Compensation

Staff Compensation @ Tufts - An Overview

Tufts Compensation group supports the mission and goals of the university by establishing and implementing fair, equitable, competitive and creative compensation programs and practices for Tufts non-faculty staff.

The Compensation staff administer Tufts @Work (see @Work Guidebook) compensation program which includes the annual merit review process and other pay programs designed to reward employees for growth in job responsibilities or a one time achievement.

To help Tufts maintain competitive salaries, compensation staff:

Respond to managers requests for salary reviews and work creatively with managers to anticipate and respond to pay issues.
Participate in salary market surveys and review results to keep Tufts salaries competitive with defined external competitors and fair in relation to each other across the university.
Work with hiring managers and HR Representatives to set appropriate hiring ranges for vacant positions and salaries for new hires.
Analyze overall economic trends and work with university financial managers in setting Tufts annual merit budget.
Establish salary band and zone ranges each fiscal year.

In addition to administering salaries, the compensation group is responsible for:

Approving all staff job titles in accordance with internal guidelines.
Classifying positions as exempt (salaried) or non-exempt (hourly) in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Ensuring university compliance with other wage and hour laws and regulations.
Providing on going training to managers and staff.
Providing guidance and advice on writing job descriptions.

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