Learn compensation & benefits (C&B) strategies to design competitive salary structures and benefits programs for employee retention.

Course Description:

Unlock the power of Compensation & Benefits (C&B) to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. In today’s competitive job market, well-structured compensation and benefits programs are key to employee satisfaction, engagement, and long-term retention. This course provides HR professionals with the essential skills to design competitive salary structures, implement benefits programs, and optimize reward systems aligned with business goals.

Whether you’re an HR specialist, compensation analyst, or business leader, this course will equip you with advanced compensation strategies, benefits administration techniques, and the latest C&B trends to enhance your company’s reward system.

What You Will Learn:

• Fundamentals of compensation and benefits (C&B) in HR

• How to design and implement effective salary structures

• Job evaluation methods for fair and competitive pay scales

• The role of market benchmarking in compensation strategy

• How to build and manage employee benefits programs

• Legal and compliance aspects of compensation & benefits

• C&B strategies for employee retention and engagement

• Performance-based compensation and incentive plans

• Advanced techniques for salary negotiations and pay equity

Full Course Program:

Class 1: Basics of Compensation – Modern Research & Salary Structures

• Understanding compensation in HR and talent management

• What companies pay employees for: salary, bonuses, and total rewards

• Fixed pay structures: base salary vs. variable pay

• The role of salary ranges in compensation management

• How companies navigate the market to ensure competitive compensation

Class 2: Job Analysis for Compensation & Bonus Development

• Why job analysis is crucial for compensation planning

• Key job analysis methods used in HR and compensation strategy

• Developing job descriptions to align with compensation frameworks

• Identifying key compensation factors for performance-based bonuses

• How job analysis impacts compensation benchmarking and salary scales

Class 3: Job Grading and Pay Structure Development

• The role of job grading in compensation management

• How to implement a grading system for salary structuring

• Ready-made job grading tools for HR and compensation specialists

• Linking job grades with market salary benchmarks and internal pay equity

• Best practices for maintaining pay structure consistency

Class 4: Designing a Company’s Bonus System for Employee Motivation

• Types of bonuses in compensation planning: performance, retention, referral

• Key factors for developing bonus structures in HR and rewards management

• How to design a results-driven corporate bonus program

• A ready-made formula for structuring and calculating staff bonuses

• Aligning bonus programs with business objectives and employee performance

Class 5: Building an Effective Employee Benefits System

• The role of benefits in total rewards and talent retention

• Comprehensive overview of all types of employee benefits

• Benefit budgeting strategies for HR and compensation professionals

• Flexible benefits (Cafeteria Plan) and how to implement them

• Analyzing employee benefits impact on engagement and productivity

Class 6: Salary Market Reviews, Payroll & Benefit Budgeting

• How companies participate in labor market salary reviews

• Identifying credible salary benchmarking providers

• Examples of salary benchmarking reports and provider data files

• How to interpret and utilize salary survey outcomes in compensation planning

• Payroll budgeting strategies to optimize compensation and benefits spending

Class 7: Compensation & Benefits Analysis – Conducting Effective Surveys

• How to analyze compensation and benefits for market competitiveness

• Conducting salary and benefits surveys for HR insights

• Key compensation surveys that help HR professionals make informed decisions

• Evaluating the effectiveness of compensation & benefits programs

• Data-driven decision-making for salary structure optimization

Class 8: Employee Recognition, Referral Bonuses & Additional Incentives

• The role of achievement recognition programs in employee engagement

• Structuring referral bonuses to encourage employee participation

• Job entry bonuses: when and how to offer them effectively

• Retention bonuses: securing top talent with strategic incentives

• Exploring other types of bonuses to enhance compensation strategies

Who Should Take This Course?

• HR professionals and compensation specialists looking to enhance their C&B expertise

• Business leaders and executives responsible for workforce planning and retention

• Talent acquisition and HR business partners involved in salary negotiations

• Payroll managers and benefits administrators managing compensation programs

• Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in compensation & benefits strategy

By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Compensation & Benefits (C&B) and be able to design competitive pay structures and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.

Enroll now and take your HR expertise in Compensation & Benefits to the next level!