Opportunity Overview
Handshake is seeking experienced Compensation Analysts to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time HR or Total Rewards role. You’ll use your real-world compensation and rewards experience to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand compensation analysis, methodologies, and professional HR language.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside your primary employment.
Who This Is For
This project is designed for professionals who are already working (or have recently worked) in roles such as:
Compensation Analyst or Senior Compensation Analyst
Total Rewards or Rewards Analyst with a strong focus on compensation
HR Analyst specializing in pay structures, benchmarking, or job evaluation
Compensation Consultant in an in-house or advisory capacity
This is not a traditional full-time role. You’ll apply once and, if qualified, be considered for part-time, project-based work as new projects become available.
What You’ll Do
This project involves using your professional experience as a Compensation Analyst to design job-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world compensation analysis and rewards work.
No prior AI or technical experience is required.
Qualifications
We’re looking for established professionals with:
4+ years of professional experience in compensation analysis or closely related compensation-focused HR roles
Hands-on experience conducting market pricing, supporting pay structures, and preparing compensation analyses or recommendations
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working independently and following written guidelines
Professional judgment, reliability, and a high standard of discretion and confidentiality, especially with sensitive or proprietary information.
Work Model and Project Details
Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available
Work authorization information
F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. For more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.
What We Do
Handshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 650,000+ employers - from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. Earlier this year, we announced our $200M Series F funding round. This Series F fundraise and new valuation of $3.5B will fuel Handshake’s next phase of growth and propel our mission to help more people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.
Why Work With Us
How someone builds their career is foundational. We believe in working with the higher education community to help students build meaningful careers. We are at the nexus of universities, students and employers— and we’re able to connect the very best pieces of each side. We’re proud to create a community where students can be more successful.
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