Description:
Design a competitive salary structure aligned with market trends and internal job grading.

Duration: 8-12 weeks

Major Activities:

  • Conduct market salary benchmarking and internal pay equity analysis
  • Develop job grading framework and compensation bands
  • Align salary structures with business and financial goals
  • Define pay progression and adjustment mechanisms
  • Communicate new salary structures to leadership and employees
  • Implement salary structures with periodic review mechanisms

Deliverables:

  • Salary structure and job grading framework
  • Market benchmarking and internal equity report
  • Pay progression and adjustment policy
  • Implementation and communication plan
  • Salary review and governance guidelines

Project Tips:
DO:

  • Ensure salary structures align with industry standards.
  • Maintain transparency to build trust with employees.
  • Periodically review and adjust for market competitiveness.

DON’T:

  • Ignore internal pay equity—imbalances lead to dissatisfaction.
  • Set rigid structures without flexibility for growth.
  • Overcomplicate salary bands—keep them practical.