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Payson outlines compensation strategy to recruit and retain staff
Summary
HR Director Melanie Marsh said Payson aims to be an 'employer of choice' using market analyses and salary surveys to set compensation based on knowledge, responsibility and work environment; council discussed retention goals and staffing needs.
Melanie Marsh, Payson City Human Resources Director, presented an overview of year-round staffing and described the city's objective to be an employer of choice through an effective compensation philosophy. She said job value is determined by knowledge, responsibility, difficulty and environment and noted the city's regular participation in market analyses and salary surveys.
Council members and staff discussed compensation goals and retention strategies, including budget implications and the need to align pay with market benchmarks to reduce turnover and attract candidates. Marsh emphasized the connection between compensation strategy and the city's ability to staff expanding services.
