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Occupational Report for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (13-1072) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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

Employment Outlook for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Compensation Analyst 6/29/10 Newberg DOE
Pas Specialist 7/7/10 Portland
HR Specialist ? Loa & Workers? Compensation Admin. 8/3/10 Hillsboro
Compensation Analyst 9/2/10 Portland
Job Openings from the Web for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Benefits & Compensation Specialist 8/30/10 Portland New Seasons Market
Admin. Profram Specialist 8/25/10 Corvallis Oregon State University
Benefits and Compensation Specialist 8/20/10 Portland New Seasons Market
Benefits & Compensation Administrator 8/6/10 Portland
HR Specialist LOA & Workers Compensation Admin. 7/31/10 Hillsboro Netflix
HR Specialist ? LOA & Workers? Compensation Admin. 7/30/10 Hillsboro Netflix
State of Oregon License Information for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $15.99 $18.58 $24.48 $31.46 $37.66 $25.46 $52,941
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 17.83 19.73 26.45 31.21 36.04 25.99 54,061
Multnomah / Washington 15.61 18.23 25.09 32.00 38.10 25.62 53,290
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 15.71 17.97 22.82 31.05 38.22 24.70 51,382
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 16.73 18.33 21.77 26.91 32.74 23.33 48,539
Lane 17.61 21.16 25.95 33.04 38.07 26.89 55,923
Douglas 17.01 18.50 23.67 34.13 38.99 25.69 53,432
Jackson / Josephine 15.00 17.23 20.14 25.60 32.38 22.23 46,236
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 16.58 17.89 20.02 27.01 29.76 22.13 46,032
Klamath / Lake 18.81 20.36 22.19 24.60 27.22 22.59 46,983
Morrow / Umatilla 20.24 21.28 23.24 25.21 29.04 23.47 48,801
Clackamas 18.72 22.43 28.04 34.08 38.95 28.86 60,017
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,037 1,134 97 9.4% 10 28 38
Multnomah / Washington 678 740 62 9.1% 6 19 25
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 92 102 10 10.9% 1 3 4
Clackamas 57 63 6 10.5% 1 2 2
Lane 55 60 5 9.1% 1 2 2
Jackson / Josephine 40 42 2 5.0% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 39 48 9 23.1% 1 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 30 32 2 6.7% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 1
Douglas 13 13 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 10 8 -2 -20.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 4 5 1 25.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,037
Total, All Industries Private 703
Manufacturing Private 104
Food Manufacturing Private 19
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 19
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 25
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 11
Wholesale Trade Private 19
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 10
Retail Trade Private 13
Transportation and Warehousing Private 16
Finance and Insurance Private 139
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 10
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 122
Insurance Carriers Private 58
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 64
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 18
Real Estate Private 18
Activities Related to Real Estate Private 12
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 44
Advertising and Related Services Private 14
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 195
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 22
Administrative and Support Services Private 21
Business Support Services Private 10
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 70
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 18
Hospitals Private 32
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 32
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 10
Social Assistance Private 10
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 34
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 34
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Private 30
Total, All Industries State 114
Finance and Insurance State 105
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles State 105
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds State 105
Total, All Industries Local 189
Utilities Local 11
Educational Services Local 55
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 29
Public Administration Local 103
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 95
Total, All Industries Tribal 27
Educational Requirements for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
  • Analyze Statistical Data
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Pensions
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Organizational Theory
  • Assess Employee Skill Levels
  • Assist With Business And Managerial Research
  • Complete Employee Insurance Forms
  • Conduct Organizational Development
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop Employee Compensation Systems
  • Establish And Evaluate Employee Performance Standards
  • Establish Employee Policies And Standards
  • Follow Principles Of Business Law
  • Implement Employee Benefit Plans
  • Implement Employee Compensation Plans
  • Interpret And Apply Labor And Employment Regulations
  • Maintain Employee Records
  • Maintain Job Descriptions
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Organize And Work With Detailed Records
  • Perform Organizational Accounting Or Budgeting
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process And Prepare Business Forms
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Employee Classification System
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
Schools and Training Providers for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Linfield College-Adult Degree Program
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2447
Programs of Training:
DeVry University-Oregon
Peterkort Center II - 9755 SW Barne
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 296-7468
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus
13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (877) 867-4748
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Human Resources, Training, And Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 36%