In order to preserve the integrity and currency of the staff classification and compensation structure, HR Compensation conducts periodic reviews of identified classification series and/or job families.
Any grade modifications will be market-based and not the result of reclassifications. This means that such changes, will not, per UNM policy, trigger pay increases for individual employees except in those unique circumstances in which an employee’s salary rate falls below the minimum of the new pay range.
Classifications that, according to market-data, would have been appraised at a lower grade typically remain unchanged. Situations where lowering the grade of a classification may be warranted will be reviewed on a case by case basis so as to ensure minimal impact on current incumbents.
For new hires, the internal equity policy applies (Section 3.1 UAPPM 3500).
Each calendar year, during the HR Compensation strategic planning process, we identify the market studies that will be conducted for the upcoming year. University-wide studies are typically generated at the senior leadership level, and require the support of the appropriate sponsor. In unique circumstances, smaller studies, such as ad-hoc market studies, can be requested by a specific discipline area and require the subject matter expert’s contributions.
In such circumstances, the requesting entity must prepare a written request for a market/ad-hoc study, which should include the following elements:
The above documentation should be forwarded to senior line management for preliminary review and approval. Once this approval has been obtained in writing, the requesting department should route the package to HR Compensation.
HR Compensation will review the information provided to determine the appropriate next steps.
HR Compensation will notify all impacted departments and HR Consultants of any changes and will work to coordinate the project throughout all its stages (Planning, Development, Communication and Implementation).
