Compensation Analyst Jobs in California

A Compensation Analyst in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a company's compensation strategy. They conduct thorough analyses of salaries in the market and within the company to ensure competitive and fair compensation. They also evaluate job positions to determine classification and salary and collaborate with managers and HR partners to understand job requirements. The analyst ensures compliance with the company's regulations and federal laws.

Important skills for a Compensation Analyst include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and knowledge of HR practices and principles. They should be proficient in data management and statistical analysis and have a solid understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems. A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is generally required, while certifications like Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) can be beneficial for career advancement. Prior roles that could lead to a Compensation Analyst position include HR Generalist, Compensation Specialist, or HR Analyst.

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Payroll Analyst

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Payroll: Assist with preparing/reviewing multi-code biweekly payrolls by downloading reports and consolidating all payroll action items; notify managers on timecard (or any payroll-related)...

HRIS Analyst 3

  • Livermore, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 16 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY We are looking for an experienced HRIS Analyst who enjoys working with high performance and effective teams, in dynamic environments, providing processes and HR solutions which support...

Senior Payroll Analyst

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago

The Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for day-to-day operations, oversight and governance of the US payroll and employment tax portfolio within the Global Payroll organization. This role is...

Classification & Pay Analyst

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

and Duties Do you enjoy working in collaboratively in a team environment? Are you passionate about human resources with a knack for customer service? If you answered yes, apply today! Under...

Total Rewards Analyst - Mental Health 901

  • Alameda, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 2 days ago

(such as annual compensation reviews and open enrollment), and employee inquiries....

HRIS Analyst-Temporary

  • Livermore, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 3 days ago

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the...

PAYROLL ANALYST (Substitute; On-Call, As Needed)

  • San Lorenzo, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Lorenzo, CA
  • 3 days ago

Assist employees in the activation of a variety of voluntary deductions; distribute required paperwork to appropriate entity; establish and maintain wage garnishments as set forth by County and State...

Payroll Analyst

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Assist with garnishments, wage statements and inquiries from regulatory government agencies. Reconcile payroll data to general ledger....

Senior Payroll Analyst

  • Alameda, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 6 days ago

pay offered will take into account the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total...

Sr. Hris Analyst (Workday Hcm) (P1-1702080-1)

  • Rosemead, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Rosemead, CA
  • 6 days ago

SR. HRIS ANALYST (WORKDAY HCM) (P1-1702080-1) LOCATION Rosemead, CA POSTED 02/25/2025 TYPE Panda Restaurant Group JOB ID P1-1702080-1 Summary of Job Description: The Sr. HRIS Analyst (Workday HCM)...

Payroll Analyst 2

  • Riverside, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 6 days ago

The Harvest Shared Service Center Payroll Analyst provides payroll-related services including but not limited to onboarding, off-boarding, payroll oversight, payroll auditing, time reporting,...

Workday HRIS Analyst

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago

Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family....

Sr. Financial Analyst, Compensation and Business Partnership

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago

Analyst/HR Finance Analyst/ or FP&A....

Payroll Analyst 2 University of California Riverside

  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 days ago

Payroll Analyst 2 Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Category: Human Resources Salary: $56,000 - $96,400 Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: College of Natural &...

Payroll Analyst

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

and Duties Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with the Executive Order (EO) 22-25...

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Compensation Analyst positions.



Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
32.9%
Associate's Degree
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Compensation Analysts in California
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%



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