Compensation Analyst vs Human Resources Generalist

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Pay

Compensation Analyst

$112,400 typical, a year

Most Compensation Analysts earn $90,000 to $135,900 a year.

From 126 postings that list pay

305 open jobs now

Compensation Analyst salaries Compensation Analyst jobs

Human Resources Generalist

$82,500 typical, a year

Most Human Resources Generalists earn $62,500 to $104,500 a year.

From 2,065 postings that list pay

5,874 open jobs now

Human Resources Generalist salaries Human Resources Generalist jobs

Compensation Analysts typically earn about $29,900 more a year than Human Resources Generalists.

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

Human Resources Generalist

  • Answer employee questions about policies, benefits, and procedures.
  • Process new hire paperwork and maintain employee records.
  • Conduct employee relations investigations and resolve conflicts.
  • Support recruiting efforts and coordinate the onboarding process.
  • Manage leave of absence requests and ensure compliance.
  • Prepare reports and analyze data for HR operations.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Compensation Analyst

Asked for in both

  • Microsoft Excel 6 in 10 postings
  • HRIS 3 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 3 in 10 postings
  • Workday 3 in 10 postings
  • Compensation Benchmarking 2 in 10 postings
  • Data Analysis 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2 in 10 postings

Human Resources Generalist

Asked for in both

  • Microsoft Excel 2 in 10 postings
  • HRIS 4 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 4 in 10 postings

More common in Human Resources Generalist postings

  • Employee Relations 5 in 10 postings
  • Performance Management 3 in 10 postings
  • HR Generalist 2 in 10 postings
  • Payroll 2 in 10 postings
  • Employee Engagement 1 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Word 1 in 10 postings
  • HR Policies 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Compensation Analyst

  • Sr. Compensation Analyst

    United Site Services
    $89,500 - $134,200/yrstated Meridian, Idaho
    Microsoft ExcelWorkforce PlanningHRISLabor LawsData Integrity +5
    Senior · 4+ yrs exp 1 day ago
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  • Pay not stated Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
    Microsoft ExcelInternal ControlsWorkforce PlanningHRISMarket Pricing +7
    today
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  • $110k - $125k/yrstated IL 1465 - Itasca, IL 60143
    Compensation BenchmarkingLabor LawsData AnalysisFair Labor Standards ActMarket Analysis +2
    Senior · 5+ yrs exp 12 hours ago
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