Consultants integrate data on the compensatory value of employee benefit programs and services in the development and management of the state s pay plan. This team develops prototypes, demonstration projects and similar models to pilot or test new methodologies, procedures or programs. Team consultants often conduct research in response to legislative inquiries or needs for HR information, and they develop tailored career banding projects for agencies and universities. The HR Consultants advise agency and university HR administrators on staffing, organization design, position management, pay administration, occupational studies, selection and retention, and other key HR programs and services administered through their organizations. Consultants and associates on this team offer guidance and consultation on the administration of trainee progressions, special entry rates, site differentials, physicians pay, and other special pay provisions.
Consultants use independent discretion in determining policy variances and approve minor exceptions.