Compensation is one of the most important and often misunderstood parts of the employment relationship. This training gives HR professionals and business leaders a practical foundation for building consistent pay practices and making decisions that are fair, competitive, and legally compliant.
In this training, we will:
- Define compensation and how compensation philosophy guides pay decisions across the organization
- Identify the key components of a total compensation package
- Explain how salary ranges, pay grades, and job level categories are structured and how they connect to the market
- Learn how job analysis and market benchmarking are used to evaluate roles and support competitive pay ranges
- Discuss pay transparency, pay equity, and practical steps for identifying and addressing pay discrepancies
- Outline the compensation planning cycle, including timelines, approvals, and implementation
- Review compensation compliance basics, including FLSA classification rules and equal pay obligations
Attendees will leave with practical tools for building compensation practices that support employees and reduce organizational risk.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Presenter: Haley Duarte, MBA, MHRM
Price: FREE (members) / $149 (non-members)
