Explore Compensation and Benefits Analyst Jobs

Compensation and Benefits Analysts help organizations design, evaluate, and administer pay and employee benefits programs. They analyze salary data, assess benefits costs, and support compensation strategies that help employers attract and retain talent while meeting business goals. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Compensation and Benefits Analyst Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and seniority, but often include researching market pay, analyzing internal compensation data, preparing reports, and reviewing salary structures. Analysts may also evaluate health and retirement plans, track benefits expenses, support annual compensation cycles, and help ensure programs align with company policies and applicable regulations. Some roles focus primarily on compensation, benefits, or a specific area such as executive pay or job evaluation.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek analytical ability, attention to detail, and experience working with compensation or benefits data. Familiarity with spreadsheets, HR information systems, survey data, and reporting tools can be valuable. Strong communication skills help analysts explain findings to HR leaders and business partners. Requirements may include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, along with relevant experience; expectations differ across employers.

Career Opportunities and Salary Factors

Compensation and Benefits Analysts work in a range of industries and organization sizes, often within human resources or total rewards teams. Career paths may lead to senior analyst, compensation manager, benefits manager, or total rewards leadership roles. Pay varies according to experience, location, industry, scope of responsibility, and specialized expertise. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where available.

Find Compensation and Benefits Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore Compensation and Benefits Analyst opportunities and related total rewards roles. Review job requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details to identify positions that match your background and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compensation and benefits programs. Leverage your analytical skills and expertise in Workday to support strategic decision-making and ensure competitive, equi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $107K *

Drive the enhancement of compensation and total rewards programs, leveraging data analysis to inform decision-making. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable insights...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Analyze compensation strategies and provide expert consulting to HR teams, ensuring compliance with policies and laws. Collaborate on job evaluations and develop resources to enhance compensation prog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$76K - $105K *

Pioneer innovative compensation strategies while collaborating across teams to enhance our multi-jurisdictional compensation programs. Utilize analytical skills to deliver insights and support HR init...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance compensation strategies and support UCSF leaders in attracting and retaining top talent through effective analysis, consultation, and program administration in a dynamic HR...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead the administration of benefits and compensation programs, ensuring compliance and effective communication across a multi-state workforce. Drive initiatives that enhance employe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $88K *

Analyze compensation data and trends to optimize employee reward programs. Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Finance to ensure accurate administration of compensation plans, supporting market benchmar...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$66K - $98K *

Deliver comprehensive compensation analysis and program support, ensuring competitive and equitable pay practices. Collaborate with HR and management to evaluate roles, conduct market research, and ma...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $98K *

Support the design and implementation of competitive compensation programs. Analyze market trends, conduct job evaluations, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with HR and manag...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $98K *

Analyze and enhance compensation programs by conducting market research, evaluating jobs, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with HR and management to maintain competitive pay practices and support...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K *

Unlock potential by providing analytical support for compensation programs, including salary planning, market pricing, and M&A activities. Collaborate with HR to drive data-driven decisions and enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$62K - $99K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on compensation analysis, job classification, and compliance. Collaborate with HR and management to ensure competitive pay practices and maintain organizat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$76K - $90K *

Unlock potential by driving Total Rewards initiatives, supporting compensation, benefits, and equity programs. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and compliance while delivering insight...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize compensation processes and analytics in a fast-paced, globally distributed company. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights, maintain equity administration, and ensure data accu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $125K *

Analyze and administer competitive compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Provide data-driven insights and consultative support to HR and business leaders while fostering an in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $125K *

Champion competitive compensation programs by analyzing data and providing insights that align pay practices with business goals, ensuring engagement and retention in a collaborative environment. Your...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $124K *

Drive impactful compensation strategies by analyzing data, managing programs, and collaborating with stakeholders. Leverage expertise to enhance processes and deliver insights that support equitable p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $124K *

Elevate compensation strategies by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage compensation programs, analyze trends, and recommend solutions that ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize compensation strategies, supporting firm-wide initiatives. Collaborate with HR teams to manage reporting, analytics, and project management, ensuring data integrity and effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $116K *

Help us conduct compensation analyses and design total compensation programs, ensuring high-quality client experiences through data-driven insights and collaborative solutions in a dynamic, remote env...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform compensation strategies by analyzing job evaluations, benchmarking, and implementing efficient processes. Collaborate with management to ensure competitive pay practices and support business...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $115K *

Optimize total rewards analytics by leveraging AI and data visualization to enhance compensation and benefits programs. Collaborate with HR leadership to transform complex data into actionable insight...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Compensation team focused on data management, reporting, and process improvement. Contribute to compensation activities across the Americas while supporting gl...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by supporting compensation programs through analysis, reporting, and administration. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate employee compensation data and streamline...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $160K *

Lead compensation initiatives by partnering with stakeholders to enhance pay structures, analyze market data, and drive process improvements, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance acro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Compensation and Benefits Analyst do?question toggle

    A Compensation and Benefits Analyst evaluates pay and employee benefits programs. Typical work includes researching market salaries, analyzing compensation data, preparing reports, tracking benefits costs, and supporting HR planning and annual review processes.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Compensation and Benefits Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, relevant HR or rewards experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with spreadsheets or HR systems.

  • Which skills are important for Compensation and Benefits Analysts?question toggle

    Useful skills include data analysis, attention to detail, knowledge of compensation or benefits practices, reporting, spreadsheet skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to HR teams and business leaders.

  • How much do Compensation and Benefits Analysts earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, employer size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; actual compensation and eligibility vary by posting.

  • Where can Compensation and Benefits Analysts find jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Compensation and Benefits Analyst and related total rewards titles, and review each listing for its requirements and compensation information.