Senior Level Compensation Specialist Jobs

Senior level compensation specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of total rewards strategy, executive pay programs, and the cross-functional teams that design and administer them. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 37% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and Brex hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles149+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Tokyo Electron
Sr. Compensation Analyst
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Tokyo Electron
New 1m ago
Sr. Compensation Analyst
Tokyo Electron
Austin, Texas
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Mercer
Senior Compensation Consultant
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Mercer
New 1m ago
Senior Compensation Consultant
Mercer
Chicago, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$130k - $259k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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ZoomInfo
Principal Compensation Analyst
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ZoomInfo
New 1m ago
Principal Compensation Analyst
ZoomInfo
Waltham, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$138k - $217k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Sedgwick
Workers Compensation Claims Team Lead | Roseville, CA or Long Beach, CA,
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Sedgwick
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Workers Compensation Claims Team Lead | Roseville, CA or Long Beach, CA,
Sedgwick
Roseville, California
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
$105k - $115k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Aon
Senior Compensation Consultant - Employee Rewards
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Aon
New 1m ago
Senior Compensation Consultant - Employee Rewards
Aon
California
Consulting & Professional Services
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
$130k - $160k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Senior Level Compensation Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal6
  • Amazon
    Amazon5
  • Brex
    Brex4
  • WTW
    WTW3
  • GEICO
    GEICO3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software38
  • Insurance20
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Banking & Financial Services10
  • Retail9

Senior Level Compensation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level compensation specialist job?

Employers at this level want candidates who have designed and owned compensation programs end-to-end, not just administered them. Deep expertise in job architecture, market pricing methodology, and executive or equity compensation sets strong applicants apart. Experience presenting recommendations to HR leadership or the board, along with proficiency in compensation modeling tools, signals the strategic ownership these roles require.

Which companies hire senior level compensation specialists?

Companies hiring senior level compensation specialists right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and Brex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises, high-growth technology firms, financial services organizations, and professional services companies with complex, multi-layered workforce structures.

Are there remote senior level compensation specialist jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer size and industry. About 37% of senior level compensation specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many organizations have accepted that experienced total rewards professionals can lead programs effectively without being on-site full time.

What makes a compensation specialist role senior level?

Senior level compensation specialist roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. Professionals at this stage lead the design of pay structures, guide compensation philosophy decisions, influence executive or equity programs, and mentor junior analysts. They are expected to advise business partners independently and translate complex data into recommendations that shape workforce strategy.

Which industries hire the most senior level compensation specialists?

Senior Level compensation specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because their workforce complexity, regulatory requirements around pay equity, and competition for talent demand seasoned professionals who can build and maintain sophisticated total rewards frameworks.