Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst Professional Certificate
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst Professional Certificate

Unlock your potential in Compensation and Benefits. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career as a Compensation and Benefits Analyst. No degree or experience required.

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2 months at 10 hours a week
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4.6

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
2 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Identify the value HR’s Compensation and Benefits function provides organizations as a strategic business partner.

  • Build a foundation of basic compensation terms, regulations, and concepts needed to support strategy design and administration.

  • Build a foundation of basic benefit terms, regulations, and concepts needed to support strategy design and administration.

  • Develop essential competencies like research, data gathering and analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills.

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What you'll learn

  • The requirements for attaining the ADP HR Compensation and Benefits Analyst Professional Certificate.

  • To identify the value and risks created by the strategy factors given a fictitious total rewards program strategy.

  • The typical role of a Compensation and Benefits Analyst in terms of the responsibilities and expectations.

  • To evaluate your strengths and development opportunities compared with the skills and competencies of a successful Compensation and Benefits Analyst.

Skills you'll gain

Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, and Employee Retention

What you'll learn

  • Determine how data analytic processes are used to make more effective data-driven decisions.

  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate data collection methods to ensure data validity.

  • Apply basic project management concepts to create a simple RACI chart and Timeline.

Skills you'll gain

Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Employee Surveys, Focus Group, Project Management, Data Collection, Compensation and Benefits, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Timelines, Data Visualization, and Google Sheets

What you'll learn

  • The value created by an effective compensation strategy for both the employer and employees.

  • The regulations that influence compensation strategies, offerings, and administration.

  • The main factors and risks to consider when designing a compensation strategy that promotes fairness, transparency, and accountability.

  • How to use key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of a company strategy.

Skills you'll gain

Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Communication Strategies, Labor Compliance, Equities, Human Resource Strategy, Benchmarking, and Benefits Administration

What you'll learn

  • Come learn common processes and all the terms associated with pay grades, structures, and job analysis.

Skills you'll gain

Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Job Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Payroll, Benchmarking, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Review, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, and Market Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Identify legally required and commonly offered benefits and list regulations that influence benefit strategies, offerings, and administration.

  • Summarize the value created by an effective benefits strategy for both the employer and employees.

  • Discuss the factors and process used in designing a benefits strategy, including communications design and administrative tasks.

Skills you'll gain

Regulatory Compliance, Benefits Administration, Communication Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Calendar Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Administrative Support, Business Strategy, Benchmarking, Compensation and Benefits, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, and Compensation Management

What you'll learn

  • Critical concepts related to health benefits, plan types and structures, health spending accounts, dependent care, and time-off strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Employee Assistance Programs, Human Resources, Insurance, Program Evaluation, Diversity and Inclusion, Dental Care, Communication Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, and Health Care

What you'll learn

  • Differentiate between different types of financial protection plans, including disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. 

  • Define the purpose of financial growth plans and how a well-designed strategy can benefit employees and the organization's total rewards program. 

  • List the basic features of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, with particular focus on details related to 401(k) plans.  

Skills you'll gain

Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Administration, Insurance, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Financial Planning, Payroll Administration, Communication, Financial Services, Tax Management, Training Programs, and Equities

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