Request for Proposals for 298-FY27-HR-RFP-COMPSTUDY

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to conduct a comprehensive compensation study covering approximately 400 job descriptions across exempt, non‑exempt, civilian, and public‑safety positions. The study will benchmark current salaries and supplements against external market data, analyze internal equity, identify compression and demographic disparities, review the overall compensation structure, and assess compliance and scalability. Deliverables include methodology documentation, data sources, analysis reports, and actionable recommendations. • Review ~400 job descriptions (exempt, non‑exempt, civilian, public‑safety). • Perform external market benchmarking and internal equity analysis. • Provide a full review of compensation structures, compliance assessment, and scalable recommendations. • Submit a final written report with findings, data tables, and implementation roadmap. • Project must be completed by November 1 2026.