Compensation Analyst vs Compliance Officer

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Pay

Compensation Analyst

$110,000 typical, a year

Most Compensation Analysts earn $88,900 to $137,100 a year.

From 116 postings that list pay

294 open jobs now

Compensation Analyst salaries Compensation Analyst jobs

Compliance Officer

$100,000 typical, a year

Most Compliance Officers earn $75,600 to $130,000 a year.

From 1,051 postings that list pay

2,851 open jobs now

Compliance Officer salaries Compliance Officer jobs

Compensation Analysts typically earn about $10,000 more a year than Compliance Officers.

What each one does

Compensation Analyst

  • Conduct market research and compensation analysis to ensure pay structures are competitive and aligned with industry standards.
  • Analyze internal compensation data to identify trends and areas for improvement ensuring equity and consistency across the organization.
  • Prepare and reconcile data sets that feed compensation models, accruals, and forecasts.
  • Support the annual compensation cycle including bonus pool analysis, compensation statement generation and distribution.
  • Partner with HR, Recruiting, Finance, and business leaders on compensation decisions.
  • Audit and maintain compensation data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Compliance Officer

  • Conduct periodic audits and inspections of operations to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Review and analyze data to identify potential risks, violations, or areas for improvement.
  • Monitor and track regulatory changes to ensure the organization stays up to date with requirements.
  • Prepare and submit reports summarizing audit findings, compliance status, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide guidance and training to staff on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Compensation Analyst

Asked for in both

  • Microsoft Excel 6 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings

More common in Compensation Analyst postings

  • Compensation Analysis 5 in 10 postings
  • Compensation 4 in 10 postings
  • Market Pricing 4 in 10 postings
  • Workday 3 in 10 postings
  • HRIS 3 in 10 postings
  • Compensation Benchmarking 2 in 10 postings
  • Data Analysis 2 in 10 postings
  • Job Architecture 2 in 10 postings

Compliance Officer

Asked for in both

  • Microsoft Excel 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings

More common in Compliance Officer postings

  • Auditing 2 in 10 postings
  • Regulatory Compliance 2 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's Degree 2 in 10 postings
  • Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Word 1 in 10 postings
  • Regulatory Requirements 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 1 in 10 postings
  • Internal Audit 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Compensation Analyst

  • Pay not stated Sacramento, California, United States
    PayrollCollective AgreementsCompensation BenchmarkingEmployee ClassificationCompensation & Benefits
    4 days ago
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  • Pay not stated San Francisco, California, United States
    Compensation AnalysisCompensation BenchmarkingCollective AgreementsCompensation & BenefitsPayroll
    4 days ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Stamford, Connecticut, United States
    PayrollCompensation BenchmarkingCompensation & Benefits
    Senior 4 days ago
    Apply

Compliance Officer

  • People Compliance Specialist

    Anduril Industries
    $101k - $135k/yrstated Ashville, Ohio, United States
    Project ManagementAuditingHR ComplianceRegulatory ReportingLabor Laws
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp today
    Apply
  • Pay not stated New York, NY
    JiraTransaction MonitoringTILA/Reg ZNotionFinCEN +8
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp 7 hours ago
    Apply
  • $90k - $120k/yrstated Chicago, IL Hybrid
    JiraInternal ControlsServiceNowVisioSharePoint +13
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp 7 hours ago
    Apply

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