Compensation Analyst Jobs in New York City, NY

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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HRIS Analyst

  • Iselin, NJ (19 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ (19 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 hours 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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Sr. Analyst, Compensation Programs

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Discovery Inc. seeks an Global Total Rewards Analyst for the HR Compensation & Benefits department....

Compensation Analyst

  • New York City, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 1 day 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...

HRIS Analyst

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Our client, a prominent financial services organization, is seeking a hands-on HRIS Analyst with a strong attention to detail to join their NYC team. The ideal candidate will have experience...

Payroll Analyst

  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 2 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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HRIS Analyst

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

Create visually appealing and easy-to-understand data visualizations to represent HR metrics and trends....

Senior Compensation Analyst

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 3 days ago

drive informed decision-making and support organizational wide total rewards program initiatives....

Payroll Analyst- US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Jersey City, NJ (3 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (3 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 4 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 (23 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (23 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 5 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 (3 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (3 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 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...

Compensation Analyst

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (16 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (16 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Summary: The Compensation Analyst is responsible for supporting the administration of the Bank’s compensation programs....

Employee Benefits Associate

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Employee Benefits Associate Winston & Strawn LLP United States, York, York Jun 03, 2025 The York office is looking to add one associate with one to three years of experience in executive...

Compensation Consultant, Per Diem

  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

The Compensation Consultant works closely with the Compensation Manager and Director of Total Rewards to advise on structure changes, and resolve complex compensation related issues....

Senior Workday (HRIS) Analyst, Time Tracking

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Senior Workday (HRIS) Analyst, Time Tracking - New York, NY Do you have impeccable Workday skills, an eye for detail, and strong business acumen? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse...

Payroll Analyst

  • Hempstead, NY (21 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hempstead, NY (21 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Reconciles and processes all payroll-related vendor payments (i.e. garnishments, union dues, contracted providers, etc.) Prepares monthly accounting reports....

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in New York City, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Compensation Analyst positions.



Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in New York City, NY 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 New York City, NY
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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