What We Do
- Review, interpret and implement salary grades, steps and ranges
- Provides analysis of competitive market data, compensation trends and pay practices
- Evaluate internal and external equity
- Ensure compliance with pay-related legal and regulatory obligations
- Participates in applicable compensation surveys
- Development and training in compensation philosophy and processes
- Position description management and evaluation
Position Descriptions
Position descriptions are used to establish the essential duties and responsibilities of an employee’s position across the University. Each employee should have a position description and each description should:
- Define the essential functions of a position within a department
- Outline the major duties and responsibilities and identify the reporting relationship
- Provide the qualifications and skilled requirements
The position description is important for decisions on recruiting, measuring employee performance, retention efforts such as succession planning and cross training, and legal compliance.
Position Evaluation
The position evaluation process is conducted by the Compensation team to determine the appropriate position classification for a position at the University. This is done by analyzing the job duties, functions and requirements. The position evaluation determines
- Classifies the title, pay grade, step and exemption status (Fair Labor Standard Act)
- Salary (relative to internal equity, market data, budget and grading)
- Legal requirements
- Internal equity between similar jobs/positions
- Establishes a basis for recruitment and retention
If a position has experienced a significant change in duties and responsibilities, to request an evaluation, please work with Rachel Walsh.
