HHRR BBuuzzzz July 2015

7/14/2015

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