Evergreen was hired by Staunton City Schools to conduct a Classification, Compensation, and Benefits Study for its 604 full and part-time employees. Evergreen will determine whether SCS’ salaries and benefits plans are competitive with their peers as well as determine whether the current classification structure represents the appropriate hierarchy of jobs with SCS.
City of Fairhope, AL: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by the City of Fairhope to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. The objectives of this study are to implement a compensation structure that ensures internal and external equity. Evergreen will establish a classification system that accurately defines the duties and qualifications for each job and will provide a performance-based pay plan and a long-term maintenance program. Evergreen’s consultants will perform the following tasks: conduct a thorough job analysis for all positions through employee questionnaires and interviews; draft updated job descriptions; execute a comprehensive market wage and benefit survey; assign classifications to pay grades and identify solutions for pay compression; and train City staff to manage the new recommended system.
Town of Haymarket, VA: Compensation and Classification Study
Evergreen was hired to provide a Compensation and Classification System with a Market Study to the Town of Haymarket. The Town aims to update its current classification and compensation system by applying recognized best practices in compensation management and design, while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. To achieve these goals, Evergreen will perform the following tasks: plan the project based on the Town’s organizational structure and needs; conduct communication sessions with compensation study liaisons; produce job/position description questionnaires; conduct a comprehensive salary survey and analyze the Town’s standard benefits package along with fringe benefits; develop a new or revised pay structure; and implement a system to track and monitor comparative compensation for Town positions relative to the greater DMV region/Northern Virginia.
South Mississippi Housing Authority, MS: Salary Study
Evergreen was hired by the South Mississippi Housing Authority to conduct a Salary Study. Evergreen’s consultants will perform the following tasks: collect data from comparison agencies including current pay ranges, and other operational data necessary to evaluate positions; review the current classification system and provide any recommendations for improvement; identify potential pay compression issues and provide suggestions for solutions; and develop and present to the City’s administration recommendations regarding the implementation of proposed changes to the City Classification and Compensation Plan as well as the costs associated with implementation scenarios.
Madison Metropolitan School District, WI: Comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study
Evergreen was hired by the Madison Metropolitan School District to conduct a Comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study. This study includes 2,200 part-time staff, 2,664 teachers, 141 administrators, and 1,382 support personnel in 457 unique job titles. Evergreen’s consultants will perform the following tasks: review existing compensation structures and salary schedules; identify horizontal and vertical compression within and across employee groups; recommend compression corrections, if needed; conduct a market competitiveness analysis using relevant market data; review and validate job classifications, including title alignment, scope, job evaluation, and salary grade assignments; identify opportunities to redesign job groupings and salary schedules; and develop a districtwide compensation philosophy to guide future pay practices.
Ector County, TX: Job Analysis and Evaluation
Evergreen was hired by Ector County to conduct a Job Analysis and Evaluation. Evergreen’s consultants will perform the following tasks: conduct a kick-off meeting with County staff and management to discuss the objectives and scope of the study; analyze existing job descriptions and provide recommendations for updates or improvements, as needed; update and develop relevant job evaluation policies and procedure manuals, incorporating best practices; propose a compensation philosophy and guidelines to support future roles and remuneration decisions; and provide training to the People and Culture team on job evaluation methodologies, grading systems, pay structures, and benefits administration.
Oakland Community College, MI: Employee Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by Oakland Community College to conduct an Employee Compensation Study. Evergreen will conduct three separate compensation studies. Study 1 will include AFSCME Classified Union employees; Study 2 will include Non-Union Administrative/Management employees; and Study 3 will include Teamsters Union Classifications as determined by the College. Evergreen will also provide additional consulting services consisting of reviewing and offering recommendations to implement a performance/merit based annual raise process for non-union employees.
St. Lucie West Services District, FL: Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by the St. Lucie West Services District to conduct a Compensation Study for its 60 employees in 48 classifications. Evergreen will collect market salary data to ensure the District will be competitive with its peers and therefore, will allow better retention and recruitment of staff.
City of Lakeville, MN: Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by the City of Lakeville to conduct a Comprehensive Compensation Study for the City of Lakeville. The primary objective of this project is to ensure that the City’s employee compensation structure remains competitive within its market peers while upholding internal equity and consistency across job classifications. Evergreen will perform the following tasks: identify appropriate and comparable public-sector market peers; evaluate pay relationships between classifications to ensure fair and consistent internal alignment; develop or refine a compensation philosophy; suggest policies or frameworks for reviewing individual employee salaries outside of the normal study cycle; and assist the City with integrating recommendations into the City’s pay plan and HR policies.
Hudson Valley Community College, NY: Salary and Compensation Study
Evergreen was hired by Hudson Valley Community College to conduct a Salary and Compensation Study. The goals of the study are to produce actionable recommendations that will ensure internal equity and external competitiveness, compliance with applicable laws and agreements, alignment with regional community colleges of comparable size and curriculum offerings as well as the College’s strategic goals and budget.