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City of New Brighton, MN <br /> Classification and Compensation Study <br /> <br />Project Methodology <br /> <br />Baker Tilly approached the classification and compensation study for the City of New Brighton by completing each of the following <br />phases or milestones: <br /> <br />Phase 1: Project Initiation <br /> <br />− Data Collection - Baker Tilly initiated the study by conducting a planning meeting with the City’s project team to discuss the <br />current classification and compensation system, goals for conducting the study, and to walk through each phase of the <br />process. Next, Baker Tilly collected documentation from the City, to include job descriptions, organization charts, pay <br />structure, personnel policies, and any other documentation describing how work is performed or compensated. <br /> <br />Finally, Baker Tilly facilitated communication meetings with department heads and employees to inform them about the study, <br />answer questions, and review the position analysis questionnaire (PAQ) they were asked to complete. Once PAQ responses <br />were compiled, the City’s leadership was tasked with reviewing and providing feedback on employee PAQ responses, as <br />necessary, to ensure accurate and complete responses were provided. <br /> <br />Phase 2: Classification Review <br /> <br />− Position review – employee completed PAQs were the basis for a classification review in which Baker Tilly reviewed position <br />titles and made recommendations, as necessary, to ensure titles appropriately reflected the nature and level of work <br />performed. <br /> <br />Next, Baker Tilly conducted a job evaluation using our point factor evaluation tool, called SAFE®, resulting in a hierarchy of <br />jobs reflective of City’s internal equity. <br /> <br />Phase 3: Market Review <br /> <br />− Market Assessment - Baker Tilly assisted the City in identifying appropriate and relevant peer organizations to collect market <br />competitive values (base pay salaries) for benchmark positions from. The results were analyzed and reviewed with the City’s <br />project team to determine the organization’s desired position within the market. <br /> <br />− Benefits Comparison – Peer information on pay plans, pay policies, paid time off programs, health insurance, and <br />retirement was also collected during the market study. A comparison to the City’s offerings was prepared. <br /> <br />