Compensation Structure Design & Compliance Review

The City of Asheville seeks to evaluate its current compensation structure to ensure it is scalable, legally compliant, and aligned with industry best practices. This subcontract engagement requires a detailed analysis of existing pay practices, including job classifications, salary ranges, and administrative policies, to identify gaps or inefficiencies that may hinder equitable pay, regulatory adherence, or organizational growth. The contractor will be expected to assess how current structures support workforce retention, internal equity, and external competitiveness while remaining within federal, state, and local legal frameworks. Based on the findings, the contractor must develop actionable recommendations for restructuring pay grades and bands, introducing clear performance-based adjustments, and updating compensation policies to reflect modern standards. The deliverables should include a scalable framework that accommodates future organizational changes, enhances transparency for employees, and supports long-term fiscal responsibility. The solicitation is open for responses until August 17, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 541612, indicating a focus on management consulting services related to human resources and compensation systems.