Compensation Analyst Jobs in Foster City, CA

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 Compensation Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Details: Senior Compensation Analyst 135-145K, Hybrid. Liberty Personnel is partnered with a TOP AM Law Firm seeking an Senior Compensation Analyst to join their team....

HRIS Analyst, Integrations & Security

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Figma is looking for a HRIS Analyst (Integrations + Security) to leverage your technical Workday skills to translate business needs to scalable and repeatable solutions. After 3 years on Workday...

Payroll Analyst

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team. Snowflake is rapidly growing and looking for an experienced, goal-oriented Payroll Analyst to join the Americas Payroll team. You...

Financial and Faculty Compensation Analyst (Remote Opportunity)

  • Stanford, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Financial and Faculty Compensation Analyst (Remote Opportunity) School of Medicine, Redwood City, California, United States Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 4453 Employee Status: Regular Grade: J Requisition...

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Sales Compensation Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 7 days ago

., Certified Compensation Professional - CCP). Experience with incentive compensation design and administration in a sales or performance-driven environment....

Payroll Analyst 3 (6944U), BEARS Region - 76545

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Payroll Analyst 3 (6944U), BEARS Region - 76545 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our...

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Senior HRIS Analyst

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Support HR business processes such as bonus, merit, benefits and open enrollment, benefit integrations, new hire onboarding, etc....

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Senior Compensation Analyst - Remote

  • Foster City, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 10 days ago

Compensation Analyst to join our team remotely. About the role: The Sr....

Payroll Analyst 3 (6944U), BEARS Region - 76545 University of California, Berkeley

  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Payroll Analyst 3 (6944U), BEARS Region - 76545 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our...

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Senior People & Compensation Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Senior People & Compensation Analyst at Mixpanel San Francisco Bay Area About Mixpanel Mixpanel is an event analytics platform for builders who need answers from their data at their fingertipsno SQL...

Oracle Fusion Incentive Compensation Consultant

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Analyst for a mid-to-large sized organization; or, direct consulting experience Minimum of two (2) years of implementation experience of OIC solutions (i.e....

US E-Consulting-Customer-Sales&Service- Oracle Fusion Incentive Compensation Consultant

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications Required Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Consultant, or Compensation Analyst for a mid-to-large sized organization; or, direct consulting experience...

Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or SHRM-CP/PHR certification. Experience in total rewards strategy development. Knowledge of equity compensation (stock options, RSUs, ESPP plans)....

Sr HR Compensation Analyst / Program Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Prepare complex compensation analysis and reporting to identify trends and patterns to guide recommendations for plan changes and/or improvements....

SR Sales Compensation Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Monthly calculation and accurate payment for all sales commissions. Calculations will also include bonuses, spiffs, and other incentive programs at 6sense Drive continuous improvement, meet...

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Foster City, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Compensation Analyst positions.



Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in Foster City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.1%
Master's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
6.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.5%
High School or GED
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
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 Foster City, CA
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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