Compensation Systems

Designing Reward Systems That Drive Performance and Retention

Solomon People Solutions works with organisations to develop, implement, and optimise compensation systems that attract top talent, retain high performers, and connect employee benefits with corporate goals. Our approach strikes a balance between internal equity, market competitiveness, and a performance-focused culture.

Compensation is more than just payroll—it’s a message. A well-structured compensation system helps you:

  • Attract and Retain Talent
    Offer competitive, transparent, and appealing total reward packages.
  • Promote Fairness and Internal Equity
    Ensure consistent pay practices across roles and levels.
  • Drive Performance and Accountability
    Link pay to individual, team, and organizational outcomes.
  • Support Strategic Growth and Budgeting
    Forecast salary costs and reward strategies across business units.
  • Maintain Legal Compliance
    Align with local labor laws, pay equity mandates, and audit readiness.

Our Compensation System Design Framework

We bring together compensation strategy, analytics, and structure to deliver scalable systems:

  1. Compensation Philosophy & Strategy Development
    Define your pay positioning, total rewards philosophy, and business alignment.
  2. Job Evaluation & Role Classification
    Use robust methodologies (e.g., point factor, job ranking) to determine role value and hierarchy.
  3. Market Benchmarking & Salary Structure Design
    Develop pay grades, ranges, and salary bands based on internal and external benchmarks.
  4. Pay for Performance Models
    Create variable pay plans (bonuses, incentives, commissions) tied to measurable KPIs.
  5. Benefits & Allowances Framework
    Design holistic compensation that integrates non-cash benefits and perks.
  6. Governance, Compliance & Communication
    Implement clear policies, communication plans, and review mechanisms.
  • Compensation Strategy & Policy Documents
  • Job Grades & Salary Bands
  • Internal Equity & Market Gap Reports
  • Pay-for-Performance Program Design
  • Total Rewards Frameworks
  • Compensation Audit Reports
  • Compensation Governance Guidelines
  • Mid-to-large enterprises scaling operations
  • Organizations undergoing restructuring or transformation
  • Companies revisiting outdated salary frameworks
  • HR teams seeking modern, analytics-based compensation tools
  • Industry-specific compensation expertise
  • Data-driven, compliant, and future-ready solutions
  • Proven success across sectors: Tech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Finance, Government
  • Deep understanding of compensation trends, laws, and practices across global markets

Empower Your People. Accelerate Your Business.

Let’s Build a Stronger Business

Whether you’re building a new pay structure or refining an existing one, we help you build a fair, competitive, and sustainable compensation system that supports long-term success.

Get in touch today to explore how our Compensation Systems Consulting can elevate your total rewards strategy.

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