A benefits analyst manages corporate benefits and compensation programs for a human resources department. As a business benefits analyst, your job duties are to create informational literature about the company’s benefit programs, educate employees about their benefits, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and recommend improvements to existing benefits and compensation packages. You must stay current with legislation around compensation and benefits. You are also responsible for collaborating with management to handle the benefits side of business mergers and acquisitions. You must have strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of your industry.