Agenda No. 3.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | June 2, 2020 |
| Department: | Human Resources |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 20-R-57 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving Management Advisory Group report and recommendations on City Staff Classification and Compensation Study and other matters in connection therewith. (M. Browne/C. Kelm/J. Kurz) |
BACKGROUND
The City contracted with Management Advisory Group International, Inc. (MAG) to conduct a salary and compensation study for City classifications. MAG’s findings and recommendations are based on:
The goal of this project was to provide the foundation for an appropriate classification and compensation system and pay plan based on current compensation levels for peer and competitor public employers as well as private sector wage information. The objectives of the study were to: 1) conduct job analysis of included City classifications; 2) gather salary and compensation data from similar/competitor organizations; 3) develop a revised classification plan; 4) provide a Benefits Analysis and, 5) develop a revised compensation and pay plan.
MAG will be presenting an overview of the study process, methodologies, and their findings and recommendations. An executive summary of the study is also attached for your reference.
City staff continues to work on implementation strategies and options that will facilitate a fair, equitable and “characteristic neutral” approach to transitioning to the new pay plan within the budgetary constraints of the City.
- salary survey results;
- job information from employees and their supervisors;
- a job profile analysis based on input from employees and supervisors; and,
- assisting Schertz in options to increase external competitiveness.
The goal of this project was to provide the foundation for an appropriate classification and compensation system and pay plan based on current compensation levels for peer and competitor public employers as well as private sector wage information. The objectives of the study were to: 1) conduct job analysis of included City classifications; 2) gather salary and compensation data from similar/competitor organizations; 3) develop a revised classification plan; 4) provide a Benefits Analysis and, 5) develop a revised compensation and pay plan.
MAG will be presenting an overview of the study process, methodologies, and their findings and recommendations. An executive summary of the study is also attached for your reference.
City staff continues to work on implementation strategies and options that will facilitate a fair, equitable and “characteristic neutral” approach to transitioning to the new pay plan within the budgetary constraints of the City.
GOAL
The goal of the study is to provide the foundation for an appropriate classification and compensation system and pay plan based on current compensation levels for peer and competitor public employers as well as private sector wage information.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Providing competitive compensation will allow the City to more effectively recruit and retain qualified workforce talent.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of the Final Classificaiton & Compensation Report prepared by MAG.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has budgeted funds over the next 5 years for a multi-year implementation approach.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 20-R-57 to approve the Final Classification & Compensation Report prepared by MAG with multi-year implemtnation plan.