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Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialist

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

Annual openings

178

Median wage

$92,560

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+12%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

Certifications from HRCI, such as the Associate Professional in Human Resources, are valued.

Work experience

This is an entry-level job so no work experience is expected.

Employer competency information

  • Feedback from employers identifies the following competency as important — Data Research and Analysis: Finding and deciphering data to complete compensation analysis. This could include the ability to find and extract data from within a Human Resources system.
Compensation roles often look at benchmark compensation surveys to determine where your organization fits within the market.

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What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

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