Durham Civicplus #26-1058

Comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study for City of Durham Employees

The City of Durham Human Resources Department is seeking proposals for a comprehensive compensation and classification study to modernize and ensure equity in its pay structures. - Government Buyer: - City of Durham Human Resources Department, City Hall Plaza - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive analysis of current compensation and classification systems for approximately 2,500 full-time and 360 part-time employees - Development of sustainable, equitable, and competitive pay structures - Market benchmarking against public and private sector comparators - Review and recommendations for all employee groups, including exempt, non-exempt, police, fire, and part-time staff - Specialized analyses such as pay equity, incentive programs, and minimum livable wage methodology - Drafting of job descriptions and integration of all pay plans into a coherent framework - Deliverables include a compensation philosophy, classification plan review, implementation options, costing, communication plans, and presentations to city leadership and employees - Six months of implementation support and training included - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on internal and social equity, market competitiveness, and defensible market position - Equal business opportunity and livable wage compliance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of Durham is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive compensation and classification study for its Human Resources Department. The study aims to achieve sustainability, equity, and competitiveness in the City's pay system by producing pay structures with a maintenance plan, ensuring internal consistency and fairness, and establishing a defensible market position. The project involves analyzing current pay plans, identifying comparator markets, and providing actionable recommendations. The City employs approximately 2,500 full-time and 360 part-time employees across various classifications and maintains multiple salary structures.

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