Compensation Specialist

Hunt; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Medical in Mechanicsburg, PA offers a hybrid Compensation Specialist role designed as a career development path in Compensation and HR. You’ll gain hands-on experience with compensation reviews, market pricing, salary administration, and compensation systems while working with experienced Analysts.

The role emphasizes learning, data analysis, and collaboration with HR partners to ensure accurate and equitable pay practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, mathematics, economics, or related field required.
• Previous internship, HR, compensation, analytics, or related experience preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Compensation Administration: support annual compensation review activities and planning; gather market data; assist with audits and data validation.
• Compensation Operations: maintain compensation files, salary structures, and documentation; create/maintain positions in HR systems; support increase processes.
• Customer & Team Support: manage compensation inbox; provide professional support to leaders and HR partners; escalate complex matters to Analysts.
• Learning & Career Development: learn from Analysts through compensation projects; build knowledge of compensation principles; develop skills for progression to Analyst role.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Officed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hybrid Schedule

The Compensation Specialist is designed as a career development opportunity for individuals interested in Compensation and Human Resources. The Compensation Specialist will gain hands‑on experience supporting compensation reviews, market pricing, salary administration, and compensation systems while working alongside experienced Compensation Analysts.

Responsibilities

Compensation Administration

• Support Compensation Analysts with annual compensation review activities and compensation planning processes.
• Gather market data and prepare materials used to evaluate employee compensation.
• Assist with audits and data validation within the Company's compensation systems to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Compensation Operations

• Maintain compensation‑related files, reports, salary structures, and documentation.
• Create and maintain positions within HR and compensation systems.
• Support ongoing compensation processes, including increase hold reviews and approved increase uploads.

Customer & Team Support

• Assist in managing the compensation inbox and responding to routine compensation inquiries.
• Provide timely, professional support to leaders and Human Resources partners.
• Escalate complex compensation matters to Compensation Analysts as appropriate.

Learning & Career Development

• Partner with and learn from Compensation Analysts through participation in compensation projects and reviews.
• Develop knowledge of compensation administration, market pricing, salary structures, and internal equity concepts.
• Build the skills and experience necessary for progression into a Compensation Analyst role.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field required.
• Previous internship, HR, compensation, analytics, or related experience preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, maintain confidentiality, provide excellent customer service, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates adaptability and a willingness to learn new processes, systems, and compensation principles.