Hi All,
My first post here, have looked before and always found really good information on various topics. Great Forum!
So my question is how do I go about moving into compensation and benefits. What areas of study do I need or what exposure do I need to obtain as a first step.
Many thanks
Margo
Hi Margo, the first thing IMHO is to get a clear understanding of what C&B can involve, because depending on the size of the organisation it can be massive or restricted
I've attached a slide used to present to the HR team in a major multinational the areas to be covered in a series of internal training courses which I organised.
The CIPD site can also give you a career map. The advanced technical stuff happens in large multinationals, and specific C&B roles rarely exist in companies of less than 3000-5000 staff. However, beyond 2000 staff generalist HR staff need a solid understanding of C&B....
Is there a C&B activity (not full time job) in your current employer, and can you explore with your manager the possibility of taking on some responsibilities/projects as part of your development?
In terms of training, the major (and specialist) consultancies have a wide range of courses.... As a starter I would suggest a 2 day overview, then follow up with two key areas which interface strongly with other HR activities :
Hope this helps
Ray
