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Compensation Specialist

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Compensation Specialist serves as a key analytical and consultative partner to the Compensation team, supporting the administration and delivery of compensation programs across the organization.

The Compensation Specialist plays a critical role in managing and administering the organization's compensation programs. This includes designing, implementing, and maintaining competitive salary ...

Compensation Specialist

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$84K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Compensation Specialist We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to join our team in Parsippany, NJ! Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid) Salary: $84,000 - $110,000 Please note that the salary range ...

Compensation Specialist

Parsippany, NJ · Hybrid

$84K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Compensation Specialist We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to join our team in Parsippany, NJ! Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid) Salary: $84,000 - $110,000 Please note that the salary range ...

Compensation Specialist

Parsippany, NJ · Hybrid

$84K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Compensation Specialist We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to join our team in Parsippany, NJ! Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid) Salary: $84,000 - $110,000 Please note that the salary range ...

Senior Compensation Specialist

Buffalo, NY

$85K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Compensation Specialist Reporting To: Senior Compensation Manager Work Schedule: Hybrid - Buffalo, NY Moog's Corporate Group is hiring a Senior Compensation Specialist, Architecture ...

Senior Compensation Specialist

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Compensation Specialist Reporting To: Senior Compensation Manager Work Schedule: Hybrid - Buffalo, NY Moog's Corporate Group is hiring a Senior Compensation Specialist, Architecture ...

Compensation Specialist

Parsippany, NJ · Hybrid

$84K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Compensation Specialist We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to join our team in Parsippany, NJ! Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid) Salary: $84,000 - $110,000 Please note that the salary range ...

Compensation Specialist

Caldwell, NJ · On-site

$84K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Compensation Specialist We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to join our team in Parsippany, NJ! Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid) Salary: $84,000 - $110,000 Please note that the salary range ...

Compensation Specialist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$26.13 - $30.25/hr

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration and compensation-related activities for a social care/services organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This ...

Compensation Specialist

Claremont, NC · On-site

$69K - $87K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, we are seeking a Compensation Specialist to join our Total Rewards team. Note: This job requires you be onsite in Claremont, NC or Shakopee, MN ...

Benefits & Compensation Specialist Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Why Join This Organization? * Stable, well-established company with decades of success and continued growth * Profitable organization with ...

Executive Compensation Specialist

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Executive Compensation Specialist If you are a COMPENSATION professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! As an Executive Compensation Specialist ...

Overview The Compensation Specialist supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with CB&I's business ...

Executive Compensation Specialist

Bentonville, AR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Executive Compensation Specialist If you are a COMPENSATION professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! As an Executive Compensation Specialist ...

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How much do compensation specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for compensation specialist in the United States is $73,191.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a compensation specialist typically collaborate with HR and management teams to ensure competitive pay practices?

Compensation Specialists work closely with HR partners and management to design, implement, and review compensation structures that attract and retain talent. They regularly analyze market data, assess internal pay equity, and provide recommendations during salary reviews or organizational changes. Collaboration often includes preparing reports, educating managers on compensation policies, and advising on offers or promotions to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and compliance with legal standards.

What is the difference between Compensation Specialist vs Benefits Coordinator?

AspectCompensation SpecialistBenefits Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; certifications like CCP or CBPBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; certifications like CEBS
Work EnvironmentHR departments, corporate offices, consulting firmsHR departments, corporate offices, insurance companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries to manage pay structuresUsed in organizations managing employee benefits programs
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding roles related to employee compensationUnderstanding roles related to employee benefits management

The Compensation Specialist focuses on developing and managing employee pay structures, salary surveys, and pay policies. In contrast, the Benefits Coordinator handles employee benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies. Both roles require HR knowledge and certifications but serve different aspects of employee compensation and benefits management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a compensation specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compensation Specialist, you need a strong background in finance, human resources, data analysis, and typically a bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS systems, compensation management software, and relevant certifications like CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) are highly valued. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These qualifications enable Compensation Specialists to design fair, competitive pay structures that attract and retain top talent while ensuring regulatory compliance.

What is a compensation specialist?

Compensation specialists work in a company’s human resources or personnel department. They analyze market salary rates and statistics for positions within the company and help establish compensation packages for employees. Other responsibilities may include preparing job descriptions, assessing the budget impact of salary adjustments, and studying labor laws and regulations. The qualifications to pursue a career as a compensation specialist include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or a related field and several years of industry experience.

What cities are hiring for Compensation Specialist jobs?

Cities with the most Compensation Specialist job openings:

Who are the top companies hiring for Compensation Specialist jobs?

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What states have the most Compensation Specialist jobs?

States with the most job openings for Compensation Specialist jobs include:

Infographic showing various Compensation Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,191 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Req ID: 7921
Travel: Up to 15%
Number of Openings: 1 

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms. 

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Compensation Specialist is responsible for analyzing, implementing, benchmarking and administering the organization’s compensation programs. S/he ensures that pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable laws and internal policies. The Compensation Specialist partners with Core HR, HRIS, Finance, and business leaders to support salary benchmarking, compensation planning, job evaluation, and incentive programs. This role conducts compensation analysis, prepares reports and modeling to support decision-making, and evaluates internal equity and market competitiveness. S/he is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate job documentation, including writing and updating role descriptions to ensure proper job classification, market alignment, and internal equity. The Compensation Specialist translates job requirements and organizational needs into clear, structured role descriptions that support compensation decisions and workforce planning

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Partners with the HRIS team to:
    • Support system configuration, integrations and security roles
    • Conduct system testing for new releases and enhancements, including impact analysis, regression testing, validation of compensation calculations, data reconciliation, and defect resolution prior to production deployment
      Serves as a subject matter expert for SAP
  • SuccessFactors Compensation
  • Designs, configures, and manages compensation templates for new cycles, ensuring accurate eligibility, budgeting, guidelines, and workflow alignment
  • Administers compensation cycles, including plan activation, budget distribution, launch, monitoring, publishing of finalized compensation statements and reconciliation.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement, automation, and optimization within SuccessFactors Compensation to enhance user experience and process efficiency
  • Develops and maintains compensation dashboards, analytics, and reporting
  • Analyzes compensation data to identify trends, potential gaps, or inconsistencies and partners with Talent to recommend appropriate adjustments
  • Conducts internal equity analyses to evaluate compensation consistency across roles, departments, and employee populations, identifying and addressing potential pay disparities
  • Validates compensation calculations and reporting outputs and performs reconciliation to ensure accurate publication to Employee Central
  • Translates complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights for HR and leadership audiences
  • Partners with external consulting firms and survey providers to analyze market data, support pay band recommendations and validate compensation structures
  • Performs pay equity reviews to help ensure compensation practices align with applicable equal pay and anti-discrimination laws, including Equal Pay Act Title VII
  • Documents compensation analyses, methodologies, and decisions to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
  • Develops and maintains accurate job descriptions in partnership with business leaders and HR ensuring accurate documentation of job duties, required qualifications, and organizational alignment
  • Evaluates new and revised roles to assess appropriate job leveling and alignment with established compensation structures.
  • Participates in compensation benchmarking and market analysis to support competitive and equitable pay practices
  • Partners with outside compensation company to support job leveling and pay band placement based on market data, internal equity considerations, and compensation guidelines.
  • Partners with Talent Acquisition and HR to ensure new roles and job postings align with established pay ranges and internal equity guidelines.
  • Documents standard processes and procedures and creates and deploys user documentation and guides; helps train users on the compensation module 
  • Attends HR department staff meetings and participates in developing HR goals, objectives, and systems
  • Participates in development of department budget and goals including planning and forecasting 
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration or related field required and minimum of 3 years’ experience in compensation, total rewards compensation analytics; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
    Experience managing compensation cycles within Sap SuccessFactors preferred
  • Highly proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Human Resource Information  Systems; knowledge of relational databases and report-writing tools
  • Experience running HCM reports along with Ad hoc capabilities; advanced reporting tools and analytical experience
  • Must possess strong customer service skills
  • Must be agile; and able to respond to multiple and changing demands 
  • Must be highly confidential
  • Must be detail oriented and analytical
  • Work may require travel

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

  • Ability to present information in written and oral form to all levels of co-workers within the Company
  • Ability to interpret and explain compensation surveys as well as pay structures
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical processes such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, and ratios 
  • Ability to work with all levels of co-workers 
  • Ability to read/research, write, and analyze various types of reports and data
  • Ability to use judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
  • Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.