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Compensation and Benefits Analyst

What does a Compensation and Benefits Analyst do?

A Compensation and Benefits Analyst is responsible for evaluating and managing employee compensation and benefits programs within an organization. Their duties include conducting market research to determine competitive salary and benefits packages, analyzing data on employee demographics and performance, and making recommendations for compensation adjustments and benefit enhancements. Compensation and Benefits Analysts also design and administer employee incentive programs, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and communicate with employees regarding compensation and benefits policies. They are crucial in attracting and retaining talent while providing fair and competitive compensation practices.

    Tier 1

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    		 1 to 2
    years of
    experience

    Tier 2

    .

    		 3 to 5
    years of
    experience

    Tier 3

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    		 > 5
    years of
    experience

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Conducting market research to assess competitive salary and benefits packages.
    • Analyzing employee demographics and performance data.
    • Recommending adjustments to compensation and benefits programs.
    • Designing and administering employee incentive programs.
    • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements regarding compensation and benefits.
    • Communicating with employees regarding compensation and benefits policies and programs.

    Day-to-Day Duties

    • Conducting market research on compensation trends.
    • Analyzing employee data for compensation analysis.
    • Recommending adjustments to compensation and benefits programs.
    • Designing and implementing employee incentive programs.
    • Communicating with employees regarding benefits policies.

    SKILLS AND TOOLS

    Soft Skills

    • Analytical thinking
    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem-solving abilities
    • Integrity
    • Time management
    • Adaptability
    • Empathy

    Hard Skills

    • Data analysis
    • Compensation benchmarking
    • Benefits administration
    • Regulatory compliance knowledge
    • Market research
    • Microsoft Excel or HRIS proficiency

    Tools

    Radford, Mercer, or PayScale 70%
    Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP Workforce Now 90%
    Microsoft Excel, Tableau, or SPSS 80%

    Education

    Common Educational Backgrounds and Careers for this Role:

    • Human Resources
    • Business Administration
    • Forensic Finance
    • Accounting
    • Management Studies
    • Compensation Management
    • Business Management
    • Statistics
    • Economics
    • Labor Relations

    CANDIDATES TESTS

    Tests & Evaluations for Candidates

    QuickBooks

    QuickBooks Online (UK and US version) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accountants, financial clerks, financial managers, business and clerical administrators.

    GAAP

    Use the Financial accounting (US GAAP) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accounts assistants, financial accountants, financial managers, and other roles requiring a good grasp of financial accounting.

    IFRS

    Use the Financial accounting (IFRS) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accounts assistants, financial accountants, financial managers, and other roles requiring a good grasp of financial accounting.