{"id":898,"date":"2022-04-11T15:58:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T19:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/?page_id=898"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:11:27","slug":"staff-compensation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/staff-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College of Wooster is committed to treating employees fairly and equitably providing a total compensation package (salary, benefits, work environment) that will attract, retain, and motivate employees at all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Compensation team provides consultation services regarding the interpretation and use of market data, compensation program design, and assistance with salary\/equity studies.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/webauth.service.ohio-state.edu\/idp\/profile\/SAML2\/Redirect\/SSO?execution=e1s1\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees should direct all compensation-related inquiries to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wooster.edu\/bio\/esmithperna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Director of Human Resources &amp; Compensation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/EcnNKUvIG1pFvexQWL16ZpEBURflK8ghRRfdYqVHtdSHdQ?e=TOAKgx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staff Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensation Philosophy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College of Wooster offers <strong>competitive salaries <\/strong>that are designed to <strong>attract, retain, and reward<\/strong> the performance of talented employees. We do this through vigilant attention to both <strong>market conditions <\/strong>and our <strong>position within the higher education<\/strong> and local and national employment markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our salaries \u2013 combined with comprehensive benefits, generous paid time-off, access to education and professional development, and a vibrant campus with abundant cultural and recreational opportunities \u2013 create a competitive and compelling total rewards package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attract talent and motivate employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address Internal equity and compression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve college\u2019s overall positioning in the marketplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align college\u2019s pay positioning against its compensation philosophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create job satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"section-8e73c3c9-295f-487e-ad63-d7530db415d0\" class=\"gutentor-section gutentor-content-box-wrapper wp-block-gutentor-content-box content-template2\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\"><div class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap gutentor-rm-row-space-d\"><div class=\"gutentor-grid-column grid-lg-3 grid-md-4 grid-12 gutentor-rm-col-space-d\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0 g-single-column-link-enabled\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item-content\"><h4 class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\"><br><strong>Fair Labor <br>Standard <br>Act (FLSA)<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><\/div><a class=\"gutentor-single-item-box-link gutentor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/fair-labor-standard-act-flsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gutentor-grid-column grid-lg-3 grid-md-4 grid-12 gutentor-rm-col-space-d\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1 g-single-column-link-enabled\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item-content\"><h4 class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\"><br><strong>Frequently <br>Asked <br>Questions<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><\/div><a class=\"gutentor-single-item-box-link gutentor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/compensation-frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The College of Wooster is committed to treating employees fairly and equitably providing a total compensation package (salary, benefits, work environment) that will attract, retain, and motivate employees at all levels. The Compensation team provides consultation services regarding the interpretation and use of market data, compensation program design, and assistance with salary\/equity studies. 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