Who We Are

The Orange County Compensation and Benefits Association is a professional organization whose mission is to enhance the expertise of its members and advance the art and science of total compensation management.  It was formed out of a need to exchange information about total compensation trends and practices in an ongoing professional atmosphere.

The Organization
The Orange County Compensation and Benefits Association (OCCABA) was founded in 1987, to support the needs of local compensation and benefits professionals.  The Organization is Governed by an Executive Committee composed of four elected officers and five appointed committee chairpersons.  Membership has grown steadily since the organization's inception and is one of the largest, independent regional compensation and benefits associations in the U.S.  Its members contribute a wealth of experience from a wide variety of companies and industries. While not formally affiliated with the WorldatWork (formerly American Compensation Association (ACA)) Group Partnership Network, OCCABA and WorldatWork work together to provide information, programs, networking and other resources to members of both organizations.  OCCABA is a nonprofit educational association, registered with the IRS under code Sec. 501(c)3, Tax I.D. #952622194. Dues and meeting charges are fully tax deductible.

Purpose
The purpose of OCCABA is to:

• Conduct substantive meetings and special programs which provide a forum for members to hear speakers and share innovative programs on current issues and the latest advancements in the field.
• Provide networking opportunities for compensation and benefits professionals to exchange views, ideas and information.
• Provide opportunities for generalists to meet and exchange information with each other as well as with technical specialists.
• Work with WorldatWork to increase local availability of certification programs, exams, speakers and other resources.
• Provide a "job bank" for compensation and benefit positions.
• Provide continuing professional development opportunities on an advanced level.
• Promote high standards in the profession and foster cooperative relations among members.

Membership
Membership in OCCABA is on an individual basis and open to professionals engaged in designing, establishing, executing, managing or administering the compensation and/or benefits function(s).

Meetings

• Meetings are held every other month, typically on the last Thursday.
• Most meetings begin with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. to provide time for member networking and informal discussion.
• The program begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and features a speaker or panel discussion of subjects of interest to the general membership.