Compensation Analyst Jobs in Edison, NJ

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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Senior Analyst, HRIS

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Your Impact on our Mission Zocdoc's most important asset is our people. As a Senior HRIS Analyst, you'll play a meaningful role in building and configuring our HRIS (Workday). You'll work closely...

HRIS Analyst

  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

HR Systems Administrator World Insurance Associates is a unique insurance organization offering top products and services from major providers, combined with attentive service from local agents....

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Compensation Analyst

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate...

Payroll Analyst

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

W-2s and T4s, and RL1s.Assist with international payroll inputs and auditing utilizing Papaya GlobalMaintain non-exempt payroll time management system in UKGResponsible for executing any incoming garnishment...

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Senior Sales Compensation Analyst

  • Bridgewater, NJ (12 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (12 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Description: The Sr. Analyst, Sales Compensation is a key member of the Commercial Operations team within the specialty pharmaceutical business unit. The responsibilities include ensuring accurate...

Payroll Analyst

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Payroll Analyst Location: Princeton, NJ 08543 | Hybrid (3 days onsite) Duration: 6 Months Pay Range: $30-$35.71/hr. Responsibilities: Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing using UKG Pro...

Payroll Analyst- US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

accuracy of payroll data entry, validation, and reconciliations, working with data uploads, APIs and manual data entry Handle payroll-related deductions, including benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments...

Procure to Pay Analyst

  • Whippany, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Purpose of the role To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. Accountabilities Support various business areas with day-to-day...

US E - Payroll Analyst- US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

accuracy of payroll data entry, validation, and reconciliations, working with data uploads, APIs and manual data entry Handle payroll-related deductions, including benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments...

Senior Payroll Analyst

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Job Details Accounting Senior Payroll Analyst Princeton, NJ Posted: 6/3/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 60649 Job Category: Accounting Position Type: Contract Duration: 4+ months Remaining...

Payroll Analyst

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Title : Payroll Analyst Location : FULLY REMOTE Pay :$35 - $40 an hour A global leading company is looking for an Payroll Analyst to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties...

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Analyst, HRIS

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track...

Payroll Analyst

  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Complete US employment verifications and assist with wage garnishments....

Payroll Analyst

  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Process wage garnishments, child support and subpoenas as required by law....

Payroll Analyst

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are The Farmer's Dog was born from a mission to change the landscape of pet health, providing dogs and their humans with honest, smart, and simple care. We're starting by radically...

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Compensation Analyst positions.



Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ
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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