A faster wage study starts with a clear information checklist
Preparing a Head Start or nonprofit compensation study? Here is the information NovaPath uses to scope the work and start a five-business-day draft.
If your next budget or board conversation depends on a compensation study, the first useful step is to agree on what the study needs to answer.
Are you reviewing all positions or a specific group? Comparing salaries, benefits, or both? Preparing to revise pay ranges or understand where your current structure sits in the market?
For NovaPath’s wage and compensation studies, we settle those questions up front and confirm the information needed before the draft timeline begins.
Prepare the information once
Your checklist will be tailored to the agreed scope. It typically covers:
- Positions and responsibilities. A list of distinct roles and current job descriptions, including qualifications and supervisory responsibilities.
- Compensation. Current salary ranges, working hours, and the pay basis needed to make meaningful comparisons.
- Benefits. The benefits you want compared and the information available to describe them accurately.
- Comparison geography. Your service area and any specific markets or peer organizations you want considered.
- Decision and deadline. What leadership needs to decide and when the findings will be reviewed.
Start with organizational information. Wait for agreed secure transfer instructions before providing employee-level records.
Match responsibilities, not just titles
Two positions can share a title and have different responsibilities. Our position-matching work considers the duties and qualifications behind the title. The report documents the comparison approach, sources, assumptions, and limitations so leadership can understand the findings.
Separate the draft timeline from the feedback timeline
NovaPath’s offer is a complete study draft within five business days after the scope is agreed and we confirm your information is complete.
The draft includes salary and benefits comparisons within the agreed scope, documented findings, and practical recommendations. Final delivery follows your consolidated feedback on an agreed schedule. Changes to scope are addressed separately.
Start with one short request
You do not need to book a meeting, create an account, or upload payroll records to get started. Share your name, work email, and organization. Job count and target date are optional. We’ll follow up by email to confirm scope, pricing, and your checklist.