11-3111.00 · Task explorer
Compensation and Benefits Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
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This source lists 22 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 9 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2023.
22 tasks shown
Core · Task 3267 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
Core · Task 3272 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
Core · Task 3276 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Core · Task 3273 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
Core · Task 3271 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
Core · Task 3285 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through compensation decisions.
Core · Task 3268 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs, including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions.
Core · Task 3275 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions or taking suggestions.
Core · Task 3270 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
Core · Task 3283 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels and families, in partnership with other managers.
Core · Task 3279 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Develop methods to improve employment policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to management.
Core · Task 3274 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Formulate policies, procedures and programs for recruitment, testing, placement, classification, orientation, benefits and compensation, and labor and industrial relations.
Core · Task 3290 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
Supplemental · Task 3269 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Plan and conduct new-employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Supplemental · Task 3287 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Prepare budgets for personnel operations.
Supplemental · Task 3280 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Negotiate bargaining agreements.
Supplemental · Task 3288 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Prepare personnel forecasts to project employment needs.
Supplemental · Task 3277 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data, such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
Supplemental · Task 3278 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems, and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
Supplemental · Task 3289 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food services, transportation, or relocation service.
Supplemental · Task 3266 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Advise management on such matters as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and discrimination.
Supplemental · Task 3282 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
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