Maintaining both external competitiveness and internal equity, making decisions that support the overall rewards philosophy, consistently administering pay policies, and responding to and supporting organizational priorities, changes and needs.

Components of the Compensation Program including career stages, market reference ranges and pay bands.

Procedure for grading and leveling positions, and determining appropriate pay within range based upon performance and experience.

Determinants of establishing starting pay, annual salary increase decisions and adjustments to pay.

Guidelines for staff salary pool distribution.

Requirements for reclassification of career stage, lateral transfer and promotion.

Respective roles of Assistant Director of Compensation Programs, supervisors and employees in maintaining the Compensation Plan.

Definitions for many of the compensation terms found throughout this site.