Compensation

This unit consults with management to ensure equitable, fair treatment of staff and compliance with regulations and laws on these topics: 

• Compensation delivery mechanisms. 
• Job design. 
• Market dynamics. 
• Salary decisions. 

• Compliance with applicable regulations and financial responsibility. 
• Considers the relevant market. 
• Flexibility in pay administration. 
• Provide opportunities to reward performance, proficiency and outcomes. 
• Support employee’s desire for career growth. 

Arizona State University defines total compensation as more than the salary paid for the valuable work performed to support ASU student success. 

• Access to world-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates. 
• A comprehensive package of affordable benefit plans and programs. 
• Salary and wages paid. 

The ASU Job Architecture provides a framework for standardizing job titles, responsibilities and other job dimensions across departments and teams. Visit the Job Architecture webpage to learn about the framework and how it is used to determine job profiles and management levels. 

Consider the equity, expertise and performance of an employee to determine an appropriate salary. Before extending an offer to a candidate, OHR recommends reviewing the following guidelines: 

• Reference establishing rates of pay policy for additional assistance. 
• The salary administration policy explains the options available for the administration of salary or career-related actions. 
• The salary approval matrix shows the approvals required for certain actions.