Harnett County Local Government (“the County”) is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified consulting firms to conduct a compensation strategy study which will include recommendations and suggestions for implementation and maintenance. Goals of the study are to: • Ensure the County can attract and retain high quality employees • Ensure market competitiveness with peer communities and the regional labor market; Key, example review objectives include: • Analyzing position market rates and appropriate min/max points. • Refining the County’s current pay for performance program to ensure it appropriately recognizes and rewards exceptional employee performance. • Examining appropriateness and design of potential career development ladders and other incentive approaches such as educational attainment, professional certifications, or second language skills. • Examining internal pay equity
