecture. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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DETAILS:
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review submitted payroll documents, including timecards and spreadsheets to ascertain hours of services, time off, call services, and stipends to ensure data is accurate before payroll is processed.
- Enter hours worked, overtime, call hours and time off into the ADP Workforce Now payroll system as needed. Retrieve payroll hours from QGenda scheduling software as needed.
- Process assigned bi-weekly payrolls.
- Add new hires into ADP payroll system.
- Accurately report on new hires, terminations, headcounts, compensation, census data and related analytical information as required.
- Provide assistance in the day-to-day Payroll and Benefits activities including responding to employees’ inquiries in an accurate, timely manner.
- Assist with the processing of required benefits documents through insurance carriers and payroll system to ensure accurate recordkeeping and proper deductions of new enrollments, changes and terminations.
- Assist in the processing of employment verifications and garnishments, unemployment claims.
- Research new federal and state laws/regulations as needed.
- Assist with Open Enrollments for Employee Benefits plans.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Must be organized and detail-oriented.
- Must be team oriented, with a "pitch in, do what it takes" attitude.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Strong verbal/written and interpersonal skills are required.
- Working knowledge of Federal and multi-state wage/hour laws and multi state paid leave regulations.
- Familiarity with COBRA, ERISA, FMLA required.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
- Maintain confidentiality in all employee and company related matters.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting or related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience using ADP Workforce Now payroll system required.
- 2-5 years’ experience in the Healthcare field preferred.
DETAILS:
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review submitted payroll documents, including timecards and spreadsheets to ascertain hours of services, time off, call services, and stipends to ensure data is accurate before payroll is processed.
- Enter hours worked, overtime, call hours and time off into the ADP Workforce Now payroll system as needed. Retrieve payroll hours from QGenda scheduling software as needed.
- Process assigned bi-weekly payrolls.
- Add new hires into ADP payroll system.
- Accurately report on new hires, terminations, headcounts, compensation, census data and related analytical information as required.
- Provide assistance in the day-to-day Payroll and Benefits activities including responding to employees’ inquiries in an accurate, timely manner.
- Assist with the processing of required benefits documents through insurance carriers and payroll system to ensure accurate recordkeeping and proper deductions of new enrollments, changes and terminations.
- Assist in the processing of employment verifications and garnishments, unemployment claims.
- Research new federal and state laws/regulations as needed.
- Assist with Open Enrollments for Employee Benefits plans.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Must be organized and detail-oriented.
- Must be team oriented, with a "pitch in, do what it takes" attitude.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Strong verbal/written and interpersonal skills are required.
- Working knowledge of Federal and multi-state wage/hour laws and multi state paid leave regulations.
- Familiarity with COBRA, ERISA, FMLA required.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
- Maintain confidentiality in all employee and company related matters.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting or related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience using ADP Workforce Now payroll system required.
- 2-5 years’ experience in the Healthcare field preferred.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Education
- Insurance
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compensation specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field
- Experience with compensation benchmarking using surveys such as Radford, Mercer, or Willis Towers Watson
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for building and maintaining salary structures
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred for senior and lead roles
- Working knowledge of FLSA classification rules and pay equity compliance requirements
Tips for Your Compensation Specialist Job Search
Quantify your compensation program impact
Hiring managers want to see numbers behind your work. Describe the headcount you built pay structures for, the number of job codes you evaluated, or how your benchmarking reduced offer-stage turnover. Vague descriptions of 'managing comp programs' won't stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
List your survey and benchmarking tools
Compensation roles are shortlisted largely on tool fluency. Name the specific salary surveys you've submitted to or analyzed, such as Radford, Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, or CompAnalyst. Hiring managers scan resumes for these names, so don't bury them in a generic 'market research' bullet.
Target openings by the comp philosophy they signal
Job postings reveal a lot if you read carefully. Language like 'build from scratch' signals a startup rebuilding pay infrastructure. 'Administer and maintain' signals a stable program needing operational support. Matching your pitch to what the role actually needs gets your application past the first screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compensation 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 walkthrough for interviews
Most compensation specialist interviews include a scenario where you explain how you'd slot a new role into an existing grade structure. Practice narrating your methodology out loud, including how you'd handle a job that sits between two grades or a hiring manager who pushes back on the resulting band.
Negotiate by anchoring to internal equity data
When you receive an offer, you have more leverage than most candidates because you understand pay structures. Ask where the offer sits within the posted or stated band, then anchor your counter to internal equity and market data rather than your prior salary, which shifts the conversation to value rather than history.
Compensation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compensation specialists?
The companies hiring the most compensation specialists right now include PMA Companies, Great American Insurance, and KBR, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large employers in healthcare systems, financial services, and enterprise technology tend to maintain the highest ongoing demand for compensation specialists.
How many compensation specialist jobs are remote?
About 75% of compensation specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making this one of the more flexible roles in the HR function. Positions focused on data analysis, market benchmarking, and salary survey administration tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while roles tied to executive compensation or broad-based program rollouts more often require some in-office presence.
How do you become a compensation specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance, then move into an HR coordinator or analyst role where you handle job descriptions, offer letters, or HRIS data. From there, seek out projects involving salary benchmarking or pay structure maintenance to build direct compensation experience. Earning the Certified Compensation Professional credential through WorldatWork strengthens your candidacy for dedicated specialist roles.
Can you get hired as a compensation specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level compensation analyst and junior specialist roles are a realistic path for candidates coming from general HR, finance, or data-heavy internships. Employers hiring at this level prioritize Excel fluency, comfort working with large datasets, and an ability to explain pay decisions clearly. Completing a WorldatWork course or self-study module on job evaluation before interviews signals genuine commitment to the specialty and differentiates you from other early-career applicants.
What does the compensation specialist interview process look like?
Most compensation specialist interviews include a recruiter screen focused on tool experience and comp philosophy familiarity, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deeper on benchmarking methodology and how you've handled pay equity or grade placement challenges. Many employers add a take-home or live case study asking you to evaluate a job, slot it into a structure, or analyze a small dataset. Final rounds often include a panel with HR leadership or a total rewards director.
Where can I find and apply to compensation specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to compensation specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers 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. No separate sign-up step is needed before you apply.
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