Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-75500-NONST-2026-000000057

Whitfield Countywide Job Classification and Compensation Study

Whitfield County is seeking a consultant to evaluate and recommend a countywide job classification and compensation system. - Government buyer: Whitfield County Board of Commissioners, serving Whitfield County from Dalton, Georgia. - Scope: One countywide job classification and pay study covering all County departments and County-paid positions—approximately 800 employees and more than 200 classifications. - Requested service: Review job classifications, titles, descriptions, duties, competencies, pay plans, and salary ranges; assess internal equity, salary compression, and competitiveness with relevant labor markets. - Expected recommendations: Job evaluation and placement criteria; sustainable classification and compensation structures; employee and financial impact analysis; implementation options and cost scenarios; and guidance for ongoing system maintenance. - Deliverables: Work plan and methodology, job analysis tools and results, market survey data, equity analysis, recommended structures, a maintenance manual, progress reports, draft and final reports, and presentations to County leadership. - OEMs and named vendors: None identified in the opportunity information. - Potential competing providers: Mercer, Korn Ferry, Gallagher, Baker Tilly, and Segal may offer comparable compensation and classification consulting services.

Description

Whitfield County is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive job classification and pay study covering all County departments and County-paid positions. The study will evaluate existing classifications and compensation structures, assess internal equity and market competitiveness, and recommend a sustainable classification and pay structure. Work includes analysis of job duties, salary relationships and market data, with deliverables including implementation options, financial impact analysis, documentation, and guidance for ongoing administration. Proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

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