Market-Based Compensation Benchmarking & Pay Structure Design

The contract seeks to conduct a comprehensive market-based compensation benchmarking analysis using peer data from both government and private-sector employers to determine competitive salary ranges. This effort will involve evaluating current pay practices relative to external labor market standards to ensure the organization’s compensation structure remains aligned with industry norms and regional trends. The provider will be responsible for designing structured pay grades and salary bands that reflect job roles, responsibilities, and market value, while also establishing an internal equity framework to promote fairness and consistency in pay across similar positions. The project will require the development of an objective, data-driven compensation architecture that supports talent retention, recruitment, and organizational transparency. The work must account for factors such as job complexity, experience levels, geographic labor market conditions, and organizational budget constraints. All deliverables must be grounded in current, credible compensation data and should include clear methodologies and rationale for each recommended pay scale and band. The contract is a subcontract under the Butts County Board of Commissioners in Georgia, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541612 for management consulting services.