Evergreen Solutions was again retained by Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) to conduct a Salary and Compensation Comparability Study. Evergreen’s consultants analyzed the salary schedules for all positions at RHA and its comparability to other employers in its industry, government sector, and private entities within the metropolitan area.
Murray State University, KY: Compensation Study
Evergreen Solutions was retained by Murray State University (MSU) to conduct a Compensation Study. Evergreen conducted a market salary survey for faculty and staff to determine whether MSU was competitive in the market.
City of Albuquerque, NM: Classification and Compensation Consulting Services
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of Albuquerque to provide Classification and Compensation Consulting Services for 6,500 employees. Evergreen’s consultants performed the following tasks: developed new classification and compensation structure (job families, pay plans, grades, steps as applicable) including recommendations for movement within structure; conducted a benchmarking analysis for placement of jobs within the new structure; assessed and provided recommendations associated with Premium Pay programs including but not limited to hiring incentives, seniority-based pay (longevity pay), shift differential, etc.; recommended resources needed to manage compensation program into future (i.e., technology and human capital); reviewed and updated job descriptions to accurately reflect essential functions, minimum qualifications for education and experience, required knowledge, skills and abilities, special requirements, and physical and environmental conditions; ensured position descriptions were in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local statutes and regulations, including the Fair labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption status and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and ensured position descriptions were assigned within the classification system, reflecting equitable placement between various position responsibilities.
Note: Evergreen previously conducted a similar study for the City and is currently conducting a workforce study to determine the proper staffing of various departments. This study is nearing completion.
City of Atlanta, CA: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of Atlanta to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study for its more than 8,000 employees. The primary objectives of the study were to: ensure positions performing similar work with essentially the same level of complexity, responsibility, and knowledge, skills, and abilities are classified together; provide salaries commensurate with assigned duties; outline promotional opportunities and provide recognizable compensation growth; provide justifiable pay differential between individual classes; and maintain a competitive position with other comparable government entities and private employers within similar geographic areas who are providing comparable and equivalent services.