Classification and Compensation Study
A Classification and Compensation Study investigates an organization's classification plan (where jobs fall in a ranking of sophistication or difficulty) and compensation schedule (the range of pay rates an employee can receive in each classification group). This kind of study is done on regular intervals, usually every 5 years at the Metropolitan Library System. Our last Class and Comp study was done in 2010-2011.
We encourage feedback and engagement as the Metropolitan Library System proceeds with this project. This committee is your link to the work being done. Please reach out with your thoughts, opinions, concerns, and encouragement. You can communicate with us by commenting on this page and the Project Update pages, by emailing one or all of us, or by setting up a time to meet one of us.
The Singer Group has also created a confidential hotline email for their work with us. Email [email protected] if you have information that you would like to share confidentially. They will keep your email confidential, will not share names or specific situations with anyone from Metropolitan Library System, and have a commitment to reply within 48 hours, often sooner.
Job titles, pay ranges, and job descriptions within an organization can become out-of-sync with the typical pay for similar jobs. This can be due to internal factors (e.g. changing responsibilities for a position) or external factors (e.g. multiple years of low economic growth). Organizations undergo classification and compensation studies to ensure that pay is fair, competitive and equitable both internally and externally.
Ensure that the Metropolitan Library System is providing a pay structure for all positions that is fair, competitive, and equitable both internally and externally. Fulfill the Metropolitan Library Commission's goal to be a salary leader in our area.
| Date (Month) | Date (Year) | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2016 | Select and Announce Singer Group as consultant |
| January | 2017 | Announcement to staff on Singer Group selection |
| February | 2017 | Kickoff Meetings with All Staff |
| March | 2017 | Review Org Chart, Alignment, Current Job Descriptions |
| May | 2017 | Develop and Conduct Salary Survey |
| June | 2017 | Conduct Position Description Questionnaire for Public Service and Support Staff |
| July | 2017 | Staff Interviews |
| August | 2017 | Whole Job Evaluation |
| August | 2017 | Develop/revise Salary Structures and Grade Structures |
| September | 2017 | Design Implementation Plan |
| September | 2017 | Develop Final Report and Present to Leadership Team |
| (See full Timeline in attachments for more detail) |
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Project Updates
Post Date |
Update |
|---|---|
| 02/16/2018 |
Compensation and Classification Study Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (click link for a printable version) As you know The Singer Group, Inc. has been in the process of conducting a Compensation and Classification study for the Library. The process is now complete and a copy of the study findings and recommendations is available on the Intranet. We have heard from some of you about the study and the following document has been developed to answer questions that have come up. The Singer Group consultants will also be onsite February 14th through 16, conducting a series of information sessions for all staff. Please take the time to attend to hear more about the study process, findings, and recommendations. We hope the following set of FAQs will answer any questions you may have. Read Full Update |
| 02/01/2018 |
Compensation & Classification StudyIn January, 2017, the library embarked on an alignment plan to address two needs: Read Full Update |
| 02/01/2018 |
Project UpdateTo: All Staff From: The Singer Group, Dr. Paula Singer and Lorraine Kituri Date: January 31, 2018 Re: Communications on Metropolitan Library System Compensation/Classification and Performance Development Studies Read Full Update |
| 11/20/2017 |
Project UpdateHere are the three most recent updates from the Singer Group in regards to our our Performance Management System and Classification and Compensation study. ------ Hello Metro staff, The following are the current updates on the performance development and compensation/classification studies: Read Full Update |
| 09/02/2017 |
Project UpdateWe, The Singer Group, are writing to provide you with an update on the compensation and classification project and to remind you of some of the issues we will be addressing, along with an update to the timeline for this study. We have just completed the staff interviews conducted as part of the Compensation and Classification study. As a result of these interviews the following concerns were brought to our attention and we wanted to share our responses with all staff. Read Full Update |
Comments
It has been a while since we had any updates and the C&CS is off schedule. Is this almost ready?
I tried to look at the file for the schedule a while ago, but it is corrupted and I cannot view the contents with any formatting.
Hi Gatlin,
You're right, it was corrupted when I tried to open it too. I have re-uploaded the file, so it should work now. It is still the old timeline, however.
-Ben
Hi Kevin,
Great question! You're absolutely right about it being delayed. I'm gathering info to provide as complete an answer as possible. I'll get back to your question as soon as I am able.
-Ben