# Compensation and Benefits Managers > Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization. - Code: 11-3111.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-3111) - Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 22 tasks (13 core and 9 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3111.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-3111.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies. Core task · Task 3267 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 2. Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements. Core task · Task 3272 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 3. Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Core task · Task 3276 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 4. Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan. Core task · Task 3273 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 5. Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues. Core task · Task 3271 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 6. Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through compensation decisions. Core task · Task 3285 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 7. Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs, including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions. Core task · Task 3268 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 8. Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions or taking suggestions. Core task · Task 3275 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 9. Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. Core task · Task 3270 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 10. Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels and families, in partnership with other managers. Core task · Task 3283 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 11. Develop methods to improve employment policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to management. Core task · Task 3279 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 12. Formulate policies, procedures and programs for recruitment, testing, placement, classification, orientation, benefits and compensation, and labor and industrial relations. Core task · Task 3274 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 13. Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends. Core task · Task 3290 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 14. Plan and conduct new-employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Supplemental task · Task 3269 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 15. Prepare budgets for personnel operations. Supplemental task · Task 3287 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 16. Negotiate bargaining agreements. Supplemental task · Task 3280 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 17. Prepare personnel forecasts to project employment needs. Supplemental task · Task 3288 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 18. Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data, such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates. Supplemental task · Task 3277 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 19. 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 · Task 3278 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 20. Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food services, transportation, or relocation service. Supplemental task · Task 3289 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 21. Advise management on such matters as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Supplemental task · Task 3266 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 22. Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. 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