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Compensation Specialist

Life Time
Chanhassen, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
The Human Resources Team thrives on creating the ultimate candidate experience. We are committed to bringing the best talent to Life Time. Building solid relationships with our current staff and candidates is at our core. Our team continues to rethink and adapt the employee experience. What does it mean to be a part of the Human Resources family? We invest in our team members and ensure they have the tools to champion their own journey. We offer an incredible benefits package, attractive compensation, flexible hours, and a fully subsidized Signature Life Time Membership.

Position Summary

The Compensation Specialist, under general direction of the compensation team, performs varied administrative and specialized tasks in support of the day-to-day administration of Life Time's compensation programs. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of daily operational activities, including populating incentive plans, approving compensation changes in Workday, addressing Tier 1 compliance issues and addressing communication follow-ups
  • Confirms accuracy and integrity of all data entered in Workday and ensures information is entered on a timely basis
  • Defines jobs by writing job descriptions and ensuring all current job descriptions are housed in the appropriately format
  • Responds to all levels of employees for problem resolution of compensation related inquires and concerns in a timely manner
  • Performs data updates, exports, imports, clean-ups, and researches/reports on any data discrepancies
  • Delivers routine monthly reporting and responds from basic to intermediate ad hoc report requests
  • Provides assistance and supports others on difficult assignments or problems as directed
  • Monitors, writes and distributes emails in shared mailboxes

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
  • 1 to 2 years of work experience in Human Resources or related field
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Organize, prioritize and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Requirements

  • 0 - 6 months of Compensation Experience
  • Experience with Workday or HRIS systems

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $23.50 and pays up to $31.75, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

  • A fully subsidized membership

  • Discounts on Life Time products and services

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

  • Training and professional development

  • Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage 

  • Short term and long term disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

  • Parental leave and adoption assistance

  • Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

  • Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

Salary : $24 - $32

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