Compensation Services
The Epler Company helps clients create reward systems that support their philosophy and strategies in order to attract and motivate employees.
The following areas include our specialties:
Total Rewards Philosophy
- Develop a total rewards philosophy (working with senior management) to include items such as base pay, benefits, incentive pay, work-life, training and development, and other rewards programs
- Develop strategies to implement philosophy
Job Analysis and Job Descriptions
- Develop an approach for job analysis
- Prepare job descriptions using questionnaires or interviews
- Review jobs for appropriate exempt and nonexempt classifications
Job Evaluation
- Determine job evaluation approach using market slotting or point factor analysis
- Conduct job evaluation process and train Human Resources staff
Market Analysis
- Perform market analysis using our extensive survey database
- Conduct custom surveys
- Recommend techniques for measurement/compa-ratios
- Recommend fiscal implementation strategies.
Base Pay Design
- Create/revise pay structures with rate ranges or steps
- Reassess after implementation on periodic basis
Incentive Pay
- Develop cash and non-cash recognition programs for sales, management, teams and individuals
Performance Management
- Develop performance evaluation process
- Conduct supervisory training
Deferred Compensation
- Design and administer deferred compensation programs
Salary and Benefits Surveys
Conduct several annual salary and benefits surveys of various industries in San Diego County and California. Typical Survey data includes average base pay, percentiles, minimum, midpoint and maximum. The surveys may also include merit budget increases, bonus data and selected personnel policies and practices. Some of our current surveys include:
- San Diego Salary and Benefits Survey
- California Indian Gaming Salary and Benefits Survey
- San Diego Healthcare Survey
- Custom salary and benefits surveys for associations and individual organizations
