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Unlock your potential in Compensation and Benefits. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career as a Compensation and Benefits Analyst. No degree or experience required.
Instructor: ADP Learning Academy
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Learners are interested in a possible career in compensation and benefits and learn how to pay people fairly for the work they do.
Identify the value HR’s Compensation and Benefits function provides organizations as a strategic business partner.
Build a foundation of basic compensation terms, regulations, and concepts needed to support strategy design and administration.
Build a foundation of basic benefit terms, regulations, and concepts needed to support strategy design and administration.
Develop essential competencies like research, data gathering and analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills.
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Get started in the in-demand field of Compensation and Benefits with a Human Resources (HR) Professional Certificate from ADP. Learn about the value Compensation and Benefits brings to an organization, the foundational concepts needed by every professional, and the essential competencies you’ll need to be successful. Explore real-life scenarios and complete hands-on practice in nine key areas: total rewards, benefit strategies, health and welfare benefits, financial growth and protection benefits, additional benefits and perks, compensation strategies, base pay administration, job analysis, and variable pay programs. You’ll develop essential skills in project management, Microsoft™ Excel™, data analysis and communications, plus you’ll apply your knowledge using real-world scenarios designed and taught by Compensation and Benefits leaders at ADP.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout the program, you’ll work on real-life projects and scenarios to build a portfolio of 25 work samples you can share with potential employers. You’ll develop essential skills with projects that teach you how to write effective survey questions, scrub and validate data, apply analytic methods, and create visuals like charts and graphs. You’ll show your skills in compensation with a project that guides you through analyzing jobs, building salary ranges and structures, and evaluating equity issues. In the latter half of the program, you’ll create an employee communications piece that showcases your ability to learn and apply benefits program information to real-life employee scenarios.
The requirements for attaining the ADP HR Compensation and Benefits Analyst Professional Certificate.
To identify the value and risks created by the strategy factors given a fictitious total rewards program strategy.
The typical role of a Compensation and Benefits Analyst in terms of the responsibilities and expectations.
To evaluate your strengths and development opportunities compared with the skills and competencies of a successful Compensation and Benefits Analyst.
Determine how data analytic processes are used to make more effective data-driven decisions.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate data collection methods to ensure data validity.
Apply basic project management concepts to create a simple RACI chart and Timeline.
The value created by an effective compensation strategy for both the employer and employees.
The regulations that influence compensation strategies, offerings, and administration.
The main factors and risks to consider when designing a compensation strategy that promotes fairness, transparency, and accountability.
How to use key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of a company strategy.
Come learn common processes and all the terms associated with pay grades, structures, and job analysis.
Identify legally required and commonly offered benefits and list regulations that influence benefit strategies, offerings, and administration.
Summarize the value created by an effective benefits strategy for both the employer and employees.
Discuss the factors and process used in designing a benefits strategy, including communications design and administrative tasks.
Critical concepts related to health benefits, plan types and structures, health spending accounts, dependent care, and time-off strategies.
Differentiate between different types of financial protection plans, including disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Define the purpose of financial growth plans and how a well-designed strategy can benefit employees and the organization's total rewards program.
List the basic features of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, with particular focus on details related to 401(k) plans.
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No experience is necessary. This program will introduce you to the concepts you need to know.
We strongly recommend completing the courses in the order presented. The content and activities build on information from previous lessons.
You will job-ready skills for an in-demand career as a Compensation and Benefits Analyst.
A Compensation and Benefits Analyst assesses, designs, and manages employee compensation and benefits packages and programs, ensuring they align with company goals and attract and retain talent effectively.
A Compensation and Benefits Analyst designs, administers, and evaluates employee compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. They analyze market trends, conduct salary reviews, and recommend adjustments to attract and retain talent. They also manage benefits administration, assess the cost-effectiveness of offerings, and ensure regulatory compliance.
ADP assists 1 million+ customers in 140 countries around the globe with all aspects of human capital management, including compensation and benefits. With 70+ years of success, we have an unparalleled view of the workforce and a unique lens into the employee experience of a constantly changing workforce.
We wanted to bring that knowledge and success to individuals, too. Our entry-level Certificate Programs and all our courses are based on the combined knowledge and expertise of our ~63,000 associates. Built and taught by ADP leaders, our programs are designed to prepare people like you for a career in a high-demand field, no matter what your previous experience or background.
Not at all. Data analytics is considered an essential skill for a Compensation and Benefits Analyst, but that’s part of what this program will teach you. You’ll also learn the most important calculations related to compensation analysis, with step-by-step directions to support you.
No, although you will use that program as part of your certificate program to work with data and complete activities. You’ll have access to step-by-step instructions to guide you, along with information on how to set up a free, 30-day account for Microsoft to access the program.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
¹Based on Coursera learner outcome survey responses, United States, 2021.
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