This study is expected to review the City of Forest Lake’s classification and compensation plan to ensure an equitable system is in place to compensate employees properly for the services being provided compared to the market and to create consistent titling and recognizable differences between position classifications. The classification system recommended through this study must be a market proven and established methodology for government application. It should be designed such that it facilitates a number of human resource management goals including recruitment, selection, and salary administration in an organized and consistent manner. The selected consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: A. Project Kick Off: 1. Review background information including the City’s organizational charts, compensation plan, and past compensation practices. 2. Meet with project team (City Administrator and key leadership staff) to validate scope of services, methodology, timetable and other deliverables. 3. Conduct orientation and briefing sessions for City leadership staff to present the project objectives and to address concerns. 4. Assist City staff with the development of communications to keep employees appraised throughout the project.
