Compensation Analyst Jobs in Menlo Park, 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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Sr HRIS Analyst

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities HRIS Management: Administer and maintain the HRIS and related systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations....

Payroll Analyst

  • Dublin, CA (23 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (23 miles from Menlo Park, 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...

Staff Compensation Analyst

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Lumentum is seeking for a highly motivated Staff Compensation Analyst with a passion for data and analytics....

Financial and Faculty Compensation Analyst (Remote Opportunity)

  • Stanford, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, 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...

Remote Work

Senior HRIS Analyst

  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Remote Work

Senior Compensation Analyst - Remote

  • Foster City, CA (8 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (8 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Oracle Fusion Incentive Compensation Consultant

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, 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 Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 16 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 (6 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (6 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, salary administration, or HR analytics....

Sr HR Compensation Analyst / Program Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, 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. Payroll Analyst (Temporary)

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago

The Senior Payroll Analyst will perform complex administrative and accounting duties necessary to prepare payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in a multi-state environment and globally...

Sr Compensation Analyst / Program Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 27 days ago

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

Staff Compensation Analyst

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Job Summary: Supermicro is looking for a Lead Compensation Analyst reporting to the VP, Global Human Resources....

Senior HRIS Analyst-Talent Systems [San Mateo]

  • Foster City, CA (8 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Foster City, CA (8 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

SIE's People Team is embarking on a journey to transform employee experience. We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Talent Management Product Owner to join the People Technology and Services...

Total Rewards Analyst

  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Culture and Talent Total Rewards Role The Global Total Rewards Team is a part of our Culture and Talent (Human Resources) Organization....

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Compensation Analyst positions.



Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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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