Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) THE JOURNEY

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) Overview History What Employees Want Compensation Goals The Role of HR Partner Services

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) History Classified Pay Plan –Established in 1979 Administrative/Professional Pay Plan –Established in Peat Marwick Study

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) History (Continued) 1995 to 1996: Compensation Commission 1997 to 2000: Compensation Committee July 2000: Dual Classifications 2001 to Present: Planning & Implementation Process

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) History (Continued) Transition –Classification of positions limited to new positions and major reorganizations –For positions that have not been broadbanded: »Demonstrated proficiency to the hiring maximum »5% increase above the hiring maximum each fiscal year for additional responsibilities

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) What OSU Employees Want To know what to do to enrich their contribution to OSU Be paid accordingly for their efforts

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) Employee Expectations Flexible, supportive, and nurturing work environment Challenging and exciting work Equitable treatment More customized benefits Knowing that their work matters

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) OSU Compensation Goals Pay must be: –Competitive –Equitable –Performance driven –Consider relative internal worth and external competitiveness

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) OSU Staff Pay Plan Supports and advances accomplishments of OSU mission and goals Provides fair, consistent and equitable pay Is flexible and responsive to labor market conditions and OSU’s business environment Is simple to administer and easy to understand, but legally sound

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) OSU Staff Pay Plan (Continued) Encourages career progression and developmental opportunities for employees Emphasizes individual and unit responsibility in partnership with OSU Human Resources

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) HR Partner Services Strategic partners with the campus on: –Organizational structure –Classification –Compensation »Market Comparisons

Oklahoma State University Human Resources 106 Whitehurst (405) HR Partner Services (Continued) Partner with unit administrators on: –Recruitment and hiring –Employee relations support –Employee development through training Partner with staff on: –Explanation of policies and procedures Other assistance as required