The ESS Compass Associate portal helps eligible Compass Group associates reach employee self-service resources for payroll, tax documents, account management, benefits, timekeeping, HR support, and other work-related tasks.

Compass uses several systems rather than one universal employee portal. Depending on your role, work location, employment status, and task, you may use the Compass Associate Portal, ESS Mobility, Compass Time, Compass Benefits & Rewards, OMS, PeopleHub, or another Compass-approved system.

Quick answer: Start with the Compass employee system assigned to you. Use CAP or ESS Mobility for applicable self-service tasks, Compass Benefits & Rewards for benefits, your assigned timekeeping system for hours, and One HR for payroll, W-2, benefits, onboarding, leave, and other HR questions. Use the Technology Service Center for technical access problems.

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This website is an independent informational resource.

This website is not affiliated with or operated by any of the following Compass services or platforms.

Compass Group
Compass Group USA
Compass Associate Portal
ESS Mobility
PeopleHub
Compass Time
OMS
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This website cannot perform any of the account, payroll, benefits, or identity-related actions listed below.

Log in to your employee account
Reset your Compass password
Unlock your account
Retrieve your W-2
Access pay stubs
Change direct deposit
View benefits
Correct payroll
Verify your identity

Never send an independent employee-help website your password, verification code, W-2, unredacted pay stub, bank details, or other sensitive employment information.

ESS Compass Associate Quick Facts

DetailInformation
Employer	Compass Group
Employee self-service route	Compass Associate Portal
Mobile/browser employee access	ESS Mobility
ESS Mobility domain	ess.compassassociate.com
Login	Assigned Compass employee credentials
Pay statements	Available through authorized employee systems where enabled
Current hourly W-2 route	CAP where applicable
Current salaried W-2 route	OMS where applicable
Former employee W-2	Self-service route or One HR support
Benefits portal	Compass Benefits & Rewards powered by bswift
Benefits username	Eight-digit personnel number including leading zeros
Time and attendance	Compass Time or workplace-assigned system
Payroll/W-2 help	One HR Option 2
Benefits help	One HR Option 1
Onboarding	One HR Option 3
Leave	One HR Option 4
Technology support	1-888-295-7206
One HR	1-877-311-4747
Last researched	August 19, 2026

What Do You Need Help With?

Use this table to go straight to the task you need.

TaskBest Starting Point
Log in	Compass Associate Portal or assigned system
Use ESS on phone	ESS Mobility
Register	Official Registration or Login Assistance
Reset password	Compass Password Recovery
Change password	Compass Password Management
Recover Login ID	Compass Account/Login Assistance
View pay stub	Payroll or Pay Statement area
Download pay stub	Open statement and save/print PDF
Get W-2	CAP, OMS, or One HR based on status
Check work schedule	Workplace-assigned scheduling system
Clock in/out	Compass Time or assigned timekeeping method
Access benefits	Compass Benefits & Rewards
Correct payroll	One HR Option 2
Onboarding problem	One HR Option 3
Leave issue	One HR Option 4
Technical login problem	Technology Service Center

What Is ESS Compass Associate?

ESS means Employee Self Service.

For Compass associates, ESS should not be understood as one single application that contains every payroll, tax, scheduling, benefits, and HR function.

Depending on their role and workplace, employees may encounter several Compass systems and services.

Compass Associate Portal
ESS Mobility
Compass Time
Compass Benefits & Rewards
OMS
PeopleHub
Compass Account Management
One HR
Other workplace-specific systems

The tools available to you can vary based on several employment and workplace factors.

Hourly or salaried status
Job role
Work location
Business unit
Account permissions
Employment status
Workplace configuration

That is why another Compass employee may see different menus from you.

Which Compass Employee System Should You Use?

SystemMain Purpose
Compass Associate Portal	Employee self-service
ESS Mobility	Browser/mobile employee access
OMS	Role-based employee or management access
Compass Time	Time and attendance
Compass Benefits & Rewards	Benefits enrollment and plan information
PeopleHub	HR data functions
Account Management	Password/Login ID help
One HR	Payroll, benefits, leave, onboarding, HR support
Technology Service Center	Technical system issues

Choosing the right system first can prevent unnecessary password resets.

Official ESS Compass Resources by Task

Use official Compass-controlled systems for final employee actions.

TaskOfficial Resource
Associate self-service	Compass Associate Portal
ESS on mobile browser	ESS Mobility
Password recovery	Compass Password Management
Login ID/account recovery	Compass Account Management
Benefits	Compass Benefits & Rewards
Current associate resources	Compass Group USA
Payroll/W-2 support	One HR Option 2
Technical problems	Technology Service Center

Avoid websites that imitate employee portals but are not authorized to handle Compass credentials.

What You Need Before ESS Compass Login?

Before signing in, gather the account and device information that may be required.

Assigned Login ID
Personnel or employee number
Clocking ID where applicable
Current password
Registered email
Registered phone
Access to your verification method
Updated browser
JavaScript enabled
Cookies enabled where needed
Stable internet
Private or trusted device

New hires should also keep onboarding information nearby.

60-Second ESS Compass Login Check

Before resetting your account, check the following basic login details first.

You are using the correct Compass portal.
Your Login ID is current.
Your browser is not filling an old username.
Caps Lock is off.
Your password manager is not using an old password.
JavaScript is enabled.
Cookies are allowed.
You do not have several login tabs open.
Your new-hire account has been activated.

How to Log In to ESS.CompassAssociate.Com?

Step 1 – Open the Correct Compass Employee Portal

Use the system assigned by your employer.

If your instructions say ESS Mobility, use ESS Mobility.

If they say CAP, use the Compass Associate Portal.

Step 2 – Check the Website Address

Verify the full domain before entering credentials.

Compass-controlled login systems can redirect during authentication, but a Compass logo alone does not prove a page is official.

Step 3 – Enter Your Login ID

The identifier requested by the portal may appear under several different names.

Login ID
Personnel number
Employee number
Clocking ID
Username
Network identity

Enter the value requested by that specific system.

Step 4 – Enter Your Password

Before trying the password again, review these common causes of login failure.

Caps Lock
Old password saved by browser
Incorrect Login ID
Extra spaces
Wrong password-manager profile

Step 5 – Complete Verification

Complete any authentication prompt that appears.

Approve only requests you initiated yourself.

Step 6 – Let the Dashboard Load

The available applications depend on your permissions.

Do not assume your dashboard should look exactly like another associate’s.

Step 7 – Open the Tool You Need

The option you need may appear under one of several menu names.

Pay
Payroll
Pay Statements
W-2
Tax Forms
Benefits
Time
Employee Information
More

Step 8 – Sign Out

Always sign out completely when you use any shared, public, workplace, or borrowed device.

Shared computers
Workplace tablets
Public devices
Borrowed phones

ESS CompassAssociate Com Register for First-Time Users

New associates should register only through the official system assigned to them.

What You May Need?

Personnel number
Employee number
Legal name
Registered personal email
Phone number
Work location
Onboarding details

How to Register at Compass Employee Portal?

Open the official Compass employee portal.
Choose Registration, First-Time Access, or Login Assistance if shown.
Enter the employee details requested.
Complete identity verification.
Create credentials if prompted.
Set a compliant password.
Complete security enrollment.
Return to the login page.
Sign in.

Do not keep creating new accounts if the system cannot find your employee record.

ESS Compass Says My Identity Cannot Be Found

This commonly affects new hires or employees whose account details do not match the system.

Several account, onboarding, or data-matching issues can cause this message to appear.

Employee record not active yet
Personnel number entered incorrectly
Legal name mismatch
Onboarding still processing
Wrong Compass portal
Incorrect email
Duplicate registration attempt

What to Do?

Recheck your personnel or employee number.
Enter your legal name exactly as it appears in HR records.
Confirm the correct portal.
Stop creating duplicate accounts.
Ask your manager whether your employee record is active.
Use official onboarding support if the issue remains.

ESS Compass Password Requirements

Compass Associate accounts currently use password rules that may include the following requirements.

Minimum 10 characters
At least one uppercase letter
At least one lowercase letter
At least one number
At least one special character
No reuse of the previous 24 passwords

Some Compass Technology accounts may require a longer minimum.

Always follow the requirements displayed by the actual account you are changing.

How to Reset an ESS Compass Associate Password?

Use Compass’s official password recovery process.

Password Reset Steps

Open Compass Password Management.
Select Recover Your Password.
Enter the requested account details.
Complete identity verification.
Create a new compliant password.
Save the change.
Return to your employee portal.
Sign in again.

If the recovery system cannot identify you, stop guessing and use authorized technical support.

How to Change Your ESS Compass Password?

If you still know your current password, you can usually change it through the official password-management tool.

Open Compass Password Management.
Select Change Your Password.
Verify your account.
Enter the current password if requested.
Create a new password.
Confirm the change.
Sign in again if required.

You should change your password whenever security, expiration, or account requirements make an update necessary.

You think someone else knows it.
You entered it into a suspicious site.
It is expiring.
The system requires a new one.

How to Recover Your ESS Compass Login ID?

A forgotten Login ID is different from a forgotten password.

Do not reset your password repeatedly if the username is wrong.

Use Login ID Recovery If

You forgot your Login ID.
Your browser keeps entering an old username.
You moved to another role or location.
You changed your registered email.
You are unsure whether to use personnel number or another identifier.

Information You May Need

Personnel number
Employee number
Clocking ID
Personal email linked to your employee account
Work location
Manager information
Exact error message

Login ID Recovery Steps

Open official Compass Login Assistance.
Choose the account/Login ID recovery option.
Enter the information requested.
Complete identity verification.
Record the correct Login ID.
Remove outdated usernames from your browser.
Return to the official portal.
Sign in.

ESS Compass Login ID vs Personnel Number vs Clocking ID

These terms are not always interchangeable.

TermMeaning
Login ID	Username used for a specific Compass system
Personnel number	Employee identifier used in HR or benefits systems
Clocking ID	Identifier used in some timekeeping environments
Network identity	Account used for certain Compass technology systems

Use the identifier requested by the actual login screen.

How to Check ESS Compass Pay Stubs?

Eligible associates can view payroll information through the employee system assigned to them.

The pay-stub section may appear under several different menu names.

Paystub
Pay Stubs
Paycheck
Pay Statement
Payroll
Earnings

Steps to View a Pay Stub

Sign in to your Compass employee system.
Open Payroll or Pay Statements.
Select the pay period.
Open the statement.
Review earnings and deductions.
Download or print if needed.
Sign out.

How to Download an ESS Compass Pay Stub?

Open the required pay period.
Confirm the pay date.
Open the statement.
Use Download, PDF, Print, Save, or the browser file option.
Save it to a private device.
Confirm the file opens.
Sign out.

On a mobile device, the downloaded pay-stub file may be saved in one of several common locations.

Downloads
Files
Browser Downloads
Documents

ESS Compass Pay Stub Missing or Not Downloading

ProblemCheck FirstWhat to Do
Latest pay stub missing	Pay date and selected period	Contact payroll if it should exist
Wrong period	Date/year filter	Choose correct period
PDF will not open	Browser/PDF settings	Try another current browser
Download button missing	Mobile layout	Try desktop mode or computer
Cannot find downloaded file	Downloads folder	Check browser history
Wrong hours	Time record	Manager/payroll
Wrong deduction	Statement details	Payroll or benefits
Multiple statements missing	Filters/account	Payroll if expected records are absent

What to Check on Your Compass Pay Stub?

Review the key details on every pay stub before you save or use it.

Employee name
Pay date
Pay period
Regular hours
Overtime
Gross pay
Taxes
Benefit deductions
Other deductions
Net pay
Year-to-date totals

Gross Pay vs Net Pay

Gross pay is your earnings before taxes and deductions.

Net pay is what remains after deductions.

If your gross pay looks incorrect, review the earnings details that affect the total before deductions.

Hours
Overtime
Pay rate
Other earnings

If your net pay is unexpectedly different, review the deductions that can change your take-home amount.

Taxes
Benefits
Garnishments
Other deductions

What If My ESS Compass Pay Stub Is Wrong?

A wrong paycheck is usually a payroll problem rather than an IT problem.

Before contacting payroll about an incorrect pay stub, prepare the information needed to explain the problem clearly.

Pay date
Pay period
Hours worked
Time record
Pay statement
Exact error or deduction

Use the official payroll support route.

How to Get a W-2 From ESS Compass?

W-2 access can depend on your employment status.

Current Hourly Associates

CAP may be the applicable self-service route.

Current Salaried Associates

OMS may be the applicable route where assigned.

Former Associates

Use available self-service access first, then official payroll support if needed.

How to View a W-2?

Sign in to the employee system assigned to you.
Open Payroll or Tax Documents.
Find W-2 or Tax Forms.
Choose the tax year.
Open the document.
Check the information.
Download or print securely.
Sign out.

W-2 vs Pay Stub

DocumentWhat It Shows
Pay stub	Earnings and deductions for one pay period
W-2	Annual wages and tax withholding

They serve different purposes.

ESS Compass W-2 for Former Employees

Former employees should use the available official former-associate or self-service W-2 route.

If access fails, contact payroll support.

Before contacting payroll about a former-employee W-2, prepare the details needed to identify your record.

Legal name
Personnel number if known
Former location
Employment dates
Tax year
Current mailing address

Do not send a W-2 or SSN to an unofficial help website.

What If My Compass W-2 Is Missing?

Before reporting a missing W-2, check the following access and availability details.

Correct tax year
Correct portal
Current vs former employment status
Whether the W-2 has been released
Whether your account still has access

Contact payroll if the expected form remains missing.

What If My Compass W-2 Is Incorrect?

If the document opens but information appears wrong, contact payroll.

An incorrect W-2 can involve several types of personal, wage, tax, or employer information.

Name
Address
Wages
Tax withholding
Employer information

Do not edit the form yourself.

How to Check Your Compass Work Schedule?

Not every Compass workplace uses the same scheduling system.

Your work schedule may be provided through one of several systems or workplace methods.

Employee portal
Compass Time
Another workforce application
Manager-issued schedule
Local scheduling system

If no schedule appears in ESS, ask your manager which system your location uses.

What Is Compass Time?

Compass Time is a time-and-attendance tool used at participating Compass locations.

Depending on how your location is configured, Compass Time can support several time-and-attendance functions.

Clock in
Clock out
Recorded hours
Overtime
PTO information

Not every associate uses Compass Time.

Can I Clock In Through ESS Compass?

Not necessarily.

Your workplace may use one of several approved methods for clocking in and out.

Compass Time
On-site clock
POS/time terminal
Another workforce application

Use only the method assigned by your manager.

How to Access Compass Employee Benefits?

Benefits use a separate Compass Benefits & Rewards platform powered by bswift.

The benefits portal currently uses an eight-digit personnel number, including leading zeros, as the username.

Compass Benefits Login

Open the official benefits portal.
Enter your eight-digit personnel number.
Enter the correct password.
Use Forgot Password if needed.
Open your benefit information.

Important Benefits Login Note

Do not assume your ESS password is the same password used by the benefits portal.

Always follow the instructions on the current official benefits login screen.

What Benefits Does Compass Group Offer?

Benefit eligibility can vary based on several employment, location, and plan-related factors.

Position
Hours worked
Location
Operating company
Plan year
Collective bargaining agreement
Employment status

Depending on eligibility, Compass benefit options may include several common types of coverage and programs.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter benefits
Voluntary benefits

Use your official benefits materials to determine what applies to you.

Where to Find Compass Benefits Documents

Official Compass benefits materials may include several documents that explain coverage, enrollment, and plan rules.

Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Summary Plan Description
Annual Legal Notices
Enrollment guides
Plan documents

Use official plan materials for coverage decisions.

ESS Compass Leave of Absence Help

Leave matters are separate from login problems.

Official leave support can help with several types of approved or protected leave.

FMLA
Disability leave
Intermittent leave
ADA leave
Military leave

Use the official leave support route rather than IT.

ESS Compass Onboarding Help

New hires may need onboarding support for several account, employment-verification, or hiring-related tasks.

Account activation
I-9/E-Verify
Recruiting
Background checks
WOTC
Registration problems

If your identity cannot be found, onboarding support may be more appropriate than password recovery.

ESS Compass HR Data and PeopleHub

PeopleHub is associated with specific HR data functions.

PeopleHub functions can include several HR data and organizational-management tasks.

HR data
Position changes
Creating positions
Organization chart
Supervisor assignments

Do not assume these functions exist directly inside ESS Mobility.

ESS Compass HR Policies and Employee Relations

Official Compass HR support can address several workplace policy and employee-relations matters.

Workplace policies
Performance issues
Progressive counseling
Termination support
Retaliation
Discrimination
Harassment
Job accommodations

Use the current Compass HR support route for these issues.

Compass Employment Verification

Employment verification may use a separate official verification process rather than ESS.

Employees or former employees needing proof of employment should use the current Compass-approved verification route.

Can Former Compass Employees Use ESS?

Former employees may keep access to some tax or payroll self-service functions while losing access to active workplace applications.

If you are a former associate, follow the approved former-employee process rather than creating a new active account.

Use the approved former-employee route.
Do not create a new active employee account.
Use payroll support for missing W-2 access.
Identify yourself as a former associate when contacting support.

ESS Compass on Mobile

ESS Mobility works through a web browser.

For more reliable mobile access, use the following browser and security practices.

Use a current browser.
Enable JavaScript.
Allow required cookies.
Enter credentials manually if auto-fill is wrong.
Complete verification.
Open the needed employee tool.
Sign out after use.

Is There an ESS Compass Associate App?

ESS Mobility is browser based.

Compass also provides separate mobile tools such as Compass Time.

Do not install an app only because its name includes common Compass-related terms.

ESS
Compass
Associate
Employee Portal

Check the developer and employer instructions first.

ESS Compass Login Not Working

ProblemLikely CauseWhat to Do
Login ID rejected	Wrong ID or portal	Confirm both
Password rejected	Incorrect or expired password	Use official recovery
Account locked	Too many attempts	Stop retrying
Identity not found	New-hire record problem	Check onboarding
Verification code missing	Delivery/contact issue	Retry then support
Blank page	JavaScript/browser problem	Enable JavaScript/update browser
Login loop	Session/cookie problem	Start clean session
Pay stub missing	Payroll/filter issue	Check period then payroll
W-2 missing	Wrong route/year	Check status/year
Benefits unavailable	Separate account/eligibility issue	Benefits support
Schedule absent	Different scheduling system	Ask manager
Clock-in unavailable	Wrong timekeeping tool	Use assigned method

Troubleshoot ESS Compass in This Order

1. Confirm the Official Portal

Make sure you are using the right employee system.

2. Close Duplicate Tabs

Close extra Compass login pages.

3. Enter Credentials Manually

Temporarily avoid auto-fill.

4. Confirm the Login ID

Do not reset your password if the username is wrong.

5. Enable JavaScript and Cookies

ESS Mobility needs JavaScript.

6. Update Your Browser

Use a current browser.

7. Try Private or Incognito Mode

This can rule out old cookies or sessions.

8. Try Another Trusted Device

This helps determine whether the problem is device-specific.

9. Record the Exact Error

Write down the actual message.

10. Contact the Correct Team

Technical access → Technology Service Center
Payroll/W-2 → Payroll
Benefits → Benefits
New hire → Onboarding
Leave → Leave support

ESS Mobility Shows a Blank Page

If ESS Mobility loads a blank screen, work through the following browser checks in order.

Enable JavaScript.
Allow required cookies.
Reload.
Update the browser.
Turn off an overly restrictive script blocker for the official site if appropriate.
Try another browser.
Try another trusted device.

Do not disable your device’s overall security protections.

ESS Compass Keeps Sending Me Back to Login

A repeated login loop can be caused by several browser, session, or authentication problems.

Expired session
Old cookies
Multiple tabs
Saved wrong username
Browser extension
Authentication timeout

To break the login loop, try the following steps in order.

Close every Compass login tab.
Open one private browser window.
Enter the official address.
Type credentials manually.
Complete verification once.

ESS Compass Password Reset Not Working

If password recovery fails, confirm the account and portal details before trying again.

Confirm the Login ID.
Confirm the correct portal.
Check whether your employee account is active.
Verify recovery contact details.
Stop repeated guesses.

Use authorized technical support when recovery cannot verify your account.

ESS Compass Account Locked

If your account is locked, avoid repeated login attempts and use the official recovery process.

Stop trying passwords.
Do not create another account.
Use official password recovery.
Record the error.
Contact technical support if recovery fails.

ESS Compass Pay Stub Not Showing on Mobile

If a pay stub is not showing on mobile, try the following display and access checks.

Look under More or another expanded menu.
Search for Pay, Payroll, Earnings, Paycheck, or Pay Statement.
Rotate your phone.
Request desktop view.
Try a computer.
Confirm the pay period.
Contact payroll if it remains missing.

When Is an ESS Problem Actually a Payroll Problem?

The problem is more likely related to payroll when your account works but the pay or tax information is incorrect.

You can sign in.
Your pay stub opens.
Hours are wrong.
Pay rate is wrong.
A deduction is wrong.
Tax withholding looks wrong.
W-2 values are incorrect.

The problem is more likely technical when you cannot access, load, or authenticate into the employee system.

Login does not work.
Page will not load.
Password recovery fails.
Authentication loops.
Account access is technically unavailable.

ESS Compass Support Directory

ProblemSupport Route
Benefits	One HR Option 1
Payroll/payment	One HR Option 2
W-2	One HR Option 2
Tax withholding	One HR Option 2
Pay card	One HR Option 2
Garnishment	One HR Option 2
Recruiting/onboarding	One HR Option 3
I-9/E-Verify	One HR Option 3
Leave	One HR Option 4
HR policies/employee relations	One HR Option 5
PeopleHub/HR data	One HR Option 6
Workers’ compensation	One HR Option 7
Employment verification	One HR Option 8
Technical problems	Technology Service Center

One HR: 1-877-311-4747

Technology Service Center: 1-888-295-7206

Practical ESS Compass Tips

Bookmark the portal only after verifying the domain.
Keep recovery contact details current.
Do not save your password on a shared device.
Record exact error messages.
Try desktop access when mobile menus look incomplete.
Store pay stubs in a secure folder.
Do not put your SSN or full personnel number in file names.
Stop repeated login attempts if an account appears locked.
Separate technical problems from payroll problems.
Sign out before closing a shared browser.
Do not rely on old screenshots for current portal steps.
Keep tax forms out of public photo galleries or shared cloud folders.

Never Share These Details With an Independent ESS Help Website

Never send an independent employee-help website any of the sensitive information or documents listed below.

Compass password
Verification code
Full Social Security number
Bank details
Direct-deposit information
Unredacted pay stub
Unredacted W-2
Benefits claim information
Personnel file
Identity documents

An independent blog cannot legitimately access or unlock your employee account.

How to Spot a Fake ESS Compass Login Page?

Be cautious when a website shows any of the warning signs listed below.

Uses Compass branding but an unrelated domain
Asks for payment to reset an account
Requests a password through chat
Requests a verification code you did not initiate
Claims to instantly retrieve a W-2
Asks for an unredacted pay stub
Requests remote-access software
Uses threats or urgency to collect credentials

Always verify the domain.

ESS Compass vs Compass Time vs Benefits Portal

SystemMain Purpose
Compass Associate Portal	Employee self-service
ESS Mobility	Browser/mobile self-service
Compass Time	Time and attendance
Compass Benefits & Rewards	Benefits
OMS	Role-based access
PeopleHub	HR data
Account Management	Login/password recovery
One HR	Payroll, benefits, leave, onboarding, HR

ESS Compass Associate FAQs

What is ESS Compass Associate?

It refers to Compass employee self-service access. Depending on your role, you may use CAP, ESS Mobility, Compass Time, OMS, PeopleHub, the benefits portal, or another assigned system.

What is ESS Mobility?

ESS Mobility is a browser-based Compass employee self-service application.

Is ESS Mobility an app?

It is browser based. Do not confuse it with separate Compass mobile apps such as Compass Time.

What is the Compass Associate Portal?

The Compass Associate Portal is an employee self-service route used by eligible Compass associates.

Can I access ESS Compass from home?

Browser-based employee resources may be accessible from home if your account is authorized.

Why can’t I log in?

Common reasons include the wrong portal, wrong Login ID, expired password, inactive employee record, account lock, or browser problem.

How do I register?

Use Registration, First-Time Access, or Login Assistance on the official Compass system assigned to you.

Why does ESS say my identity cannot be found?

Your new-hire record may not be active yet, or the personnel details may not match.

What is my ESS Compass username?

It depends on the system. It may be a Login ID, personnel number, employee number, clocking ID, or network identity.

How do I recover my Login ID?

Use official Compass account/Login Assistance and complete the identity process.

How do I reset my password?

Use Compass Password Management and select Recover Your Password.

What are the password requirements?

Compass Associate passwords currently require a minimum length and a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numeric, and special characters. Follow the live password screen.

How do I view my pay stub?

Open your employee portal and look for Pay, Payroll, Pay Statement, Paycheck, or Earnings.

How do I download a pay stub?

Open the selected statement and use its PDF, Download, Print, or browser save option.

Why is my pay stub missing?

Check the pay period, payroll date, filters, and correct employee system. Contact payroll if it should already be available.

Why won’t the pay stub PDF open?

Try another browser, desktop view, or another trusted device.

Who do I call about incorrect pay?

Use One HR payroll support.

How do I get my W-2?

Use the self-service route assigned according to your employment status, then payroll support if needed.

Can a former employee get a W-2?

Former employees can use the applicable official self-service or payroll route.

Is a pay stub the same as a W-2?

No. A pay stub covers one pay period. A W-2 covers annual wages and withholding.

How do I check my schedule?

Use the scheduling system assigned by your workplace.

What is Compass Time?

Compass Time is a time-and-attendance tool used at participating Compass locations.

Can I clock in through ESS Mobility?

Not necessarily. Use the timekeeping system assigned to your location.

How do I access benefits?

Use Compass Benefits & Rewards.

Why does the benefits portal ask for a different username?

The benefits portal uses its own login process and may use your eight-digit personnel number.

Who handles benefits?

One HR Option 1.

Who handles payroll and W-2?

One HR Option 2.

Who handles onboarding?

One HR Option 3.

Who handles leave?

One HR Option 4.

What is PeopleHub?

PeopleHub is used for certain Compass HR data functions.

Why does ESS Mobility show a blank page?

JavaScript or browser settings may be preventing the application from loading.

Why does ESS keep logging me out?

Old cookies, duplicate tabs, session expiration, or authentication issues may cause login loops.

What if my account is locked?

Stop repeated attempts and use official recovery or technical support.

Is an independent ESS website able to reset my account?

No.

Should I send my W-2 or pay stub to an employee-help website?

No. Those documents contain sensitive information.

What is the Compass IT support number?

The current Technology Service Center number is 1-888-295-7206.

What is the One HR number?

The current One HR number is 1-877-311-4747.

How This ESS Compass Guide Is Researched and Verified?

This guide is maintained as an independent employee-help resource.

Important portal, payroll, benefits, and support information should be checked against reliable Compass-controlled or official sources.

Compass Group USA support pages
Compass-controlled employee portals
Current One HR documentation
Compass password-management resources
Compass Benefits & Rewards
Official Compass mobile/app listings
Current associate resources

Our Verification Process

1. Verify Important Claims

Support numbers, portal names, benefits login details, and password information should be checked against Compass-controlled resources whenever possible.

2. Separate Different Systems

CAP, ESS Mobility, OMS, Compass Time, bswift, and PeopleHub should not be treated as interchangeable.

3. Label Role-Dependent Information

If access varies by job, workplace, or employee type, state that clearly.

4. Avoid Invented Screens

Do not claim every associate sees the same menu.

5. Review Third-Party Claims Carefully

Competitor pages can help identify user questions but should not be treated as primary evidence.

6. Keep Sensitive Tasks on Official Systems

Password resets, W-2 access, payroll changes, benefits, and account recovery should be completed only through authorized Compass resources.

Last researched and reviewed: August 19, 2026.

Screenshot and Portal Image Policy

Screenshots can improve usability when they are genuine and properly labeled.

Use clear screenshot labels that tell readers whether an interface is current or historical.

Current interface – checked August 2026

Historical interface example – layout may have changed

Do not present an old screenshot as the current portal.

Before publishing a screenshot, redact all personal, payroll, tax, contact, and verification information.

Employee name
Personnel number
Pay
W-2 data
Email
Address
Verification codes

before publishing screenshots.

Correction Policy for This Guide

Employee portals change.

If a login route, support number, menu name, or portal feature changes, update the guide using a consistent review process.

Check the official Compass source.
Update the affected section.
Change the review date only after a real review.
Remove outdated instructions.
Label historical screenshots accurately.

Readers reporting an error should never be asked to send passwords, pay stubs, W-2 forms, or other sensitive employee records.

ESS Compass Associate Support Checklist

Login or Technical Problem

For a login or technical problem, prepare the account and device details that can help the support team diagnose the issue.

Login ID if known
Exact error
Browser/device
Whether JavaScript works
Whether recovery succeeded
Whether the problem occurs on another trusted device

Payroll Problem

For a payroll problem, prepare the pay-period details and records needed to explain the error.

Pay date
Pay period
Hours worked
Pay statement
Exact problem

W-2 Problem

For a W-2 problem, prepare the tax-year and employment details needed to locate the correct form.

Tax year
Current or former employee status
Work location
Personnel number if known
Exact W-2 problem

Benefits Problem

For a benefits problem, prepare the personnel and enrollment details related to the issue.

Personnel number
Benefit involved
Enrollment or event date where relevant

New-Hire Problem

For a new-hire problem, prepare the identity, work-location, and onboarding details needed for support.

Legal name
Employee/personnel number
Work location
Onboarding status
Error message

Conclusion

The ESS Compass Associate environment includes several Compass employee systems rather than one universal portal. The Compass Associate Portal and ESS Mobility support employee self-service, while Compass Time handles time and attendance in participating workplaces, Compass Benefits & Rewards manages benefits, PeopleHub supports certain HR data functions, and One HR handles many payroll, benefits, onboarding, leave, and employee-support needs.

Start by identifying the task you need to complete. Then use the official Compass system assigned to that task. If login fails, check the Login ID, password, browser, JavaScript, and account status before creating another account or repeatedly resetting credentials.

For current support, Compass lists One HR at 1-877-311-4747 and the Technology Service Center at 1-888-295-7206.

Most importantly, never send your Compass password, verification code, W-2, unredacted pay stub, direct-deposit information, or other private employee records to an independent employee-help website.