What services are provided by the Compensation and Classification unit?

Resources

Info, How To, and FAQ's Tools, Forms, Checklists, etc. Policies, Procedures, Laws, Contacts
Compensation Glossary UCI Compensation Unit Info Page UCI Procedure 30  - Salary
Classification Specifications Supplemental Guidelines to Classification Specifications UCI Procedure 36 - Classification of Positions
PPSM Policy 36 - Classification of Positions
PPSM Policy 30 - Compensation

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Compensation provides guidance and counsel to campus-wide staff regarding the interpretation of UC/UCI pay policies and procedures.  It administers salary programs including merit pay programs, conducts wage surveys, develops pay policies/procedures in adherence to UC, Federal, State, and local regulations, and manages cash recognition programs. Exceptional requests for salary actions and adjustments are reviewed by Compensation.

Classification refers to the unit’s responsibility for reviewing and classifying existing and new position descriptions.  Included is the maintenance and development of classification specifications. 

KEYS TO PREVENTING LIABILITY

The goal of the interview is to determine if the candidate has the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential job duties by discussing what they have done and how they have performed in previous jobs.

Interview questions and processes must be job-related, nondiscriminatory, and not an invasion of privacy. Candidates are protected under laws that prohibit discrimination. Violations make the University liable.

Discriminatory questions and discussion topics that are never to be asked or discussed include:

  • Nationality or national origin
  • Marital status
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Height/weight
  • Whether or not the candidate has or plans to have children; or is      pregnant; provisions for day care
  • Religious affiliation or beliefs
  • Sexual orientation
  • Disabilities or medical handicaps

Common Compensation and Classification Questions

Definitions

Total Compensation is the complete pay package for employees, including all forms of cash payments, benefits, services, and in-kind payments.

Class is a classification that applies to an established job title, published in the University-wide Title and Pay Plan, and designated by a four-digit title code.

Classification specification is an overview of a job family and includes key responsibilities and minimum skills and competencies.

Competencies are basic skill sets required to perform a job.

Responsibilities are the job duties performed by the position.

Matrix is used to determine the exact level of a position (entry, journey, advanced.)