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Compensation Analyst Job Description

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The Compensation Analyst works with human respurces to design compensation packages and bonus plans that align with the company's strategic program. Their role is to ensure that salaries and benefits comply with the current legislation about human rights and pay equity, identify trends, and complete new packages to engage and motivate employees. Their responsibilities are to conduct research on employee fulfillment, renew compensation plans with monetary and non-monetary benefits based on employee shortages, and track compensation and benefit benchmarking data.

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Steps to take to start your career as a Compensation Analyst and other jobs like it

  • Earn a degree in a related field such as human resources, business administration, or psychology. Some employers may prefer candidates with a master's degree in human resources or a related field for higher-level positions.
  • Seek opportunities to develop communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and organizational skills through work experience, training programs, or professional development activities.
  • Gain experience in HR-related roles to build a solid foundation. Entry-level positions such as HR assistant, recruiter, or administrative roles within HR departments can provide valuable experience.
  • Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and best practices, current trends and developments in HR through professional associations, continuing education, conferences, and networking with other HR professionals.
  • While not always required, obtaining professional certifications can enhance your credibility and marketability as an HR professional. Common certifications include the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) offered by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), or the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) offered by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
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3.9 years
$84K
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1.39 years
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The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
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Education you need to become a Compensation Analyst

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  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Hotel And Restaurant Management
    The number of occurrences matches with Compensation Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$21,814Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree In Industrial And Organizational Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,503Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Business Management
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,989Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree In Marketing
    The number of occurrences matches with Compensation Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,729Type:Mostly part timeView more on Studyportals
  • Certificate In Human Resources Management
    The number of occurrences matches with Compensation Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:11 monthsAvg. Fees:$6,338Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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