Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
SOC: 13-1141.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
AI Impact Summary
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 39/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2046 and 2076. Of 24 analyzed tasks, 6 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$77,020
per year
Mean Wage
$82,920
per year
Employment
102K
workers
Wage Range
$48,300 - $128,830
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 23.9%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Negotiation
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
24 tasks analyzed
Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales.
Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.
Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
Administer employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
Perform multifactor data and cost analyses that may be used in areas such as support of collective bargaining agreements.
Prepare reports, such as organization and flow charts, and career path reports to summarize job analysis and evaluation and compensation analysis information.
Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training workers.
Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
Develop, implement, administer and evaluate personnel and labor relations programs, including performance appraisal, affirmative action, and employment equity programs.
Advise staff of individuals' qualifications.
Assess need for and develop job analysis instruments and materials.
Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, and mediate labor disputes and grievances.
Consult with or serve as a technical liaison between business, industry, government, and union officials.
Review occupational data on Alien Employment Certification Applications to determine the appropriate occupational title and code, and provide local offices with information about immigration and occupations.
Observe, interview, and survey employees and conduct focus group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
Analyze organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government.
Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
Work with the Department of Labor and promote its use with employers.
Prepare research results for publication in form of journals, books, manuals, and film.
Speak at conferences and events to promote apprenticeships and related training programs.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 8% |
| Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements. | Routine Cognitive | 75 | 79.2 | 6% |
| Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 7% |
| Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 6% |
| Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 6% |
| Administer employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 5% |
| Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 30 | 27.0 | 7% |
| Perform multifactor data and cost analyses that may be used in areas such as support of collective bargaining agreements. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 5% |
| Prepare reports, such as organization and flow charts, and career path reports to summarize job analysis and evaluation and compensation analysis information. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 4% |
| Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training workers. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 4% |
| Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 4% |
| Develop, implement, administer and evaluate personnel and labor relations programs, including performance appraisal, affirmative action, and employment equity programs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 55 | 49.0 | 4% |
| Advise staff of individuals' qualifications. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 35 | 29.0 | 3% |
| Assess need for and develop job analysis instruments and materials. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 4% |
| Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, and mediate labor disputes and grievances. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 10 | 19.0 | 2% |
| Consult with or serve as a technical liaison between business, industry, government, and union officials. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 3% |
| Review occupational data on Alien Employment Certification Applications to determine the appropriate occupational title and code, and provide local offices with information about immigration and occupations. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 2% |
| Observe, interview, and survey employees and conduct focus group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 5% |
| Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 4% |
| Analyze organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 3% |
| Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 35 | 29.0 | 2% |
| Work with the Department of Labor and promote its use with employers. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 2% |
| Prepare research results for publication in form of journals, books, manuals, and film. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 2% |
| Speak at conferences and events to promote apprenticeships and related training programs. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 2% |
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