Western Reserve Transit Authority, OH: Employee Compensation and Classification Study

Evergreen was retained by the Western Reserve Transit Authority to conduct an Employee Compensation and Classification Study for non-union employees.  Evergreen performed the following tasks: conducted a thorough classification and compensation study and analysis of public, private and transit sector employers who provide equitable services and draw on a shared labor market;  determined if individualized position/job descriptions were needed; and if so, assisted with job audits in the development of those descriptions;  prepared a comparative analysis that identified WRTA’s competitive position in the labor market;  provided a recommendation for total salaries; and prepared recommendations for a classification and compensation system with suggestions for: adjustments in salary structure to allow appropriate compensation ensuring internal equity; creation or revision to compensation rules and policies; avenues to rectify wage compression issues; and ability to maintain competitiveness, avoid potential loss of qualified staff, and mitigate difficulties in recruiting new employees. Note: Evergreen was again hired by the Western Reserve Transit to conduct a Compensation Study, and again in 2022 to conduct a Compensation Plan Update.