MISSION STATEMENT

The Orange County Compensation and Benefits Association promotes educational programs and networking opportunities to members with the goal to advance the art and science of Total Rewards management. It was formed out of a need to exchange information about Total Rewards trends and practices in an ongoing professional atmosphere.

VISION

OCCABA is committed to inspiring its members toward professional growth by building relationships with equally dynamic professionals, sharing and creating dynamic best practices, and exploring topics of relevance to the Total Rewards community.

THE ORGANIZATION

The Orange County Compensation and Benefits Association (OCCABA) was founded in 1987, to support the needs of local Total Rewards practitioners. OCCABA is governed by a Board of Directors that is composed of four elected officers, appointed committee members and appointed committee chairpersons. OCCABA’s members contribute a wealth of experience from a wide variety of organizations and industries. As a WorldatWork Local Network Affiliate, OCCABA collaborates with WorldatWork to provide information, programs, networking opportunities and other resources to the greater Total Rewards community. OCCABA is a nonprofit educational association, Tax I.D. #90-0425934. Dues and meeting charges may be eligible to be tax deductible.

 

OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of OCCABA is to:

• Conduct substantive meetings and special programs that provide a forum for members to hear speakers and share innovative ideas on current issues and the latest advancements in the field.
• Provide networking opportunities for Total Rewards practitioners to exchange views, ideas and information.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive environment for HR generalists and Total Rewards specialists to meet and exchange information.
• Collaborate with WorldatWork to increase local availability of certification programs, exams, speakers and other resources.
• Offer a distinctive job board for Total Rewards-related open positions in the Orange County and broader Southern California labor market and is available for free to members and greater Total Rewards community.
• Provide continuing professional development and engagement opportunities to Total Rewards practitioners of all levels and in different industries.