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Get Access To All JobsAt Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.
What You Can Expect
The Sales Compensation Analyst is highly analytical with an eye for process improvement and attention to detail. In this role you will partner with senior Sales, Finance and HR leadership to help solve administration challenges and design future compensation plans and metrics focused on achieving needed business results.
How You'll Create Impact
- Assists with sales compensation plan design, documentation, modeling, auditing, and analysis
- Communicate and implement sales incentive compensation plans
- Analyzes and interprets business needs, legal and compliance requirements, and governance policies to shape components of the sales compensation program
- Performs job analysis and benchmarks positions to the market, including salaried, hourly, and middle management positions. Produces benchmark reports and pay recommendations
- Builds and uses ad hoc queries to extract, analyze, and interpret data from HRIS, ICM and other internal systems
- Assists in the creation and review of sales compensation plan summary documents, offer letters (internal and external), severance letters, and confirmation letters and other new hire documents for M&A activity
- Participates in relevant compensation surveys
- Works on special compensation projects as assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Sales Compensation experience
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills accompanied by a proactive attitude to work
- Experience adhering to confidentiality and security of information while working with tight deadlines
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities/priorities
- Work as a team player with an aptitude toward approaching problems and conflicts professionally and constructively
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or related and 3+ years of HR-related experience OR High School Diploma and 6+ years of related experience, required
- Experience working on Sales/Incentive compensation plans or supporting a Sales or other revenue-generating commercial function is preferred
- SuccessFactors experience is a plus as is any work toward CCP or other HR-related certifications
Travel Expectations
- Up to 20%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Expected Compensation Range: $71,500 to $85k plus bonus
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.
What You Can Expect
The Sales Compensation Analyst is highly analytical with an eye for process improvement and attention to detail. In this role you will partner with senior Sales, Finance and HR leadership to help solve administration challenges and design future compensation plans and metrics focused on achieving needed business results.
How You'll Create Impact
- Assists with sales compensation plan design, documentation, modeling, auditing, and analysis
- Communicate and implement sales incentive compensation plans
- Analyzes and interprets business needs, legal and compliance requirements, and governance policies to shape components of the sales compensation program
- Performs job analysis and benchmarks positions to the market, including salaried, hourly, and middle management positions. Produces benchmark reports and pay recommendations
- Builds and uses ad hoc queries to extract, analyze, and interpret data from HRIS, ICM and other internal systems
- Assists in the creation and review of sales compensation plan summary documents, offer letters (internal and external), severance letters, and confirmation letters and other new hire documents for M&A activity
- Participates in relevant compensation surveys
- Works on special compensation projects as assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Sales Compensation experience
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills accompanied by a proactive attitude to work
- Experience adhering to confidentiality and security of information while working with tight deadlines
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities/priorities
- Work as a team player with an aptitude toward approaching problems and conflicts professionally and constructively
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or related and 3+ years of HR-related experience OR High School Diploma and 6+ years of related experience, required
- Experience working on Sales/Incentive compensation plans or supporting a Sales or other revenue-generating commercial function is preferred
- SuccessFactors experience is a plus as is any work toward CCP or other HR-related certifications
Travel Expectations
- Up to 20%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Expected Compensation Range: $71,500 to $85k plus bonus
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Compensation Analyst
Target companies with dedicated HR or total rewards teams
Larger organizations with structured compensation functions are far more likely to have H-1B sponsorship infrastructure in place. Focus your search on companies with 500 or more employees, where compensation analysts are a recurring hire rather than a one-off need.
Lead with your quantitative skills in applications
Compensation analysis is fundamentally a data role. Highlight proficiency in Excel modeling, statistical analysis, or tools like Workday and SAP. Employers sponsoring OPT students want to see technical depth that justifies the investment in work authorization support.
Get your OPT EAD and start date confirmed before applying
Many hiring managers move quickly. Having your Employment Authorization Document in hand and a confirmed OPT start date signals you can begin without administrative delays, which reduces friction for employers unfamiliar with F-1 work authorization timelines.
Frame your degree field clearly in every application
Compensation analyst roles require a degree in a related field to qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes. Make your degree in finance, HR, statistics, or business analytics visible early in your resume and cover letter to pre-empt eligibility concerns.
Research companies that have filed LCAs for compensation roles before
Employers who have previously sponsored H-1B workers for compensation analyst positions have already navigated the process. Prioritizing these companies significantly improves your odds of finding a sponsor willing to extend support beyond your OPT period.
Mention your OPT timeline proactively in early conversations
Bringing up your authorization status early, before an offer is made, avoids last-minute surprises. A brief, confident explanation of your OPT duration and STEM extension eligibility helps employers plan and demonstrates that you understand the process.
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Can I work as a Compensation Analyst on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Compensation Analyst is a specialty occupation that directly aligns with degrees in finance, human resources, business analytics, and related fields. F-1 students with a relevant degree and an approved Employment Authorization Document can work in this role during their standard 12-month OPT period without any additional employer filing requirements on day one.
Are Compensation Analyst jobs likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at mid-to-large employers with formal total rewards or HR operations functions. Companies in finance, healthcare, technology, and professional services regularly file H-1B petitions for compensation professionals. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers who have demonstrated a history of sponsoring work visas for roles like this one.
Does a Compensation Analyst role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as statistics, applied mathematics, or data analytics, and your compensation role involves substantial quantitative analysis, you may qualify. A business administration or HR degree without a STEM designation typically does not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
What degree do I need to work as a Compensation Analyst on OPT?
Most compensation analyst positions require a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, finance, business administration, economics, or statistics. For OPT eligibility, your employment must be directly related to your degree field. A degree in a closely related discipline is also acceptable, but the connection between your coursework and the role should be clearly demonstrable to both your DSO and your employer.
How soon should I start looking for Compensation Analyst jobs before my OPT begins?
Start at least three to four months before your OPT start date. You can apply for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date, and USCIS processing takes 3 to 5 months on average, so early planning is essential. Having interviews and offers in progress before your EAD arrives puts you in a much stronger position to start on time.
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