Compensation Analyst Jobs in Illinois

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 Reporting and Compensation Analyst - IT Solutions

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 3 hours ago

About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology,...

Senior Compensation and Rewards Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Total Rewards: Base Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 Bonus Potential: 12% 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision from Day One, PTO days and more Hybrid work schedule in Chicago Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity...

Sr Compensation Analyst (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Analyst under limited direction, provides advanced analytical support of US Foods compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with applicable...

HR Compensation Analyst

  • Champaign, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Performs a variety of responsible professional, technical and analytical classification and compensation activities related to the maintenance of the organizations' compensation system....

HRIS Analyst - SAP

  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Rogers Corporation in Carol Stream, Illinois, United States Job Description HRIS Analyst - SAP Location: Chandler, AZ, US, 85224Bear, DE, US, 19701Narragansett, RI, US, 2882Woodstock, CT, US,...

Workday HRIS Analyst / Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Workday HRIS Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing LivaNova's global HR technology stack, with a key focus on Workday....

Sr Compensation Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation the Senior Compensation Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating compensation programs that contribute to the agency's ability...

Total Rewards Analyst

  • Wheeling, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 4 days ago

Maintain data in HR systems to ensure integrity and compliance, conduct audits and make associated corrections as appropriate....

Payroll Analyst

  • Evanston, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 4 days ago

Process wage garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other deductions in compliance with federal and state regulations....

HRIS Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Job Description and Responsibilities As an HRIS Analyst at Orion Steel, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our human resources information systems to enhance workforce management and data integrity...

Compensation Analyst

  • Naperville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 5 days ago

Supports the Total Rewards team by administering different compensation and rewards programs, as needed....

Remote Work

Payroll Analyst- Senior Associate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Our client is currently seeking a Payroll Analyst- Senior Associate This is remote but will move to a hybrid model 2-3 days a week onsite to Chicago, IL down the road. MUST be local enough to make...

Incentive Compensation Analyst

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel...

Compensation Analyst Senior

  • Evanston, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 7 days ago

Senior Compensation Analyst As the Senior Compensation Analyst, you will have the opportunity to design, implement, and evaluate compensation programs throughout our growing organization....

Analyst, HRIS (Temporary Position 90-days)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

CORE JOB DUTIES Support HR systems, including HRIS (Wurk), Greenhouse ATS and FreshService ticketing systems, to include configurations, maintenance, data entry, processing corrections, running scheduled...

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Illinois

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 Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.1%
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 Illinois
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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