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Position Title: Compensation and Benefits Analyst Position Code: CompBenAnalyst-8015
Department: Human Resources Oracle Title: CompBenAnalyst -8015
Reports to: Manager of Total Rewards Safety Sensitive: Yes No
Exempt Status: Yes No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
This hybrid role provides analytical and operational support across two core functions: acting as a technical assistant to the Lead Benefits Analyst for system integrations, reconciliations, and benefit operations, while serving as a junior compensation analyst supporting the Senior Compensation Analyst on market benchmarking, salary structures, and compensation program administration.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation
Supports compensation analysis, salary surveys, benchmarking, and market trend reporting.
Supports salary reviews, reorganizations, incentive plans, and compensation projects.
Compiles workforce metrics and turnover reports for organizational reporting.
Tracks approved position changes, creates new positions in HRIS, and communicates updates to HRBPs, Recruiters, and HRIS.
Processes and audits pay, status, and bonus changes in HRIS.
Supports job analysis, job description development, FLSA reviews, and routine compensation inquiries.
Benefits
Assists with benefit administration activities, including payroll deduction reconciliations, enrollment files, billing audits, and discrepancy resolution.
Coordinates with insurance carriers and third-party administrators to resolve eligibility, enrollment, billing, and file feed issues.
Supports retirement administration, ACA compliance, 1095-C preparation, and audits.
Assists with Form 5500 preparation, annual reporting requirements, and open enrollment activities.
Core
Partners with internal teams and vendors to support HRIS implementations, system integrations, data feeds, and ongoing enhancements within Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG.
Collaborates with HRIS and Payroll to ensure accurate processing and communication of compensation and benefit changes.
Assists in maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four (4) years of qualifying experience in lieu of both degree and experience.
Experience: Two (2) years of analytical experience in HR, compensation, benefits, finance, or a related field.
Certification: N/A
License: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to compensation and benefits administration.
- Advanced Excel skills for analyzing and maintaining large datasets and reports.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical data presentation. Ability to manage competing priorities through strong organization and time management.
Preferences
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, HR Administration or related field.
Experience:
- Healthcare or hospital environment experience.
- Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG Time and Attendance.
Certification: CCP, SHRM or HRCI certification(s).
License: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Category III: Expected duties do not have potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Other potential hazard(s): Possible exposure to hostile individuals.
Work Requirements
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Print Employee Name Employee Signature Date
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 09/2026
Position Title: Compensation and Benefits Analyst Position Code: CompBenAnalyst-8015
Department: Human Resources Oracle Title: CompBenAnalyst -8015
Reports to: Manager of Total Rewards Safety Sensitive: Yes No
Exempt Status: Yes No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
This hybrid role provides analytical and operational support across two core functions: acting as a technical assistant to the Lead Benefits Analyst for system integrations, reconciliations, and benefit operations, while serving as a junior compensation analyst supporting the Senior Compensation Analyst on market benchmarking, salary structures, and compensation program administration.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation
Supports compensation analysis, salary surveys, benchmarking, and market trend reporting.
Supports salary reviews, reorganizations, incentive plans, and compensation projects.
Compiles workforce metrics and turnover reports for organizational reporting.
Tracks approved position changes, creates new positions in HRIS, and communicates updates to HRBPs, Recruiters, and HRIS.
Processes and audits pay, status, and bonus changes in HRIS.
Supports job analysis, job description development, FLSA reviews, and routine compensation inquiries.
Benefits
Assists with benefit administration activities, including payroll deduction reconciliations, enrollment files, billing audits, and discrepancy resolution.
Coordinates with insurance carriers and third-party administrators to resolve eligibility, enrollment, billing, and file feed issues.
Supports retirement administration, ACA compliance, 1095-C preparation, and audits.
Assists with Form 5500 preparation, annual reporting requirements, and open enrollment activities.
Core
Partners with internal teams and vendors to support HRIS implementations, system integrations, data feeds, and ongoing enhancements within Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG.
Collaborates with HRIS and Payroll to ensure accurate processing and communication of compensation and benefit changes.
Assists in maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four (4) years of qualifying experience in lieu of both degree and experience.
Experience: Two (2) years of analytical experience in HR, compensation, benefits, finance, or a related field.
Certification: N/A
License: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to compensation and benefits administration.
- Advanced Excel skills for analyzing and maintaining large datasets and reports.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical data presentation. Ability to manage competing priorities through strong organization and time management.
Preferences
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, HR Administration or related field.
Experience:
- Healthcare or hospital environment experience.
- Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle Cloud HCM and UKG Time and Attendance.
Certification: CCP, SHRM or HRCI certification(s).
License: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Category III: Expected duties do not have potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Other potential hazard(s): Possible exposure to hostile individuals.
Work Requirements
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Print Employee Name Employee Signature Date
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 09/2026
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Who's Hiring
- Ability Builders Consulting77
- AHOLD Delhaize6
- Medline Industries3
- Lowe's Home Improvement3
- ENFRA2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales compensation analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, mathematics, or a related field
- Proficiency in Excel including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and modeling
- Experience with sales compensation platforms such as Xactly, Varicent, or Anaplan
- Two or more years of experience administering or designing sales incentive plans
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to audit compensation calculations for accuracy
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems for data validation and reporting
Tips for Your Sales Compensation Analyst Job Search
Quantify your incentive plan impact
Recruiters screening sales compensation analyst resumes want numbers tied to outcomes. Cite plan participants affected, payout accuracy rates you maintained, or cycle time reductions you drove. Vague claims about 'managing compensation' get filtered out before a human reads your resume.
List your comp tools by name
Sales compensation teams hire for specific platforms. Name every tool you've used, including Xactly, Varicent, Anaplan, SAP Commissions, CaptivateIQ, or Salesforce CRM. Hiring managers search resumes for these exact terms, and omitting them will cost you interviews even when your experience is strong.
Target roles by plan complexity
Job postings for sales compensation analysts vary widely, from simple quota-and-rate plans to multi-tier overlay and channel structures. Match your application to the complexity level you've actually supported. Overstating experience on tiered or global plans is easy to expose in a technical screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sales compensation analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a plan design walkthrough
Interviewers at mid-size and enterprise companies routinely ask you to walk through a compensation plan you've built or improved. Practice explaining your design choices, how you balanced pay mix, and how you handled exceptions or disputes, so you can answer fluently without referencing notes.
Negotiate using plan audit findings
When discussing your value in an offer conversation, reference a concrete finding from a plan audit or dispute resolution you handled, such as uncovering a systematic calculation error or realigning a quota to market. That specificity positions you as someone who catches problems, not just processes data.
Sales Compensation Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sales compensation analysts?
The companies hiring the most sales compensation analysts right now include Ability Builders Consulting, AHOLD Delhaize, and Medline Industries, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Indiana, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Technology, financial services, and pharmaceutical companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many sales compensation analyst jobs are remote?
About 71% of sales compensation analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the data-heavy and systems-based nature of the work. Roles focused on plan administration, reporting, and commission calculations tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions involving close collaboration with sales leadership or HR business partners are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become a sales compensation analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a quantitative business field, then build hands-on experience in financial analysis, sales operations, or HR compensation. Learn at least one dedicated sales compensation platform and become proficient in Excel modeling. Moving into an analyst role is most common after one to two years in a related data or operations function, often within a company that already has a comp team you can join.
Can you get a sales compensation analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level and associate-level sales compensation analyst roles exist and typically ask for relevant coursework or an internship rather than years of direct experience. Demonstrating Excel proficiency, an understanding of commission mechanics, and exposure to CRM or financial systems through academic or freelance projects can substitute for professional experience in many early-career postings. Targeting smaller companies or contract roles is a practical way to build the hands-on history larger employers require.
What does the sales compensation analyst interview process look like?
The process usually starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and tool experience, followed by a hiring manager conversation about plan types you've worked with and how you handle disputes or calculation errors. Many companies include a technical exercise where you build or audit a compensation model in Excel or a comp platform. Final rounds often involve a panel with sales operations, finance, or HR stakeholders who assess how you communicate plan logic to non-technical audiences.
Where can I find and apply to sales compensation analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to sales compensation analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry, and preferred location or remote setup, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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