Compensation Analyst Jobs in Newark, 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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Benefits/HRIS Analyst

  • Fordham University
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field....

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Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Kforce Technology Staffing
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Analyst....

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Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Kforce
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Kforce has a client in Brooklyn, NY that is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst....

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Senior Analyst, Compensation & Analytics

  • Forter
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Market Pricing & Benchmarking: Conduct market pricing and compensation analyses using Radford and other survey data; maintain job matches, monitor pay positioning across Engineering, Product, and Analytics...

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Senior Payroll Analyst

  • Beacon Hill Staffing Group
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here I am currently partnered up with a company in the entertainment industry who is looking to expand their payroll team and hire a Senior Payroll Analyst to report...

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Global Payroll Analyst

  • Aston Carter
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Global Payroll Analyst Job Description The Global Payroll Analyst will own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for multi-state U.S. employees while supporting international payroll...

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Compensation Analyst

  • Cushman & Wakefield Inc
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description Compensation Analysis & Market Pricing Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using multiple survey sources and pricing tools to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices....

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Client Policy Senior Analyst - Compensation (remote)

  • Broadridge
  • Newark, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities Review SEC filings and proxy statements from publicly traded companies, with a focus on executive compensation programs and share-based compensation plans to maintain data integrity...

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Payroll Analyst

  • Dexian
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Payroll Analyst Job Duration: 6+ Months Contract Location: New York NY 10036 Hours: 9am to 6pm Dynamic Payroll Analyst Position - Drive Precision and Efficiency in Complex Payroll Environments!...

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HRIS Analyst II

  • Socure
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Why Socure? Socure is building the identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy - verifying 100% of good identities in real time and stopping fraud before it starts. The mission is big,...

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Compensation Analyst

  • The New York Times Company
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

About the Role, Mission or Department Overview To help us do this essential work, The New York Times is hiring a Compensation Analyst....

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Payroll Analyst Temp to Perm

  • Ramp Business Corporation
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

About Ramp Ramp is building the smart infrastructure for finance teams, embedded in the transaction flow of every dollar a business spends. We automate how over $100B in annualized spend flows in...

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Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Etsy, Inc.
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Compensation Analyst to join our dynamic People team....

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Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate (Junior-to-Mid-Level)

  • Reed Smith
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

The Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Group of Reed Smith is currently seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join the firm's New York, Pittsburgh, Boston or Atlanta offices. This...

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Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Flatiron Health
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

We're looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst to help us accomplish our mission to improve and extend lives by learning from the experience of every person with cancer....

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Compensation Analyst positions.



Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in Newark, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
High School or GED
4.0%
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 Newark, 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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