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... Assist with analysis of sales compensation plans and strategic plan design innovations What you'll need: Bachelor's degree preferred 4+ years of relevant work experience Previous experience in a ...

VP, Workers Compensation

Glastonbury, CT · Hybrid

$194K - $308K/yr

At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something ... Drives efficiencies across the nearly 200 Claims employees within the Workers Compensation line of ...

Generate reports and conduct analysis on equity compensation data to support management decision-making. * Assist with the development and delivery of equity compensation communications and training ...

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Stamford, CT · On-site

$74K - $92K/yr

... guidance materials. * Assist with periodic audits of leave records and support compliance ... Compensation Reporting & Analytics Support * Consolidate compensation and employee data submitted ...

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Stamford, CT · On-site

$74K - $92K/yr

... guidance materials. * Assist with periodic audits of leave records and support compliance ... Compensation Reporting & Analytics Support * Consolidate compensation and employee data submitted ...

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Compensation Assistant information

What is the difference between Compensation Assistant vs Benefits Coordinator?

AspectCompensation AssistantBenefits Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require a bachelor’s degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require a bachelor’s degree
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, HR departmentOffice setting, HR or benefits department
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries for payroll and compensation supportCommon in healthcare, corporate, and government sectors for benefits management
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level HR roles focusing on pay structuresCompared for roles managing employee benefits programs

The Compensation Assistant primarily supports salary and pay structure tasks within HR departments, focusing on compensation data and payroll. In contrast, the Benefits Coordinator manages employee benefits programs like health insurance and retirement plans. Both roles require similar credentials and are found in similar work environments, but they focus on different aspects of HR functions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Compensation Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compensation Assistant, you need a strong understanding of payroll processes, data entry, and basic HR principles, often supported by a degree in human resources or business administration. Familiarity with HRIS systems, payroll software, and spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel is typically required. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills help distinguish top performers in this position. These capabilities ensure accurate compensation processing, data integrity, and effective support for HR functions within an organization.

How does a Compensation Assistant typically collaborate with HR and payroll teams?

As a Compensation Assistant, you’ll frequently work alongside HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation data. Your role often involves gathering salary information, updating records, and resolving discrepancies by communicating with both HR specialists and payroll coordinators. Effective collaboration is essential, as you may assist in preparing reports for management and participate in audits or compliance reviews. Building strong working relationships across these teams helps you streamline workflows and support organizational goals.

What are Compensation Assistants?

Compensation Assistants are human resources professionals who support the administration of employee compensation programs within an organization. Their duties typically include maintaining salary databases, assisting with payroll processing, preparing compensation reports, and providing support for salary surveys and job evaluations. They play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and in accordance with company policies, while also helping HR departments comply with relevant laws and regulations. Compensation Assistants often serve as a point of contact for compensation-related inquiries from staff.
What are the most commonly searched types of Compensation jobs in Connecticut? The most popular types of Compensation jobs in Connecticut are:
Infographic showing various Compensation Assistant job openings in Connecticut as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Compensation Partner

Gartner

Stamford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

When you join Gartner, you will be part of a fast-growing team that helps the world become smarter and more connected. We are the leader in our industry, achieving double-digit growth by helping clients make the right decisions with business and technology insights they cannot find anywhere else. Our associates enjoy a collaborative work environment, exceptional training, and career development - as well as unlimited growth potential. If you like working with a generous, supportive, high-performing team, Gartner is where you want to be.

About this role:

The primary responsibility of the compensation group includes the preparation of company-wide and business unit compensation modeling and analyses, design/structure of broad-based pay programs, competitive benchmarking including data collection and analysis, managing vendors and external consultants, preparation of exhibits for senior management, managing annual bonus and merit planning process, preparing base salary budgets and analytics, and collaborating with HR Business partners to support their business' compensation needs.

What you'll do:

Conduct analysis on pay and performance, identify trends, present findings to senior HR and business leaders

Consult with HR Partners and senior business managers on pay decisions and related challenges

Serve as an advocate of compensation philosophy and HR Partners and recruiters on how to apply to their businesses

Study market trends; report findings and recommendations to team

Support the annual merit, bonus, and equity allocation processes which include assisting in the allocation of funding, defining, and delivering training to users, and reviewing salary increase recommendations against guidelines to highlight discrepancies

Continuously improve through development of tools and streamlining processes to increase efficiency of compensation planning efforts, analytics

Assist with analysis of sales compensation plans and strategic plan design innovations

What you'll need:

Bachelor's degree preferred

4+ years of relevant work experience

Previous experience in a consultative compensation role with an analytical basis

Proficiency in communicating complicated concepts to a broad audience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. ability to write complex dynamic formulas, charts, and dashboards)

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Ability to maintain discretion with extremely confidential information

Ability to build trust-based relationships with HR Partners and management

Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills

Ability to build a story with data to support business decisions and recommendations


What we offer:

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits, including:

An upbeat, positive culture. Integrity, objectivity, collaboration, results, and a no-limits mindset are central to our values

Limitless growth. We work with you to help you meet your goals and advance within the company

Encouragement to be innovative and challenge status quo

Exposure to industry leading training and development

Performance based recognition and rewards

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you'll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients' AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You'll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It's an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that's reshaping the way we operate. If you're passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that's guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 86,000 USD - 118,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.


The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email toApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.

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