Compensation / Benefits Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
At a Glance
Compensation / Benefits Manager earns an average of $67,406/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.6–5.4 years. Top skills: Microsoft Excel, Management, Writing.
$67,406/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.6–5.4 years
35
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Median Wage
$140,360/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+0.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Auditing
Request For Proposal
Billing
Process Improvement
Project Management
Business Support Systems
Ad Hoc Reporting
Brokerage
Marketing
Benefits Enrollment Processes
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Benefits Administration
Common Skills (17)
Management
Leadership
Computer Literacy
Customer Service
Verbal Communication Skills
Multitasking
Research
Professionalism
Confidentiality
Microsoft Office
Timelines
Communication
Certifications (1)
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist
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