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Compensation and Benefits

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Why Attend

Compensation and benefits’ is the part of human resources that works behind the scenes. It is usually the specialization in human resources that professionals in the field typically avoid for its seemingly complex nature and dependency on mathematics. By attending this course, you will change your mind about this HR specialty. You will learn an approach which is easy to understand and which explains the specifics of compensation and benefits. This approach will also help you in applying the principles of compensation and benefits practically at work.

Course Methodology

The course will use a combination of theory and practical applications of course concepts. Participants will engage in simulation exercises that will emulate real life situations allowing them to gain deep insights about the concepts covered.

Target Audience

Professionals with at least 2 to 3 years experience in the compensation and benefits field, HR administrators, officers, specialists, team leaders, managers and business partners who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in this important area of human resources.

Course Objectives

Provided by SQ, this programme is available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing work and personal lifes.


Define and demonstrate understanding of the importance of compensation to the overall aims of human resources management

Design a comprehensive compensation system

List the benefits of job evaluation and choose an appropriate system for own organization

Assess and provide advice on regional compensation practices

Recite the principal steps in a compensation survey and answer questions relating to the criticality of job matching to the success of any compensation survey

Target Competencies


Deciding and initiating action

Working with people

Presenting and communicating

Relating and networking

Analytical thinking

Applying expertise and technology

Formulating concepts and strategies

Following instructions and procedures

Course Outline


Managing compensation: an overview

Compensation systems

Job analysis and job descriptions

Competitive compensation

Job evaluation

Performance based rewards

Career opportunities


In person

Online