Compensation, benefits and job analysis specialist: degree plus human resources experience
Specialists typically need a bachelor's degree and experience in compensation analysis, benefits administration or general human resources work. Certification is not required but some employers prefer it.
For: People who like both numbers and people: pay data, benefit plans and fair job descriptions.
Degree → HR work → specialist Typical
Common majors: business, social science, psychology and communications; some employers accept extra related experience instead of a degree.
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High school diploma
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About 4 years
Bachelor's degree
Courses in human resources management, finance and accounting help.
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Experience
Compensation, benefits or general HR work
For example as a human resources specialist, or through internships.
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Job
Compensation, benefits or job analysis specialist
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Goal
Compensation and benefits manager or HR manager
After several years of experience.
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Licenses, registrations and certifications
Each one is marked: a state or federal license is the law, a registration through an employer comes with the job, and a voluntary certification is one employers may ask for.
- Professional certification
Certification programs (listed by CareerOneStop) · Voluntary - Not required; often needs several years of related experience. Some employers prefer certified candidates.
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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists — How to Become OneU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OOH)- Checked
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