Compensation Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Compensation Analyst jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Deerfield, and Sterling and other Illinois metros, with employers like CannonDesign, Kirkland & Ellis, and Nutrien hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
In alignment with Group Strategies, Policies, and Guidelines, the Compensation Analyst is responsible for administration, analysis, and optimization of Compensation Programs alongside cost control, reporting and ensuring regulatory compliance. Providing support to the P&O team that will attract and retain talent that will drive Ferrero’s global objectives across Wells. You will support the local implementation of our global Rewards strategy, ensuring compensation programs and tools are competitive and aligned to business priorities. You’ll provide clear and speedy business information, tools, communications support / advice to the local personnel in Rewards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administration of the Compensation plan locally and the Group reward programs, which includes reporting and having as point of reference to Group Rewards.
- Responsible, along with the Director for the deployment of local compensation policies and ad hoc programs such as, but not limited to Sales Incentives, Short Term Incentives, Retention plans etc., in alignment with Group Principals.
- Monitor and analyze local market trends and evaluate external competitiveness to drive local rewards strategies.
- Assist with the local focal point for Reward related topics (including systems) providing consultancy and expertise to Group/Local stakeholders and share best practices.
- Contributes to the Reward digitization process.
- Ensure Compliance to all relevant laws and practices including adherence to federal.
- Audits: evaluate jobs internally to ensure wage and salary rate recommendations are following federal, state and local regulations. (FLSA, DOL etc.)
- Provides detailed analysis on internal and external equity and provides reports as requested by P&O leadership, P&O BP’s or line managers.
- Provides data to support KPI’s and the P&O Dashboard, along with assisting with data as requested for negotiations.
- Supports the implementation of the Group’s expat policy, being the local point of reference for expat-related technical topics.
- Handles compensation related topics with external stakeholders and payroll team.
- Provides tactical support for expat procedures.
- Assists Group projects in his/her area of responsibility as well as local projects to ensure proper and consistent implementation.
- Contribute to process improvements and digitalization of compensation programs.
- Involved in cost management, including invoicing and purchase order processes. (Ariba)
- Provide reports to audit salary review adherence and other compensation program adherence.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, human services field, business administration.
- 5 years in Compensation administration.
- Knowledge - Experience with educating others on complex concepts. Fluency with digital workplace platforms; comfort with data, KPIs, and dashboards.
- Skills - Proficient with Microsoft Office suite: High level utility of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Strong communication skills across functions.
- Abilities - Ability to effectively read, analyze and interpret information, summarize and present data to leadership. Strength in understanding and implementation of regulatory compliance actions.
Reports to Manager of Compensation
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this position is $71,000 to $112,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Compensation Analyst Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CannonDesign1

- Kirkland & Ellis1

- Nutrien1

- UL Solutions1

- Wahl Clipper Corporation1

Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage2
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compensation analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and modeling
- Experience with compensation benchmarking surveys such as Radford or Mercer
- Knowledge of FLSA classifications and pay equity analysis methods
- Certified Compensation Professional designation preferred for senior roles
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle
Compensation Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many compensation analyst jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 7+ compensation analyst openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Deerfield, and Sterling. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do compensation analysts make in Illinois?
Compensation analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $79,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,190 for the lowest 10% to over $128,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most compensation analyst jobs?
Chicago, Deerfield, and Sterling have the most compensation analyst openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire compensation analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring compensation analysts in Illinois include CannonDesign, Kirkland & Ellis, and Nutrien, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote compensation analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 14% of compensation analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for compensation analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to compensation analyst jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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