Compensation Analyst Jobs in Garwood, 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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Payroll Analyst

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Out client, a global consulting firm, is looking for a Payroll Analyst to join their team. This analyst will be reporting to the Payroll Manager and will be assisting with processing payroll and...

Employee Benefits Associate - New York

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Katten, a global Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a highly qualified Associate to join its Tax Department in the Employee Benefits Practice Group in the New York office. Candidates should have 5-7...

Human Capital Management, Partner Experience - Compensation, Analyst / Sr. Analy

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally,...

HRIS Analyst

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Overview ArchCare Program: ArchCare Community Services Location: New York, NY (midtown Manhattan office, 5 days a week) Overview: ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are...

Human Capital Management, Partner Experience - Compensation, Analyst / Sr. Analyst, New York

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally,...

Payroll Analyst

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Payroll Analyst New York, New York Direct (Permanent) Full Time $ 65,000 - $ 75,000 per year April 28, 2025 Job ID: F CDZ_... Job Summary Out client, a global consulting firm, is looking for a...

Compensation Consultant

  • Warren, NJ (10 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (10 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

About the Role:We're seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our team and support both broad based compensation initiatives as well as manage our equity programs....

Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Somerset, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

A minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, with a focus on complex compensation structures....

Senior Incentive Compensation Analyst

  • New York City, NY (17 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York City, NY (17 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

About the Role: AlphaSense is looking for a highly motivated Senior Incentive Compensation Analyst to help drive accuracy and efficiency in our incentive compensation process....

HRIS Analyst

  • New Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title HRIS Analyst Job Category Staff & Executive - Human Resources Department UHR Info Systems & Technology Overview Rutgers, The State...

HRIS Analyst Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an HRIS Analyst for University Human Resources ( UHR ). The HRIS Analyst is integral part of the Human Resource...

Payroll Analyst

  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Job Title: Canadian Payroll Specialist Location: Remote Type: Contract Role Pay rate- $35-40 per hour About the Role Our client, a leader in chemical manufacturing, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to...

Compensation Analyst-Remote

  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Minimum of 3 years of experience in compensation analysis, preferably with an international focus....

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HRIS Analyst

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Our client a prominent wealth management firm, is seeking an HRIS Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience with people analytics reporting, handling dashboards,...

Senior Compensation Consultant

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

A Master's degree or certifications in compensation (e.g., CCP, GRP) is a plus. + Minimum of 7+ years of experience in compensation analysis, compensation strategy, or consulting....

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Garwood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in Garwood, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.1%
Master's Degree
32.8%
Associate's Degree
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.5%
High School or GED
4.2%
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 Garwood, 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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