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City of Mounds View Staff Report April 24, 1997 Page 2 HAY The HAY proposal would entail converting the job evaluation system from the PDI system to the HAY system and possibly revise the compensation system to be consistent with State and Federal law, general principles of equitable compensation, and the City's compensation plan goals. • Revising the current the Job Evaluation System used at Mounds View would include using job descriptions, Questionnaires (simple form), and input from management. A consultant from Labor Relations would work with management on reviewing current and possible benchmark changes and well as provide and an introductory session for all employees on the procedures and process of benchmark conversion. • Review and possibly revise Compensation System. ► Review salary relationship (wage and wage equivalents)between City employees and identify patterns of comparison which have contributed to existing compensation differentials. ► Develop preliminary recommendations for a City salary structure. Conduct statistical and other analyses to determine whether preliminary recommendations comply with the "equitable" and"reasonable" compensation relationship standards required by the Pay Equity Act. ► Present recommendations and guidelines to City officials. ► Revise recommendations as necessary to meet City officials' concerns. • Projected Timetable and Estimated Costs - Time frame Approx. 5 weeks. Update Job Evaluation Study $2,500 Develop Compensation System $850 TOTAL PROPOSAL 3,350 Research indicates HAY Evaluation System as the more "user friendly" system versus PDI. Labor Relations would work directly with management in the conversion as well as provide informational assistance to employees with questions regarding the nature of benchmark conversion. Due to the complexity of state and federal laws pertaining to comparable worth and pay equity,the City would benefit from using an organization that provides continual communication support. HAY is more defensible based on the benchmark being specific to the position and allows for variables to be incorporated within the specific position creating a"truer"benchmark value and offers a range of flexibility based on position responsibilities. Using Labor Relations Associates in conjunction with HAY, future amendments or modification will be less expensive because Mounds View is a subscriber City. Based on conversations from HAY and PDI, HAY and Labor Relations Associates is significantly more responsive to questions and concerns and has a more efficient response time.