Compensation Structure Assessment and Design
Development or refinement of market based pay structures with defined grades, ranges, and internal equity considerations.
We design systems that are simple to administer and easy for managers to understand.
What You Receive
- Market aligned pay grades and salary ranges
- Placement of current employees within the structure
- Comparison of current pay to recommended ranges
- Clear administration and maintenance guidance
- Documentation for HR and leadership use
Why a Pay Structure Matters
A clear compensation structure helps you:
- Ensure consistency and fairness across teams
- Support career progression and internal mobility
- Reduce ad hoc or inconsistent pay decisions
- Improve budgeting and workforce planning
- Lower compliance and equity risk
Best For
- Growing organizations that need consistency
- Organizations experiencing pay inequity or compression
- Mergers or reorganizations
- Updating outdated or informal pay systems
- Leaders who want a more strategic approach to compensation
Our Process
1
Review existing pay practices, structures, and job architecture
2
Analyze market data across comparable roles and levels
3
Design or refine grades and pay ranges aligned with market practices
4
Compare current pay to the new structure to identify gaps or compression
5
Document guidelines and recommendations for administration
FAQs
A compensation structure is a system of pay grades and salary ranges that groups similar jobs together and provides clear guidelines for pay decisions and career progression.