HR Buzz

July 2015

PAY & CLASS STUDY UPDATE

This communication is a status update of the 2015 Pay and Class Study. The
consultant, The Archer Company, is working diligently to ensure the County has a more
efficient classification system and corresponding pay plan that reflects the Countys
desire to be competitive in the job market. A few highlights:
Work Completed
Reviewed position information questionnaires submitted by over 3,500
employees
Met with all department heads including Constitutional Officers and other
elected officials
Audited 25% of positions in each department
Compiled salary data from peer organizations locally and regionally for
benchmark jobs (jobs common to government organizations)
Analyzed County pay practices and policies
Work to be Done
Finalize new class specs for all employees identifying minimum knowledge, skills,
abilities and core competencies as well as FLSA status
Complete the new classification structure and pay schedule
Assign employees to appropriate job class and corresponding pay range
Outline implementation options with associated cost
Present findings and recommendations to County executive leadership for
approval
See Draft Timeline

7/14/2015