Project Phases and Timeline
Note: The key activities and timeline may be adjusted as needed.
Phase I – Key Activities and Deliverables by Gallagher
- Meet via telephone/online platform to initiate the project and discuss timelines and key deliverables.
- Collect data such as salary material.
- Discuss/review the strengths and weaknesses of the current classification systems.
- Discuss developing philosophy and supporting strategies.
- Confirm the project comprehensive timeline for completion of all tasks included herein.
- Conduct project leadership and employee discussions about the University’s focus for successful project outcomes.
Phase II – Key Activities and Deliverables by Gallagher
- Review/analyze current job descriptions/documentation and make recommendations on any changes to current classification plan.
- Clarify jobs
- Review exempt and non-exempt classifications to ensure proper Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and Washington State Minimum Wage Act (WMWA) status.
- Recommend standard classification and titling conventions.
- Conduct a complete diagnostic review of current EWU practices.
- Create a common template and process for formatting, updating and reviewing job descriptions on an ongoing basis.
Integrate Published Survey Sources: - Identify appropriate published survey sources.
- Collect market data from published survey sources using data cuts from public, private, local, state, and regional sources.
Phase III – Key Activities and Deliverables by Gallagher
- Conduct presentations to the HR/leadership prior to completion and at the time of completion, at times and in a manner agreed upon with the University.
- Conduct meetings with HR/leadership at critical intervals to discuss deliverables.
- Develop draft and final report and presentation and conduct quality assurance reviews.
- Provide training for staff, including necessary tools to maintain the system.
Phase IV – Key Activities University
- The Executive Leadership Team will receive the final report from Gallagher.
- The Executive Leadership Team will review and assess the Gallagher report.
- Executive Leadership will identify a final proposed plan.
- The University will provide PSE with a copy of the proposed plan and there will be an opportunity for bargaining.
- The University will provide employees with notice of their position placement within the new salary structure. Each employee will meet with their supervisor to review their classification.
- The final plan will be implemented in phases to account for budget considerations.