Employee Benefits Manager

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Work Tasks

• Plan health insurance, pension plans, and other benefits for the company
• Track sick and vacation leave, and answer employee questions about benefits
• Solve problems and suggest changes in benefits
• Make workers aware of any programs the company has
• Work in offices in the personnel department of their company
• Work with labor contracts, insurance companies, insurance policies, memos, and employee records

Salary, Size & Growth

• $90,000 average per year ($43.25 per hour)
• A medium occupation (132,700 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (0.8% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree in human resources
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree in human resources specializing in benefits and compensation
• Skills/Courses: College courses include management, industrial psychology, employment law, compensation, benefits, economics, and statistics. Computer skills are important.
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is available after passing courses and tests.