Compensation / Benefits Analyst

If you like analyzing salary data, developing compensation strategies, and consulting on pay decisions with HR and management this role is for you.

A Compensation Analyst specializes in determining employee compensation structures and policies. They analyze job roles, salary data, and market trends to recommend fair and competitive salaries.

Skills you’ll need: Positivity, Time Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Data Integrity, Detail Oriented, Communication

$64,896 median salary108,951 jobs available¹

Compensation / Benefits Analyst

If you like analyzing salary data, developing compensation strategies, and consulting on pay decisions with HR and management this role is for you.

A Compensation Analyst specializes in determining employee compensation structures and policies. They analyze job roles, salary data, and market trends to recommend fair and competitive salaries.

Skills you’ll need: Positivity, Time Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Data Integrity, Detail Oriented, Communication

$64,896 median salary108,951 jobs available¹

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