[Core] [21% incumbents] Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
  DWAs: Oversee business processes.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
  DWAs: Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices. | Advise others on human resources topics.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
  DWAs: Advise others on human resources topics.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
  DWAs: Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
  DWAs: Maintain personnel records.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Develop and administer compensation programs, such as merit or incentive pay.
  DWAs: Develop organizational policies or programs. | Administer compensation or benefits programs.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
  DWAs: Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales.
  DWAs: Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Consult with, or serve as, technical liaison between business, industry, government, and union officials.
  DWAs: Communicate with government agencies.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Perform multifactor data and cost analyses that may be used in areas such as support of collective bargaining agreements.
  DWAs: Analyze business or financial data.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate personnel and labor relations programs, including performance appraisal, affirmative action, and employment equity programs.
  DWAs: Establish business management methods.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.
  DWAs: Advise others on human resources topics.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, and mediate labor disputes and grievances.
  DWAs: Arrange collective bargaining agreements.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Analyze organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government.
  DWAs: Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices. | Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Assess need for and develop job analysis instruments and materials.
  DWAs: Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Observe, interview, and survey employees and conduct focus group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
  DWAs: Conduct surveys in organizations. | Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training workers.
  DWAs: Establish business management methods.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
  DWAs: Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Prepare reports, such as organization and flow charts and career path reports, to summarize job analysis and evaluation and compensation analysis information.
  DWAs: Prepare operational reports.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Advise staff of individuals' qualifications.
  DWAs: Advise others on human resources topics.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Prepare research results for publication in form of journals, books, manuals, and film.
  DWAs: Prepare research reports.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:4.24 lvl:5.00) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  English Language (imp:3.95 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.81 lvl:4.86) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:3.75 lvl:4.90) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.57 lvl:4.48) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Administrative (imp:3.19 lvl:4.38) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.05 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:3.00 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.95 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Education and Training (imp:2.85 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:2.24 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.20 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.95 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.90 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Telecommunications (imp:1.90 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Production and Processing (imp:1.81 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Geography (imp:1.81 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.81 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Design (imp:1.67 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Foreign Language (imp:1.52 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.48 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:1.48 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.48 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Building and Construction (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.33 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  History and Archeology (imp:1.29 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.24 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.22 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Fine Arts (imp:1.19 lvl:0.33) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.14 lvl:0.29) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Depth Perception (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.29 lvl:5.00) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:4.24 lvl:4.71) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.19 lvl:3.57) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.19 lvl:5.19) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.14 lvl:5.33) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:4.05 lvl:4.90) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.05 lvl:5.05) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.95 lvl:5.43) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.95 lvl:5.05) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.90 lvl:4.38) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.86 lvl:5.05) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.62 lvl:4.05) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.48 lvl:4.33) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.48 lvl:4.57) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.43 lvl:4.05) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.30 lvl:4.05) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.29 lvl:4.19) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.20 lvl:4.19) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.14 lvl:3.24) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.10 lvl:3.62) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.90 lvl:3.19) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.86 lvl:3.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:2.86 lvl:3.71) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.81 lvl:3.33) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.80 lvl:3.00) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.71 lvl:3.24) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.67 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.60 lvl:2.50) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.57 lvl:2.86) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.52 lvl:2.67) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.52 lvl:2.57) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.43 lvl:2.48) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.10 lvl:1.90) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.67 lvl:1.33) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.67 lvl:1.29) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.52 lvl:0.86) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.48 lvl:0.81) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.48 lvl:0.67) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.33 lvl:0.62) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.29 lvl:0.57) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.77) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.64) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.37) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:1.27) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.26) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:1.02) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.95) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.90) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.86) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.75) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.43) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 112,380
  annual_median    : $78,210
  annual_pct10     : $49,480
  annual_pct25     : $60,890
  annual_pct75     : $100,400
  annual_pct90     : $128,920
  annual_mean      : $84,330
  hourly_median    : $37.60

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Delaware ($99,560)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($42,110)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.364x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   28,680  median: $  75,750
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   15,740  median: $  84,000
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   14,050  median: $  73,770
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   13,920  median: $  84,240
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    8,540  median: $  71,470
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    7,760  median: $  67,870
  Educational Services                     emp:    7,060  median: $  72,480
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,900  median: $  85,350
  Information                              emp:    2,470  median: $ 101,430
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,250  median: $  88,080

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   28,680  median: $  75,750
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   15,740  median: $  84,000
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   14,050  median: $  73,770
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   13,920  median: $  84,240
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    8,540  median: $  71,470
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    7,760  median: $  67,870
  Educational Services                     emp:    7,060  median: $  72,480
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,900  median: $  85,350
  Information                              emp:    2,470  median: $ 101,430
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,250  median: $  88,080

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matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:13:40.582658Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Human resource management (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_resource_management
  QID: Q1056396
  Extract: Human resource management (HRM) is the strategic and coherent approach to the effective and efficient management of people in a company or organization. Human resource management is primarily concerned with the management of people within organizations, focusing on policies and systems. HR departmen

  Title: E-HRM (similarity: 0.0351)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-HRM
  QID: Q3045693
  Extract: E-HRM is the planning, implementation and application of information technology for both networking and supporting at least two individual or collective actors in their shared performing of HR activities.

  Title: Securitas AG (similarity: 0.1875)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Securitas_AG
  QID: Q663200
  Extract: Securitas AG is a Swiss company providing security services with head office in Zollikofen, regional offices in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Olten, St. Gallen, Thun and Zürich as well as 25 other branches all over Switzerland.

  Title: Personnel psychology (similarity: 0.3056)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personnel_psychology
  QID: Q2355242
  Extract: Personnel psychology is a subfield of industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology. Personnel psychology is the area of I-O psychology that primarily deals with the recruitment, selection and evaluation of personnel, and with other job aspects such as morale, job satisfaction, and relationships be

  Title: Mining engineering (similarity: 0.2286)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_engineering
  QID: Q1370637
  Extract: Mining engineering is the extraction of minerals from the ground. It is associated with many other disciplines, such as mineral processing, exploration, excavation, geology, metallurgy, geotechnical engineering and surveying. A mining engineer may manage any phase of mining operations, from explorat

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong source data with detailed O*NET information, comprehensive wage data, and clear task definitions. High confidence supported by specific work activities, required knowledge areas, and industry employment statistics.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T13:22:32.522655+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,589
tokens_output        : 4,074
cost_usd             : $0.043813
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found, though semantic neighbors like 'Human resource management' and 'Personnel psychology' provide relevant context for the broader HR field. The role represents a specialized function within human resources management.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists design, implement, and administer employee compensation programs, benefits packages, and job classification systems for organizations. They ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations while conducting research and analysis to optimize organizational pay structures and benefits offerings. These specialists serve as the technical experts who bridge human resources policy with legal requirements and business objectives.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Specialists begin their day analyzing compensation data and benefits utilization reports to identify trends and compliance issues. They spend significant time evaluating job positions to determine proper classification, exempt status, and salary ranges using systematic job analysis techniques. Throughout the day, they communicate with supervisors, employees, and external vendors like insurance brokers to administer pension and savings plans. They frequently work with computers using tools like Microsoft Excel and SPSS Statistics to process compensation data and generate reports. The role involves preparing detailed job descriptions, salary scales, and policy documentation while ensuring all programs meet federal and state regulatory requirements.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts detail-oriented professionals who excel at analyzing complex data and translating it into actionable compensation strategies. The strong conventional and enterprising RIASEC profile indicates success for individuals who value structured work environments and enjoy influencing organizational policies. Those who thrive possess excellent oral and written communication abilities, as they frequently advise managers and employees on complex regulations and benefits. The work appeals to methodical thinkers with strong problem-solving skills who can balance analytical rigor with interpersonal sensitivity when handling sensitive compensation matters.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree, with 85.7% of professionals holding this credential according to education distribution data. Common undergraduate majors include human resources, business administration, psychology, or related fields. Many positions prefer candidates with coursework in statistics, labor law, or compensation analysis. Entry-level roles often begin as benefits coordinators or compensation analysts, requiring 1-2 years of relevant experience in HR or analytical work.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement commonly leads to compensation and benefits manager positions, human resources manager roles, or specialized consulting positions. Many professionals develop expertise in specific areas like executive compensation, pension administration, or compliance management. Senior-level opportunities include director of total rewards, chief human resources officer, or independent compensation consulting. The analytical foundation transfers well to related fields like budget analysis, labor relations, or organizational development.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 112,380 professionals nationwide with a median annual salary of $78,210 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Compensation ranges from $49,480 at the 10th percentile to $128,920 at the 90th percentile, reflecting significant earning potential with experience and specialization. Geographic variation is substantial, with Delaware offering the highest median at $99,560 compared to Puerto Rico's $42,110, representing a 2.36x ratio. Employment is concentrated in finance and insurance (28,680 positions), professional services (15,740), and government sectors (14,050), indicating strong demand across diverse industries.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role maintains moderate resilience to automation due to its emphasis on regulatory compliance, stakeholder communication, and strategic decision-making. While routine data processing tasks may become automated, core activities like evaluating job positions, advising on complex regulations, and developing compensation strategies require human judgment and interpersonal skills. The high importance of activities like "Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates" and "Making Decisions and Solving Problems" suggests continued demand for human expertise.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Compensation and Benefits Managers (11-3111.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression from specialist to managerial role with shared compensation and benefits focus.
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
    data: Overlapping compensation administration tasks
    data: Similar knowledge requirements in Personnel and Human Resources
  [skill_overlap] Human Resources Specialists (13-1071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance in Personnel and Human Resources knowledge and similar communication requirements.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Personnel and Human Resources knowledge importance 4.2
    data: Similar oral expression abilities importance 4.0
  [transferable_skill] Budget Analysts (13-2031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require strong analytical capabilities and mathematics knowledge for financial analysis.
    data: Mathematics knowledge importance 3.8
    data: Analyzing Data or Information work activity importance 4.1
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
  [knowledge_overlap] Labor Relations Specialists (13-1075.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared expertise in employment regulations and collective agreement administration.
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Both advise on employment regulations
    data: Similar Personnel and Human Resources knowledge requirements
  [career_pathway] Human Resources Managers (11-3121.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Senior management progression within HR function with overlapping strategic responsibilities.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Administration and Management knowledge importance 3.6
    data: Similar organizing and planning work activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['compensation specialist', 'benefits analyst', 'job analysis', 'compensation analyst', 'benefits coordinator', 'compensation benefits', 'pay equity', 'benefits administration']
  exclude_keywords : ['payroll clerk', 'recruiter', 'training coordinator', 'safety specialist', 'generalist']
  title_patterns   : ['*compensation*specialist', '*benefits*analyst', '*compensation*analyst', '*job*analysis*', '*benefits*coordinator']
  common_variations: ['comp and benefits specialist', 'compensation and benefits analyst', 'benefits professional', 'compensation consultant', 'benefits specialist', 'compensation expert', 'total rewards analyst', 'benefits representative']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'equipment', 'human', 'resources', 'compensation', 'techniques', 'management', 'personnel', 'principles', 'programs', 'analysis', 'benefits', 'materials', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'activities', 'performance', 'organizational']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     42  0.01533  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
tendency                   42  0.01533  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  23  0.00840  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                      22  0.00803  inference            inference:36%  onet_dimensions:32%  dwas:18%
resources                  19  0.00694  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  inference:26%  dwas:21%
compensation               18  0.00657  inference            inference:72%  onet_tasks:17%  onet_dimensions:6%
techniques                 17  0.00621  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:6%
management                 17  0.00621  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:41%  wikipedia:29%  inference:18%
personnel                  16  0.00584  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%  wikipedia:25%
principles                 16  0.00584  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
programs                   13  0.00475  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  onet_dimensions:31%  dwas:15%
analysis                   13  0.00475  inference            inference:38%  onet_dimensions:31%  onet_tasks:23%
benefits                   13  0.00475  inference            inference:54%  onet_dimensions:23%  wikipedia:15%
materials                  12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:17%
includes                   12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:17%  wikipedia:8%
performance                11  0.00402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  wikipedia:27%  onet_tasks:9%
organizational             11  0.00402  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:27%  dwas:27%  inference:27%
ideas                      11  0.00402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                 10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
problems                   10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
business                    9  0.00329  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
production                  9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
design                      9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:22%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
developing                  9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
compliance                  8  0.00292  inference            inference:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
policies                    8  0.00292  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
needs                       8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
services                    8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%