Compensation Planning: Developing a Competitive and Sustainable Pay Program

In today’s rapidly evolving labor market, organizations must be intentional and strategic in how they design, manage, and communicate their compensation programs. This training provides HR professionals, business leaders, and compensation practitioners with a comprehensive roadmap for building a pay structure that not only attracts and retains top talent, but also supports long-term organizational sustainability.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the core principles of compensation planning, including job analysis, market benchmarking, internal equity considerations, and pay philosophy.
• Discover practical tools for designing salary structures, determining pay ranges, and creating compensation strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Learn how to balance competitiveness with fiscal responsibility, communicate compensation decisions with clarity, and implement a pay program that is fair, transparent, and adaptable to changing business realities.

Presenter: Alan Bernstein

Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP is owner and Chief Human Resource Consultant of HR Office Savers, Inc. Alan advises small business clients on employment practices and Human Resources solutions related to staffing, compliance, employee relations, compensation, outplacement, and more.

Alan serves on the Executive Committee of SHRM Florida State Council as Council Secretary. He is a Board Member of LEAD Brevard, past president of the Space Coast Human Resources Association, and teaches the HR Certification preparation class for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP at Eastern Florida State College. Additionally, he has been voted Best Consultant on the Space Coast, HR Florida Volunteer of the Year, and Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year. Alan is active with his local community and provides free resume writing and job search seminars to local non-profits virtually and in-person.

Prior to launching his business in 2018, Alan held a series of Human Resource leadership positions of increased responsibility. He has worked across many areas of human resources, with extensive experience in delivering strategic staffing and retention plans for both small and large organizations throughout his career. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Buffalo, is Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, and is a Senior Certified Professional with SHRM. Originally from New York, Alan and his family have resided in Central Florida since 2016