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Compensation and Benefits Manager: history and fun facts

Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.

Did you know?

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Some benefits help people save money for when they retire, which means when they stop working and rest.

Tools of the trade

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Spreadsheet

A spreadsheet is a computer table with rows and columns. It helps this manager compare pay numbers for many jobs at once.

A day in the job

  • 9:00 AMThe manager meets with bosses to talk about raises and fair pay for everyone. They bring their spreadsheets and listen to lots of ideas.

Words to know

Benefits
Benefits are extra helpful things a company gives workers, like help paying for a doctor visit or extra days off to rest.

Quiz time

  • A compensation manager only works with numbers and never talks to people.

  • Health insurance can be one of the benefits this manager helps design.