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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Benefit Specialist

2.	Benefits Administrator

3.	Benefits Analyst

4.	Benefits Consultant

5.	Benefits Coordinator

6.	Benefits Manager

7.	Benefits Representative

8.	Benefits Specialist

9.	Compensation / Benefits Specialist

10.	Compensation Analyst

11.	Compensation and Benefits Analyst

12.	Compensation Consultant

13.	Compensation Coordinator

14.	Compensation Expert

15.	Compensation Specialist

16.	Contracts Specialist

17.	Employee Benefits Manager

18.	Employee Benefits Specialist

19.	Employee Benefits Supervisor

20.	Employment Advisor

21.	Employment Benefits or Pensions Retirement Plan Specialist

22.	Health Plan Specialist

23.	Human Resource Specialist

24.	Human Resources Analyst

25.	Human Resources Generalist

26.	Human Resources Manager

27.	Human Resources Officer

28.	Human Resources Representative

29.	Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist)

30.	Job Analyst

31.	Job Specification Writer

32.	Occupational Analyst

33.	Payroll Specialist

34.	Pension Administrator

35.	Personnel Specialist

36.	Personnel Staffing Specialist

37.	Position Classification Specialist

38.	Position Classifier

39.	Rating Officer

40.	Reimbursement Specialist

41.	Relocation Director

42.	Retirement Plan Specialist

43.	Salary and Wage Administrator

44.	Staff Analyst

45.	Union Contract Representative

46.	Wage Adjuster

47.	Wage Analyst

48.	Wage and Salary Specialist

49.	Wage Conciliator

Job Tasks

	Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements. Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

	Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary. Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

	Administer employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers. Oversee business processes.

	Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training workers. Establish business management methods.

	Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales. Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

	Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints. Advise others on human resources topics.

	Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, and mediate labor disputes and grievances. Arrange collective bargaining agreements.

	Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures and classification programs. Advise others on human resources topics.

	Prepare reports, such as organization and flow charts, and career path reports, to summarize job analysis and evaluation and compensation analysis information. Prepare operational reports.

	Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies. Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices. Advise others on human resources topics.

	Perform multifactor data and cost analyses that may be used in areas such as support of collective bargaining agreements. Analyze business or financial data.

	Assess need for and develop job analysis instruments and materials. Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

	Analyze organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government. Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices. Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

	Observe, interview, and survey employees and conduct focus group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information. Conduct surveys in organizations. Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

	Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.

	Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends. Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

	Advise staff of individuals' qualifications. Advise others on human resources topics.

	Develop, implement, administer and evaluate personnel and labor relations programs, including performance appraisal, affirmative action and employment equity programs. Establish business management methods.

	Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training. Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.

	Consult with or serve as a technical liaison between business, industry, government, and union officials. Communicate with government agencies.

	Work with the Department of Labor and promote its use with employers. Communicate with government agencies.

	Prepare research results for publication in form of journals, books, manuals, and film. Prepare research reports.

	Review occupational data on Alien Employment Certification Applications to determine the appropriate occupational title and code, and provide local offices with information about immigration and occupations. Verify application data to determine program eligibility.

	Speak at conferences and events to promote apprenticeships and related training programs. Market products, services, or events.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
	Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists conduct an organization's compensation and benefits programs. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as a person's classification and salary.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
	Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists work in nearly every industry. They typically work in offices, and most work full time during regular business hours.

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