OPT Compensation And Benefits Jobs
Compensation and benefits roles sit at the intersection of HR strategy, data analysis, and compliance, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in human resources, business, or finance. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions are available for quantitatively focused roles.
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Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
About this Position
Our Total Rewards team supports Texas Mutual employees by providing competitive compensation and benefits programs.
We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist who is organized, customer-focused, and comfortable working with data and systems. You will provide operational support across compensation and benefits, including reporting, annual program administration, compliance activities, employee communications, and process improvement. Your work will help strengthen the employee experience and internal processes.
Be a part of our vision to build a stronger, safer Texas by applying today!
Texas Mutual is headquartered in the growing Mueller neighborhood in Austin. Texas Mutual offers excellent benefits opportunities to volunteer in the community, professional development, a modern office, a flex-hybrid work schedule, employee events, an on-site fitness center, and more.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
You can expect to:
- Support the administration and daily delivery of compensation and benefits programs.
- Process Workday transactions and maintain accurate compensation and benefits data.
- Support annual Total Rewards programs, including merit planning, incentive administration, salary structure updates, and open enrollment.
- Respond to employee questions and provide guidance about compensation, benefits, wellness, and other Total Rewards programs.
- Develop employee communications, educational materials, program resources, and intranet content.
- Coordinate and support employee benefits and wellness events and programs.
- Support program enhancements and the implementation of new Total Rewards programs.
- Maintain program documentation, supporting records, data integrity, audit readiness, and compliance materials.
- Document and improve processes, workflows, and job aids while identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, consistency, and automation.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- At least two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Experience supporting both compensation and benefits functions.
- Experience using Workday or another human capital management system.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional designation, also known as SHRM-CP.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with data analysis and reporting.
Texas Mutual Pay Transparency
The base pay range is based on the market evaluation of the job and may include pay for multiple levels. Individual base pay within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including experience, performance, education, and demonstration of skills and competencies required for each role. Your recruiter can discuss the full value of our total compensation package with you, including our generous bonus plans and flex-hybrid work model.
Base Pay Range: $84,699.10 - $104,628.30 Per Year
Flex-Hybrid Work Environment:
Texas Mutual’s flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by working remotely and collaborating in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed.
Our Benefits:
- Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase
- Lifestyle Savings Account ($1,000 per year)
- Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
- 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
- Student loan repayment matching in 401k plan
- Three weeks’ time off for vacation
- Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year
- Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Pet insurance and pet Rx discounts
- Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources
- Free identity theft protection
- Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Free onsite snacks
We’re excited you’re considering joining a great place to work!
Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
About this Position
Our Total Rewards team supports Texas Mutual employees by providing competitive compensation and benefits programs.
We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist who is organized, customer-focused, and comfortable working with data and systems. You will provide operational support across compensation and benefits, including reporting, annual program administration, compliance activities, employee communications, and process improvement. Your work will help strengthen the employee experience and internal processes.
Be a part of our vision to build a stronger, safer Texas by applying today!
Texas Mutual is headquartered in the growing Mueller neighborhood in Austin. Texas Mutual offers excellent benefits opportunities to volunteer in the community, professional development, a modern office, a flex-hybrid work schedule, employee events, an on-site fitness center, and more.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
You can expect to:
- Support the administration and daily delivery of compensation and benefits programs.
- Process Workday transactions and maintain accurate compensation and benefits data.
- Support annual Total Rewards programs, including merit planning, incentive administration, salary structure updates, and open enrollment.
- Respond to employee questions and provide guidance about compensation, benefits, wellness, and other Total Rewards programs.
- Develop employee communications, educational materials, program resources, and intranet content.
- Coordinate and support employee benefits and wellness events and programs.
- Support program enhancements and the implementation of new Total Rewards programs.
- Maintain program documentation, supporting records, data integrity, audit readiness, and compliance materials.
- Document and improve processes, workflows, and job aids while identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, consistency, and automation.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- At least two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Experience supporting both compensation and benefits functions.
- Experience using Workday or another human capital management system.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional designation, also known as SHRM-CP.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with data analysis and reporting.
Texas Mutual Pay Transparency
The base pay range is based on the market evaluation of the job and may include pay for multiple levels. Individual base pay within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including experience, performance, education, and demonstration of skills and competencies required for each role. Your recruiter can discuss the full value of our total compensation package with you, including our generous bonus plans and flex-hybrid work model.
Base Pay Range: $84,699.10 - $104,628.30 Per Year
Flex-Hybrid Work Environment:
Texas Mutual’s flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by working remotely and collaborating in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed.
Our Benefits:
- Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase
- Lifestyle Savings Account ($1,000 per year)
- Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
- 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
- Student loan repayment matching in 401k plan
- Three weeks’ time off for vacation
- Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year
- Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Pet insurance and pet Rx discounts
- Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources
- Free identity theft protection
- Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Free onsite snacks
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Compensation And Benefits
Target companies with established HR functions
Large and mid-size companies with dedicated total rewards or people operations teams are more likely to sponsor OPT students. They have HR infrastructure and legal resources to handle work authorization, unlike lean startups where compensation is handled ad hoc.
Emphasize your analytical toolkit
Employers in compensation and benefits prioritize candidates who can model pay structures and analyze benefits cost data. Highlight proficiency in Excel, SQL, or compensation benchmarking platforms in your resume to signal you can contribute immediately without a long ramp-up period.
Pursue SHRM-CP certification early
The SHRM-CP certification strengthens your credibility as an OPT candidate competing against domestic applicants. It demonstrates formal HR knowledge and signals long-term commitment to the field, which matters to employers weighing the investment of sponsoring a future H-1B visa petition.
Frame your degree as meeting specialty occupation criteria
H-1B sponsorship for compensation roles requires demonstrating the job is a specialty occupation. A degree in human resources, finance, or business administration typically satisfies this. Be prepared to help your employer connect your academic background to the specific role requirements.
Apply before your OPT end date with buffer time
H-1B petitions must be filed before your OPT expires, and lottery registration opens in March. Start your job search at least six to nine months before your OPT end date so there is time to receive an offer, start working, and register for the next H-1B cycle.
Research employers who have sponsored similar roles before
Compensation analyst and benefits specialist roles appear regularly in Department of Labor LCA filings from large financial services, healthcare, and technology firms. Focusing your search on employers with a documented history of sponsoring these titles significantly improves your odds of success.
Compensation And Benefits OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do compensation and benefits jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most compensation and benefits roles qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business, or finance. Job titles like compensation analyst, total rewards specialist, and benefits analyst have a documented history of H-1B approvals across financial services, healthcare, and technology employers.
Can F-1 OPT students work in compensation and benefits roles without any additional authorization?
Yes. If you're on active post-completion OPT and the role is directly related to your field of study, you can work in compensation and benefits without any additional authorization beyond your EAD. Track your unemployment days carefully, as USCIS allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT and 150 days combined across standard and STEM OPT.
Do compensation and benefits roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Some do, depending on your degree and the specific role. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as statistics, applied mathematics, or management information systems, and your compensation role involves significant data analysis or quantitative modeling, it may qualify. Confirm with your Designated School Official before applying, as the job description must align with your STEM degree.
Where can I find compensation and benefits jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting time on roles that won't support your work authorization. Browsing Migrate Mate for compensation and benefits openings gives you a targeted list of employers who have sponsored similar roles or indicated openness to OPT candidates.
What should I include in my resume to improve my chances of getting sponsored in this field?
Lead with technical skills relevant to compensation work, including experience with Excel modeling, HRIS platforms, and benefits cost analysis. Quantify your impact where possible, such as the number of employees covered by a benefits program you administered. Employers sponsoring OPT candidates want confidence that you can perform at a high level from day one, so specificity matters.