O*NET-SOC 13-1141.00

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8808/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2024
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.3808/2024
Writing2.A.1.c3.3808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6208/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.6208/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.Core2108/2024
Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.Core2108/2024
Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.Core2108/2024
Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.Core2108/2024
Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.Core2108/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.9611/2023
Enterprising5.1111/2023
Investigative3.511/2023
Social3.2711/2023
Realistic1.4311/2023
Artistic1.2811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.