Total Classification & Compensation Study

Total Classification and Compensation Report Presentation - August 6-7, 2019

Study Overview 

The County’s current compensation program and classification system has not been evaluated since 2002. It is a best practice for organizations to routinely conduct these studies to ensure that pay practices and strategies remain competitive, sustainable and equitable.  

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Our Goal 
Our goal is to implement a compensation and classification program that will enhance employee engagement and satisfaction to attract and retain a diverse and highly qualified workforce. 

Questions or Comments?
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  1. What is “total compensation”?
  2. Why are we doing a classification and compensation study?
  3. What is benchmarking?
  4. Will all positions be benchmarked?
  5. With whom will the jobs be benchmarked to?
  1. How will the consultants account for geographical differences in the market?
  2. What is the difference between cost of labor and the cost of living?
  3. Will the study result in changes in my classification or pay?
  4. Will my health benefits change?
  5. Isn’t this just a way to save money and pay me less?
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Important Dates

November 21
Complete a Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ) by Wednesday,
 Nov. 21st
November 30
Supervisors review employees’ PDQs, send to Second Reviewer by Friday, Nov. 30th
December 7
Second Reviewer to send completed PDQs to HR by Friday, Dec.7th
December 14
HR to send completed PDQs to the consultant by Friday, Dec.14th

Classification & Compensation Presentation Video

Proposed Timeline