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REV: 11-14-2022 MI <br />Recommend each study position for title change or reclassification (as appropriate), create <br />new classifications (if applicable), eliminate outdated classifications (if applicable), and <br />consolidate classifications assigned to similar functional areas (as appropriate); <br />Provide for growth and flexibility of assignment within the new classification structure, <br />where feasible, in recognition that some job duties and responsibilities may evolve over <br />time, as well as provide adequate career paths and class series/job families that will foster <br />career service within the City; <br />Clearly state definitions of job classifications, the typical job functions, and minimum <br />required and preferred/desired qualifications such as education, prior work experience, <br />knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, certifications, and physical demands and working <br />conditions; <br />Provide a classification structure that ensures regulatory compliance, including allocation <br />of each study position to the correct classification with appropriate FLSA designation as well <br />as meeting ADA and EEO regulations; <br />Provide for adequate educational, review, and appeal processes that will result in a <br />product that is understood by all levels of personnel and is internally equitable; and <br />Ensure sufficient documentation and training throughout the study, on methods used to <br />determine appropriate classification and level, methods for logical progression of <br />movement between classifications, classification concepts and distinguishing <br />characteristics, as well as the delivery of final reports and recommendations to guide the <br />organization in implementing, managing, and maintaining the classification system. <br />In conducting compensation studies, Consultant will: <br />Make recommendations regarding a list of appropriate, logical and defensible <br />comparator agencies, benchmark classifications, and benefits to be collected prior to <br />beginning the compensation portion of the study; <br />Collect accurate salary and benefit data from the approved group of comparator agencies <br />and ensure that the information is analyzed in a manner that is clear and comprehensible <br />to the study project team, Human Resources, management, employees, union <br />representation, and the governing body; <br />Carefully analyze the scope and level of duties and responsibilities, requirements for <br />successful work performance, and other factors for survey classes, according to generally <br />accepted compensation practices; <br />Review the City’s compensation structure and practices and develop compensation <br />recommendations that will assist the City in recruiting, motivating, and retaining <br />competent staff; <br />Develop solutions that address pay equity issues, analyze the financial impact of <br />addressing pay equity issues, and create a market adjustment implementation strategy <br />supporting the City’s goals, objectives, and budget considerations; <br />Evaluate benefit offerings in the labor market and make recommendations for better <br />alignment and/or different benefit offerings as indicated by the analysis and best <br />practices; <br />Create a comprehensive final report summarizing the compensation study approach and <br />methodology, analytical tools, findings, and recommended compensation structure; <br />Recommend appropriate internal salary relationships and allocate classes to salary ranges <br />in a comprehensive salary range plan; and <br />Ensure sufficient documentation and training throughout the study, on methods used to <br />determine appropriate salary ranges, methods for logical progression of movement <br />ATTY/AGR.2022.395/Koff & Associates (Page 12 of 17)