Staff Compensation Program Update
The January 2004 meeting outlined the objectives and progress of Bucknell's Staff Compensation Program. Key topics included the program's framework, position placement process, and next steps for development. The program aims to systematically structure job classifications across the university by emphasizing internal and external equity, supporting career paths, and optimizing resource allocation. Staff involvement is crucial for the program's success, as it enhances understanding and engagement among staff members. Future steps include finalizing the position placement process and communicating the new compensation framework.
Staff Compensation Program Update
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Staff Compensation Program Update January 2004
Today’s Meeting Objectives • Progress to-Date • Staff Compensation Program Framework • Position Placement Process • Next Steps
Valuing Work @ Bucknell: Job Classification/Compensation • A systematic process for developing a job structureacross the University to: • Determine job roles & contributions • Balance internal & external equity • Support career paths • Plan human resource needs • Allocate limited resources
Program Objectives & Guiding Principles • Is simple to use, easy to understand, and viewed as credible by both managers and staff members; • Effectively combines the external market value of jobs with the internal contribution of staff members; • Recognizes the skills, competencies and applied knowledge needed to be successful in a job; • Provides a foundation and roadmap for career development, promotions and continued learning; and • Is a uniform and consistently-applied process across departments.
Our Program Development Process Objectives & Guiding Principles Staff Member Input Market Assessment
Our Program Development Process Staff Compensation Program Development Process
Our Program Development Process Compensation Program Design
Framework based upon staff input • Staff members completed Job Profiles • Job Profiles were used to: • Identify commonalities & distinctions across all campus roles • Develop career bands • 7 bands were developed • Based on natural groupings • Stronger emphasis on • Accountability & Impact • Judgment & Problem Solving
What is career banding? • A University-wide framework for grouping Bucknell jobs based on career stages and organizational impact • Career bands represent flexibility for career movement • within bands (most common) or • to a different career band (less common) based on career aspirations • It provides a flexible framework for: • Grouping Bucknell Jobs • Responding to changes in work • Supporting staff growth & development • Facilitating mobility
7 Career Bands B U C K N E LL Broad descriptions were categorized for each career bandbased on the same Job Content Factors: • Typical Role • Accountability & Impact • Judgment & Problem-Solving • Typical Education & Experience • Leadership/Mentorship
Staff Compensation Program Design Bucknell Core Competencies Used in:- recruitment- staff development- performance management- career pathing- recognition Core Competencies Achievement Relationship Staff Compensation Program Community Focus Leadership Bucknell Job Content Factors • Foundation for the Program • Broad levels of contribution across the University Job ContentFactors Job Content Factors
Position Placement Process • Staff members review the Framework & Position Placement Guidelines • Supervisors and staff members review and discuss where each position best fits within the framework • Department heads provide the position placement recommendations to Personnel Services • Personnel Services and Mercer HR review the recommendations for overall internal alignment • Personnel Services works with department/division heads to resolve any outstanding placement issues
Position Placement Process Supervisor Staff Dept &/orDivisionHead PersonnelServices/Mercer HR
Position Placement Guidelines • Objectivity • Fit • Job Content Factors • Perspective • Salary • Job Titles
Why are we doing this? • Your input & ownership in this University-wide Program is important. • You & your supervisor are knowledgeable about your job. • Active involvement will help staff members better understand and be engaged. • It takes all of us, in each of our roles, to make Bucknell successful. • We need to recognize, value, and respect every level of contribution.
Next Steps January/February/March • Complete the position placement process by January 26TH. • Develop administrative guidelines and communications. • Establish appropriate pay levels based on current market data. April/May/June • Communicate new compensation program to all staff. • Make recommendations for pay adjustments if necessary. July • New Staff Compensation Program in place on July 1, 2004.