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.
Marlboro County School District, SC: Salary Study
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the Marlboro County School District to conduct a Salary Study for certified and classified staff. Evergreen performed the following tasks: provided an analysis of the District’s organizational structure and key positions; met weekly with the District’s five-member Salary and Staffing Team (comprised of the District’s Chief Finance Officer, Associate for Superintendent for Human Resources, Executive Director of Human Resources, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Superintendent) to discuss observations and respond to requests for information; performed salary and position comparisons with all surrounding districts within a 50-mile radius of District Office and any comparable districts within the state of South Carolina; developed a consolidated grade and step salary schedule for all non-teaching positions; identified exempt and non-exempt positions for wage and hour compliance; and prepared a comprehensive supplemental pay schedule.
City of Albuquerque, NM: Classification and Compensation Consulting Services
Evergreen Solutions is again retained by the City of Albuquerque to provide Classification and Compensation Consulting Services. Evergreen’s consultants will perform the following tasks: develop new classification and compensation structure (job families, pay plans, grades, steps as applicable) including recommendations for movement within structure; conduct a benchmarking analysis for placement of jobs within the new structure; assess and provide recommendations associated with Premium Pay programs including but not limited to hiring incentives, seniority-based pay (longevity pay), shift differential, etc.; recommend resources needed to manage compensation program into future (i.e., technology and human capital); review and update 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; ensure position descriptions are 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 ensure position descriptions are assigned within the classification system, reflecting equitable placement between various position responsibilities; provide a scoring mechanism for the placement of those positions in the classification system and a recommendation on updates thereafter.
City of Atlanta, CA: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen Solutions is retained by the City of Atlanta to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. The primary objectives of the study are 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.
Arizona Supreme Court: Salary Study and Analysis
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the Arizona Supreme Court to conduct a salary survey and analysis. Evergreen’s consultants conducted a market study to determine the level of salaries needed to attract and retain positions within the probation departments in 15 counties in Arizona; surveyed comparable agencies for the salary ranges and job descriptions for four position classifications (i.e., probation officer, probation officer supervisor, surveillance officer, and juvenile detention officer); identified public sector contemporaries within similar markets for sustainable, accurate, position benchmarking; and establish a competitive salary range by position classification, including the starting salaries required for each position classification in order to set competitive pay standards for Arizona’s Probation Departments.
Lansing Community College, MI: Consulting Services – HR
Evergreen Solutions was retained by Lansing Community College to provide Consulting Services – Human Resources. Evergreen’s consultants performed the following tasks: reviewed job descriptions, current classification definitions, current salary schedules, and the AFT union contract which may impact the study results (This also included review of division organization and staffing, as well as current personnel practices and policies that impact pay and performance); conferred with Human Resources, Executive Leadership Team and Union Leaders in order to review input regarding their views of compensation problems and needs, and to identify specific areas of concern; conferred with leaders in each of LCC’s ten divisions/work areas to better understand the nature of work performed by employees and the levels of responsibility and reporting relationships; prepared recommended pay grade and range schedules and assignments to pay grades for each class of work in the compensation plan; and provided consultation regarding job titles to ensure they are consistent within LCC and consistent with industry specific titles.
City of Camarillo, CA: Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of Camarillo to conduct a Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study. The study assessed the current classification schedule and pinpointed needed changes in job duties, titles, salaries, and benefits. The study also addressed the internal relationships within the organization to help determine proper equity in the classification and compensation system and helped determine whether the existing salary and compensation schedule was competitive and consistent with comparable employers. In the end, Evergreen provided a defensible and technically sound basis for compensating employees within the City. Evergreen also evaluated the City’s current pay for performance plan and provided alternative compensation recommendations, including Cost of Living Arrangement structures. 10 single job audits were conducted.
City of Rocky Mount, NC: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of Rocky Mount to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Evergreen’s consultants conducted a comprehensive salary study of appropriate public and private sector organizations as well as non-profits and utilities to determine whether the City’s salaries, benefits and wages were competitive within the appropriate job market and reviewed the effectiveness of the City’s overall compensation system. Evergreen further reviewed the City’s salary structure and pay plan to ensure the City can support recruitment and retention of employees more effectively and reviewed the accuracy of position titles and descriptions regarding unique characteristics of the position, essential job functions, minimum qualifications, working conditions, licensing requirements, on-call requirements, and supervisory requirements, etc. Evergreen also provided an analysis of the existing internal hierarchy and internal career ladders where appropriate and assisted the city with efforts to more fully develop and clearly outline job progression opportunities and provide recognizable compensation growth. In the end, Evergreen developed and presented final recommendations with an implementation plan that included the impact of implementing recommended adjustments to current salaries both immediately and in the future.
San Jacinto Community College, TX: Compensation Consulting Services
Evergreen Solutions was retained by San Jacinto Community College to provide Compensation Consulting Services. Evergreen provided consultation and advisement in the following areas: review and analysis of the College’s current pay structures in line with competitive market and best practices; review and analysis of the College’s guidelines for determining the source of informational data and methods of collecting and analyzing the data; review and analysis of the current staff and administrator salary structure for grades thirty-two (32) and below regarding market equity and applicability; review and analysis of the current staff and administrator salary structure for grades thirty-two (32) and below regarding potential realignment of individual staff positions in an effort to align with market conditions; conduct an internal equity study for staff and administrator positions; review and analysis of hierarchical job titles reflecting levels of accountability; review and analysis of the method of determining starting salaries for new employees; review and analysis of the current job classification system; and review and analysis of the College’s compensation philosophy that is linked to the College’s mission and strategic plan, accountability-based performance evaluation system, differentiated compensation, and results-based orientation. Note: Evergreen Solutions was again retained by San Jacinto Community College to provide Faculty Compensation Consulting Services.
Northwest Missouri State University: Total Compensation Study
Evergreen Solutions was retained by Northwest Missouri State University to conduct a Total Compensation Study. Evergreen analyzed the University’s current pay and benefit practices to determine whether they were competitive for its industry and geographic location in an effort to assist the University in attracting top talent. Evergreen developed a philosophy for calculating compensation for additional responsibilities above the base job expectations (temporary assignments, internship supervisors, extended season payments, etc.) and reported to the University. In the end, Evergreen provided recommendations to either adopt an alternative compensation structure or to maintain the current structure.