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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Description

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

Common Tasks

  • Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
  • 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.
  • Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training workers.
  • Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $30.23 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $22.92 and $35.85 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $62,874.59 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $47,677.85 and $74,561.24 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 1,950 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 9.2% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,130.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $30.00 with the median annual salary reaching $64,113.

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