Compensation Analyst Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day 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....

Accounting/Payroll Analyst (33388), 40 hrs/wk - Business Department

  • Danville, CA (9 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Danville, CA (9 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Letter of Interest Resume Current Letter of Recommendation Requirements / Qualifications For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here

HRIS Analyst, Integrations & Security

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 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 (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Assist the Payroll team with compliance related matters such as but not limited to multi-jurisdiction tax withholdings, reviewing timesheets for non-exempt employees, garnishments, annual audits, balancing...

Sales Compensation Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content,...

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

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 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...

Remote Work

Senior Compensation Analyst - Remote

  • Foster City, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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

HRIS Analyst

  • San Rafael, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Position at The Pasha Group Information for California residents about our collection and use of job applicant personal information can be found here: Privacy Practices Now Hiring: HRIS Analyst...

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

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 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...

Remote Work

Senior People & Compensation Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 17 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...

HRIS Analyst

  • Corte Madera, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Corte Madera, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching. The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry,...

SR Sales Compensation Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 22 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...

Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate Location: San Francisco Bay Area Location: San Francisco Bay Area Solutus has been engaged by several law firms throughout EMEA, APAC and...

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Salary for Compensation Analyst Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Compensation Analyst positions.



Highest Education Level

Compensation Analysts in Walnut Creek, 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
2.7%
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 Walnut Creek, 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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