Compensation
California Employers Association can help you define the compensation structure for your California company.
Are You Paying Your Employees Fairly?
Whether you're designing a compensation program and structure from the ground up or modifying an existing structure, you will receive equitable and competitive pay practices from our compensation experts. We are here to help you with quick compensation consulting or large projects, supporting employers in all industries across the U.S.
Learn all about the ins and outs of compensation by joining CEA and our sister association with our virtual training courses.
Best Practices For Developing A Pay Program
- Define a total compensation philosophy and strategy that is linked to your company's mission and goals
- Create or update job descriptions to accurately reflect the work that employees are performing and the qualifications needed
- Use reputable external market surveys to determine appropriate compensation levels for your roles based on job and survey descriptions
- Establish a formal compensation structure (including grades and ranges) for each position
- Consider if variable pay should be included in your compensation plan
- Analyze company benefit plans and how they compare to the market
- Ensure compliance with pay equity
- Perform regular assessments of your positions and compensation structure and how your total compensation practices compare to the market
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Compensation Services Available
Leading our Team of Experts
Lindsay Hill, CCP, GRP
Director of Compensation Services
As the Director of Compensation Services, Lindsay provides professional level compensation support with a focus on understanding business needs to develop and implement comprehensive compensation solutions. Her experience with compensation in a variety of industries enables her to effectively tailor compensation strategies to specific employer needs.
Lindsay earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business - Human Resources Management from Portland State University. She holds a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification and a Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification from WorldatWork. Lindsay is a part of our sister association Cascade Employers Association.