Compensation Analysis: Benchmarking, Surveys, and Pay Equity

Attracting and retaining top talent requires a strategic approach to rewards that balances market competitiveness with internal fairness. This course guides you through the core principles of compensation analysis, helping you build structured, equitable, and sustainable pay systems. You will transition from understanding basic salary administration to confidently designing data-driven compensation frameworks. You will learn to evaluate jobs, analyze market salary surveys, and implement modern pay equity strategies that align with organizational goals and legal compliance. What you'll learn: Understand foundational compensation terminology, job evaluation methods, and pay structure design; Analyze salary surveys and benchmark internal roles against external market data; Apply modern pay equity strategies to ensure fair compensation practices across your organization; Navigate emerging trends in pay transparency regulations and remote or hybrid compensation models; Design salary bands and grades that balance financial sustainability with talent retention. The course begins with essential definitions and core methodologies of job analysis before moving into practical data benchmarking. You will then explore how to synthesize survey data and apply modern equity principles to create a cohesive compensation strategy. Designed for human resource professionals, business owners, and managers new to compensation design, this course requires no prior experience in data analysis or HR administration. Start building a fair and competitive compensation framework for your organization today.