Title
Classification and Compensation Study Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Finance Committee received a briefing on the Classification and Compensation Study on October 21, 2024.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Classification and Compensation Study.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the Classification and Compensation Study.
Staff Contact:
Manny Bosser, Human Resources Director 360.753.8309
Presenter(s):
Manny Bosser, Human Resources Director
Katie Busch, Lead Compensation Consultant, HR Compensation Consultants, LLC
Background and Analysis:
In the fall of 2023, the City of Olympia engaged the services of Human Resource Compensation Consultants (HRCC) to conduct a classification and pay equity study to review Independent, IUOE, and AFSCME represented positions. The goal of the classification and pay equity study was to develop a proposal and process to internally align jobs and ensure pay ranges are competitive within the market in order for the City to attract and retain talented staff.
The City also performed a pay equity analysis to determine whether there were differences in employee compensation that could not be explained by job-related differences.
Staff and the consultant will share the scope, approach, recommendation, and financial impact of the study. Staff will also share the results of the pay equity analysis.
Climate Analysis:
Classification and Compensation Study does not impact the climate.
Equity Analysis:
The City of Olympia is committed to pay equity for employees. This analysis highlighted areas to explore to determine if there were differences in employee compensation that
could not be explained by job-related differences. The Human Resources Department is also recommending new processes to ensure pay equity in hiring.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There are no specific known community concerns regarding this item.
Financial Impact:
The results of this study are recommended to begin January 1, 2025 and is estimated cost approximately $1.1 million which will be shared by the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and other Dedicated Funds.
Options:
1. Receive a briefing on the Classification and Compensation Study.
2. Do not receive a briefing on the Classification and Compensation Study.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
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