65+
Compensation Studies Completed
13
Years Serving Local Governments
175+
Organizations Served
Practical, Implementation-Focused
We design compensation systems that are:
Competitve
Defensible
Transparent
Sustainable
Why Compensation Systems Matter
In today's labor market, compensation systems must balance competitiveness, internal equity, and fiscal responsibility.
DDA Human Resources works with cities, counties, higher educational institutions, quasi governments, and other special districts to design compensation systems that support recruitment, retention, and long-term organizational stability.
What Sets Our Approach Apart
With staff having extensive experience, we deliver studies that are technically sound but also practical, useful, and understandable.
Experienced
Practitioners
We are trained in multiple evaluation systems and have created numerous compensation models. We use what works best for our clients.
Multi-Method
Expertise
We base our business on our clients' needs. We are pioneers in the ongoing maintenance service program.
Client-Driven
Innovation
Our product includes more than a report. We provide a budget implementation of possible solutions and work with the client through labor negotiations.
Implemenation Focused
Created solution to avoid big expensive studies. An innovative solution to maintaining pay grid, job descriptions, and pay philosophy.
Ongoing Maintenance
Our Classification & Compensation Process
1
Project Orientation
Review existing job descriptions, compensation plans, pay equity reports, and policies.
4
Pay Plan Development
Develop compensation plan options aligned with organizational pay philosophy.
2
Position & Classification Review
Evaluate the current classification structure and identify potential equity or compression issues.
5
Implementation Analysis
Model financial impacts and provide implentation strategies
3
Labor Market Analysis
Analyze compensation data from comparable communities and organizations.
6
Final Report & Presentation
Deliver findings, recommendations, and administrative guidance.
Additional Services
Job Classification
Evaluation of positions based on duties, responsibilities, complexity, and organizational impact to ensure fair and defensible classification decisions.
Job Description Development
Creation or revision of clear, accurate job descriptions that reflect current responsibilities and support consistent classification and compensation practices.
Ongoing Maintenance
This exclusive DDA Human Resources, Inc. program is designed to eliminate the need for a large classification and compensation study every 4 to 6 years.
