Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Business Management & Administration · Human Resources Management

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 13-1141.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$46k10th$69kMedian$105k90th

New workers start near $45,690; experienced workers reach $105,420

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +13.1%; Alamo region, 708 to 801 jobs · U.S. +5%
Openings a year: 64; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 8,500
Employed in 2024: 708; in the Alamo region · U.S. 107,000

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: Less than 5 years

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

10 programs, with the college that teaches each.

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Reading Comprehension4.0
Active Listening4.0
Speaking4.0
Critical Thinking3.9
Writing3.9
Active Learning3.8
Judgment and Decision Making3.8
Systems Analysis3.6

What the work is

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

Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

High school or less5%
Bachelor's degree95%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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