This Compensation and Benefits Training equips HR professionals with essential tools to build fair and competitive reward systems. The program covers job evaluation, pay structure design, salary benchmarking and emerging practices in total rewards. It also addresses legal compliance and alignment with business strategy.

Participants can choose from flexible training formats and will earn a certification upon successful completion. This practical and results-focused training prepares teams to manage compensation and benefits with confidence and impact.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the strategic role of compensation and benefits in human resources management (HRM) and its link to employee engagement and retention.
• Design motivating and equitable compensation structures through effective job evaluation and market benchmarking.
• Analyze internal and external equity to ensure fairness and competitiveness in pay.
• Develop modern employee benefits packages that align with wellness and work-life balance priorities.
• Align compensation and benefits strategies with organizational goals and performance-based pay models.
• Ensure legal compliance and cost-effectiveness in all rewards programs.
• Boost employee engagement through customized, data-driven rewards and benefits.

Target Audience

• Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Department Heads and Line Managers
• Organizational Development Practitioners
• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
• Human Resource Managers and Officers

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Compensation and Benefits

• Exploring the strategic importance of compensation and benefits management in HRM.
• Key components of a total rewards system and how they drive performance.
• Principles of internal and external equity in pay structures.
• Legal and ethical considerations in compensation and benefits practices.
• Linking compensation strategies to organizational objectives and culture.

Module 2: Job Evaluation and Pay Structure Design

• Conducting job analysis and creating detailed job descriptions.
• Techniques for job evaluation: point-factor, ranking, and classification.
• Developing pay grades and establishing salary ranges.
• Creating a competitive, motivating pay structure.
• Balancing internal equity and market competitiveness.

Module 3: Market Benchmarking and Salary Surveys

• Introduction to salary surveys and using market data for decision-making.
• Analyzing market trends to assess pay competitiveness.
• Positioning jobs in the market using lag, lead, and match strategies.
• Adjusting pay structures based on market movement and emerging needs.
• Case study: Developing a market-driven pay strategy and positioning approach.

Module 4: Employee Benefits and Non-Monetary Rewards

• Overview of employee benefits: mandatory vs. voluntary programs.
• Trends in benefits management: wellness, flexibility, and work-life balance.
• Designing engaging benefits packages to support retention and morale.
• Managing costs and demonstrating ROI in employee benefits programs.
• Integrating benefits seamlessly into the overall total rewards strategy.

Module 5: Communication, Governance, and Future Trends

• Best practices for communicating compensation and benefits plans to employees.
• Incorporating performance-based pay and incentive programs for motivation.
• Monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance in compensation programs.
• Emerging trends: pay transparency, AI-powered solutions, and personalized rewards strategies.
• Final workshop: Creating a tailored compensation and benefits management plan.

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion

Course Booking

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