Compensation and Benefits Managers
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 140 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 86% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
AI could do much of this on its own
Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
AI could help, but needs extra software
Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Plan and conduct new-employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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