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Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice.
Overview
How You'll Make an Impact
We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and customer-focused professional to join our Sales Compensation organization supporting one of Epsilon's strategic partner organizations. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day sales compensation operations while partnering closely with Compensation Design, Systems, and partner leadership to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration.
As part of a dedicated partner support team, you will help administer sales compensation plans, validate compensation calculations, support quota administration, resolve participant inquiries, and provide analytical insights that improve operational effectiveness. This position offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in sales compensation while working directly with experienced leaders on strategic initiatives.
You will work alongside a Senior Compensation Analyst and Director, Sales Compensation - Partner Strategy & Operations, gaining exposure to compensation design, quota management, governance, and analytics in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
How You'll Work
This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will collaborate across Sales Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Systems, and partner stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration.
Compensation Administration
- Support the monthly and quarterly sales compensation process for assigned partner organizations.
- Validate commission calculations and review compensation data for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare compensation files and supporting documentation for payroll processing.
- Assist in final payout reviews and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain participant records and compensation plan assignments.
Participant Support
- Respond to compensation-related inquiries from sales associates and leaders.
- Investigate compensation questions and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Track and document compensation exceptions and escalations.
- Partner with senior team members to resolve complex compensation scenarios.
Quota Administration
- Support annual and in-year quota loading and maintenance activities.
- Validate quota assignments and identify potential data discrepancies.
- Assist with quota reporting and reconciliation activities.
- Support quota changes resulting from organizational or territory updates.
Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare recurring compensation and quota reports for leadership.
- Analyze payout trends, quota attainment, and operational metrics.
- Identify data inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Support ad hoc analyses for business leaders and partner stakeholders.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure compliance with compensation governance and internal controls.
- Document operational processes and recommend opportunities for improvement.
- Support user acceptance testing for compensation system enhancements.
- Participate in compensation process improvement initiatives and automation efforts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Compensation Design, Systems, Finance, Revenue Operations, and Payroll teams to support ongoing business needs.
- Assist with annual compensation plan rollouts and participant communications.
- Support training and documentation efforts for new compensation programs and processes.
Qualifications
What you'll bring with you:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Revenue Operations, Payroll, or a related analytical role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Why you might stand out from other talent:
- Internship or professional experience supporting sales compensation, payroll, finance, or sales operations.
- Experience using Salesforce, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or compensation management systems.
- Familiarity with commission calculations, sales reporting, or financial analysis.
- Experience working with large datasets and performing data validation.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and business processes quickly.
- Experience supporting customer-facing or cross-functional business teams.
Additional Information
When You Join Us, We'll Create Something EPIC Together
Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.
Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.
Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.
- People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
- Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
- Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
- Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.
- Flexibility: We've created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.
Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.
- Act with integrity
- Work together to win together
- Innovate with purpose
- Respect all voices
- Empower with accountability
These pillars and values are our foundation-shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.
Because You Matter
As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
- Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
- Time to Recover: Paid sick time
- Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
- Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling
Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.
Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation.
For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.
Compensation Range: USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/14/2026.
Company Description
Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice.
Overview
How You'll Make an Impact
We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and customer-focused professional to join our Sales Compensation organization supporting one of Epsilon's strategic partner organizations. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day sales compensation operations while partnering closely with Compensation Design, Systems, and partner leadership to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration.
As part of a dedicated partner support team, you will help administer sales compensation plans, validate compensation calculations, support quota administration, resolve participant inquiries, and provide analytical insights that improve operational effectiveness. This position offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in sales compensation while working directly with experienced leaders on strategic initiatives.
You will work alongside a Senior Compensation Analyst and Director, Sales Compensation - Partner Strategy & Operations, gaining exposure to compensation design, quota management, governance, and analytics in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
How You'll Work
This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will collaborate across Sales Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Systems, and partner stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration.
Compensation Administration
- Support the monthly and quarterly sales compensation process for assigned partner organizations.
- Validate commission calculations and review compensation data for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare compensation files and supporting documentation for payroll processing.
- Assist in final payout reviews and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain participant records and compensation plan assignments.
Participant Support
- Respond to compensation-related inquiries from sales associates and leaders.
- Investigate compensation questions and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Track and document compensation exceptions and escalations.
- Partner with senior team members to resolve complex compensation scenarios.
Quota Administration
- Support annual and in-year quota loading and maintenance activities.
- Validate quota assignments and identify potential data discrepancies.
- Assist with quota reporting and reconciliation activities.
- Support quota changes resulting from organizational or territory updates.
Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare recurring compensation and quota reports for leadership.
- Analyze payout trends, quota attainment, and operational metrics.
- Identify data inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Support ad hoc analyses for business leaders and partner stakeholders.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure compliance with compensation governance and internal controls.
- Document operational processes and recommend opportunities for improvement.
- Support user acceptance testing for compensation system enhancements.
- Participate in compensation process improvement initiatives and automation efforts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Compensation Design, Systems, Finance, Revenue Operations, and Payroll teams to support ongoing business needs.
- Assist with annual compensation plan rollouts and participant communications.
- Support training and documentation efforts for new compensation programs and processes.
Qualifications
What you'll bring with you:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Revenue Operations, Payroll, or a related analytical role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Why you might stand out from other talent:
- Internship or professional experience supporting sales compensation, payroll, finance, or sales operations.
- Experience using Salesforce, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or compensation management systems.
- Familiarity with commission calculations, sales reporting, or financial analysis.
- Experience working with large datasets and performing data validation.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and business processes quickly.
- Experience supporting customer-facing or cross-functional business teams.
Additional Information
When You Join Us, We'll Create Something EPIC Together
Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.
Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.
Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.
- People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
- Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
- Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
- Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.
- Flexibility: We've created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.
Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.
- Act with integrity
- Work together to win together
- Innovate with purpose
- Respect all voices
- Empower with accountability
These pillars and values are our foundation-shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.
Because You Matter
As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
- Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
- Time to Recover: Paid sick time
- Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
- Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling
Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.
Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation.
For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.
Compensation Range: USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/14/2026.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Compensation Specialist
Target employers with established HR departments
Large companies with dedicated compensation teams are more likely to have H-1B visa sponsorship infrastructure in place. Mid-size firms with 500 or more employees often have structured HR functions that regularly sponsor international professionals for compensation and total rewards roles.
Get certified before your OPT runs out
The Certified Compensation Professional designation from WorldatWork signals technical credibility to employers. Pursuing it during your OPT period shows commitment to the field and strengthens your case as a sponsorship candidate worth investing in long term.
Lead with your quantitative skills
Compensation roles are increasingly data-heavy. Employers sponsoring OPT students want analysts who can model pay equity, build salary bands, and work with HRIS systems. Highlight Excel, SQL, or Workday experience prominently on your resume and in interviews.
Apply to companies already filing H-1B petitions
Employers who have sponsored HR and compensation professionals before are far more likely to do it again. Search Department of Labor LCA disclosure data to find companies that have filed for similar job titles, then prioritize those in your applications.
Frame your visa timeline proactively with employers
Bring up your OPT authorization early in conversations, not after an offer. Explain your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and clarify that your work authorization covers your full expected employment period. Employers who understand the timeline are less likely to hesitate.
Browse OPT-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not hire OPT students. Focus your time on Compensation Specialist roles at companies already open to visa-supported candidates.
Compensation Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compensation Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Compensation Specialist roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, but compensation analysis and total rewards work involves specialized knowledge that supports the specialty occupation standard. Having a degree that directly aligns with the role strengthens your employer's petition considerably.
Can I work as a Compensation Specialist on F-1 OPT without any additional authorization?
Yes. If your degree is in human resources, business, economics, or a related field, working as a Compensation Specialist falls within your authorized field of study for OPT purposes. You do not need CPT or any separate authorization beyond your EAD card. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as economics or applied mathematics, you may also qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension.
What types of employers hire Compensation Specialists who need OPT sponsorship?
Large corporations, healthcare systems, financial services firms, and technology companies with sizable workforces maintain dedicated compensation functions and are more accustomed to sponsoring international employees. Consulting firms that specialize in HR advisory work also hire compensation analysts and have experience navigating H-1B petitions. You can find employers open to OPT candidates specifically by browsing roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my job search as a Compensation Specialist on OPT?
If your OPT employment ends before your EAD expiration date, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new qualifying position, transfer to another visa status, or depart the United States. You cannot work during this window, but it gives you time to complete interviews and receive an offer. Starting your job search early and maintaining continuous employment is the safest approach.
Should I apply to Compensation Specialist roles that do not mention visa sponsorship in the job posting?
Yes, the absence of sponsorship language in a posting does not mean the employer will not consider OPT candidates. Many companies omit sponsorship details entirely and evaluate it case by case. Roles at employers with active HR functions and prior H-1B filings are worth pursuing even without explicit mention. Contacting the recruiter early to confirm their position on OPT saves time on both sides.