Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

What the job really is

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

At a glance

• Sector: Business & Financial
• O*NET-SOC code: 13-1141
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
• Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
• Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
• Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
• Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
• Develop and administer compensation programs, such as merit or incentive pay.
• Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
• Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales.
• Consult with, or serve as, technical liaison between business, industry, government, and union officials.
• Perform multifactor data and cost analyses that may be used in areas such as support of collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate personnel and labor relations programs, including performance appraisal, affirmative action, and employment equity programs.

Tools and technology

IBM SPSS Statistics, Kronos Workforce Timekeeper, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Word

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Compensation and Benefits Managers
• Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
• Human Resources Specialists
• Human Resources Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
• Administrative Services Managers
• Labor Relations Specialists

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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