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Evaluates organizational capability across Strategic Alignment, Leadership & Governance, Workforce Architecture, Operational Systems, Culture & Engagement, Risk & Compliance, Financial Accountability, Digital Enablement, and Transformation Readiness.
Assesses HR department capability across Compliance & Regulatory Alignment, Governance & Documentation, Service Delivery, Talent Lifecycle, Technology & Automation Readiness, and HR Capacity & Scalability.
Evaluates compensation system maturity across Position Architecture, Compensable Factors, Market Comparison, Internal Equity, Total Compensation Design, Institutional Readiness, and Governance & Systems.
Most comprehensive module — assesses workforce strategy maturity across 12 domains spanning Strategic Alignment, Workforce Planning, HR Operating Model, Talent Acquisition, Performance, L&D, Compensation, Leadership, Culture, and HR Technology.
Transforms legacy JDs and PDQs into standardized, compliant class specifications with AI-powered quality scoring across 6 analysis engines.
Upload any MOU or CBA and extract all compensation provisions into structured, comparable tables with fiscal impact analysis.
Automated public-sector salary intelligence. BLS OEWS, public salary schedules, peer group builder, and market position analysis.
Replaces the traditional 3–5 year study cycle. Job evaluation, market monitoring, compression detection, fiscal simulation, salary structure builder, and reclassification workflows.
Organizational Effectiveness Assessment
Module 01 · OET · Rate each dimension (1-5) then click Generate Report for a composite OEII score with AI narrative
Rate each dimension on a 1-5 scale using the rubric descriptors provided. Consider current state, not aspirational targets.
HR Effectiveness Assessment
Module 02 · HREA · Rate each dimension (1-5) then click Generate Report for a composite HROII score with AI narrative
Rate each dimension on a 1-5 scale using the rubric descriptors provided. Consider current state, not aspirational targets.
Compensation Evaluation Tool
Module 03 · CET · Rate each dimension (1-5) then click Generate Report for a Compensation Health Index with AI narrative
Rate each dimension on a 1-5 scale using the rubric descriptors provided. Consider current state, not aspirational targets.
Workforce Strategy & HR Transformation
Module 04 · WSHTA · Rate each dimension (1-5) then click Generate Report for a WHI score with AI narrative
Rate each dimension on a 1-5 scale using the rubric descriptors provided. Consider current state, not aspirational targets.
AI Spec Writer & Scoring Engine
Module 05 · SPECAI · Paste a legacy JD or PDQ to generate a scored, compliant classification specification v3.0
Input — Legacy JD / PDQ
Select from the library, paste, or upload a job description
| Found Term | Line | Inclusive Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| "preferred" | L45 | "desired" or "strongly valued" — "preferred" can imply a narrow candidate profile |
| "preferred" | L46 | "desired" or "strongly valued" — "preferred" can imply a narrow candidate profile |
| "bondable" | L46 | Remove or replace with specific background check requirement — "bondable" disproportionately screens out candidates with minor records |
| "his/her" | L33 | "their" or "the incumbent's" — use gender-neutral possessives |
| "manpower" | L35 | "staffing," "workforce," or "personnel" |
MOU / CBA Compensation Analyzer
Module 06 · MOUAI · Upload a Memorandum of Understanding to extract all compensation provisions
Upload MOU / CBA Document
Drag & drop a PDF, DOCX, or text file — or click to browse
Click here to load a sample MOU for demonstration
Market Intelligence & Benchmarking Engine
Module 07 · MIBE v2.1 · Blended SOC benchmarking, peer group builder, equity overlay, survey data import Engine Ready ✓
| Target | Target Mid | Current Mid | Gap ($) | Gap (%) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Percentile | $71,794 | $77,000 | −$5,206 | -6.8% | At/Above Target |
| Peer Average | $91,433 | $77,000 | +$14,433 | +18.7% | Critical Gap |
| 50th (Median) | $99,194 | $77,000 | +$22,194 | +28.8% | Critical Gap |
| 75th Percentile | $128,068 | $77,000 | +$51,068 | +66.3% | Critical Gap |
Compensation Governance Engine
Module 08 · CGE · Continuous compensation governance with 5 integrated engines v3.0 · AI-Powered
Market competitiveness analysis for the Northeast region identified 10 classification(s) falling below competitive market thresholds, while 0 classification(s) remain within the competitive range. Below-market positions represent recruitment and retention risk that should be addressed through targeted market adjustments.
Recommendation: Prioritize market alignment for classifications with gaps exceeding 10%. Incorporate market adjustment costs into the fiscal simulation to model budget impact. Repeat market scans quarterly to track movement.
| Classification | SOC | Current Salary | Market Median | Delta | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | 11-3021 | $98,000 | $127,440 | -23.1% | Critical |
| Engineering Manager | 11-9041 | $105,000 | $133,920 | -21.6% | Critical |
| Planner II | 19-3051 | $62,000 | $78,192 | -20.7% | Critical |
| Budget Analyst | 13-2031 | $72,000 | $88,560 | -18.7% | Critical |
| Admin Assistant II | 43-6014 | $42,000 | $49,896 | -15.8% | Critical |
| Maintenance Worker | 49-9071 | $46,000 | $54,432 | -15.5% | Critical |
| Fire Captain | 33-1021 | $94,000 | $110,160 | -14.7% | Critical |
| Finance Director | 11-3031 | $138,000 | $159,840 | -13.7% | Critical |
| HR Director | 11-3121 | $125,000 | $142,560 | -12.3% | Critical |
| Police Officer | 33-3051 | $72,000 | $80,784 | -10.9% | Critical |
The organization's compensation structure is significantly below market relative to Northeast peer medians. 10 of 10 benchmarked classifications fall more than 5% below market, including 10 at critical levels (>10% gap). The most significant gap is IT Manager at -23.1% ($29,440 annual shortfall). The estimated cost-to-cure for all below-market classifications is $171,784 in base salary adjustments. A phased market alignment strategy is recommended, prioritizing classifications with the largest gaps to reduce turnover risk. Present cost-to-cure data to the governing body as part of the annual budget development process.
Click "Detect Compression" to analyze
supervisor-subordinate and tenure-based compression risks
Adjust scenario parameters above and click
"Run Simulation"
Set your parameters and click
"Generate Structure"
to build the grade-step salary table
| ID | Employee | Current → Requested | Department | Submitted | Score | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC-2026-001 | Martinez, J. | Planner II → Senior Planner | Community Dev | 2026-01-15 | 340 | Under Review | |
| RC-2026-002 | Chen, L. | IT Specialist → Sr IT Specialist | Information Tech | 2026-02-03 | — | Pending Eval | |
| RC-2026-003 | Williams, D. | Maint Worker II → Maint Worker III | Public Works | 2026-02-20 | 285 | Recommended |
| Supervisor | Subordinate | Dept | Gap | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PW Supervisor | Maintenance Worker III | Public Works | 2.4% | High |
| Police Lieutenant | Police Sergeant | Police | 3.2% | High |
| Engineering Tech III | Engineering Tech II | Public Works | 3.2% | High |
| Fire Captain | Fire Engineer | Fire | 3.9% | High |
| IT Manager | Sr Systems Admin | Administration | 7.1% | Moderate |
| ID | Employee | Current → Requested | Dept | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC-2026-001 | Martinez, J. | Planner II → Senior Planner | Community Dev | 340 | Under Review |
| RC-2026-002 | Chen, L. | IT Specialist → Sr IT Specialist | Information Tech | — | Pending Eval |
| RC-2026-003 | Williams, D. | Maint Worker II → Maint Worker III | Public Works | 285 | Recommended |
The organization's Compensation Governance Health Index stands at 38/100 (At Risk). The most recent market scan (Northeast) identified 10 classifications below competitive thresholds, with 0 within the competitive range. 4 high-risk compression instances were detected where supervisor-subordinate salary differentials fall below 5%. A targeted compression correction fund is recommended. Fiscal modeling projects a 3-year cumulative impact of $4.31M for the modeled compensation adjustment scenario. The reclassification queue contains 3 requests, of which 1 has been recommended for approval. Continuous monitoring through this platform replaces the traditional 3–5 year compensation study cycle with real-time governance intelligence.
Reports & Deliverables
Generate comprehensive reports for each assessment module, production tool, and an integrated cross-module analysis.
⚡ Comprehensive Analysis Report
Integrated enterprise report combining all four assessment modules and production tool outputs into a single cross-module analysis with executive narrative, key metrics, implementation roadmap, and strategic recommendations.
Organizational Effectiveness Report
OEII · 9 Domains · 27 Dimensions · Module 01
Evaluates strategic alignment, leadership governance, workforce architecture, operational systems, culture, risk management, financial accountability, digital enablement, and transformation readiness. Generates executive narrative, composite index, domain-by-domain analysis, financial exposure estimate, and phased implementation roadmap.
HR Effectiveness Report
HROII · 6 Domains · 22 Dimensions · Module 02
Assesses compliance and regulatory posture, talent management lifecycle, classification and compensation systems, employee relations practices, benefits and leave administration, and HRIS technology maturity. Produces composite HROII index, domain strengths/gaps analysis, remediation priorities, and strategic recommendations for HR function optimization.
Compensation Health Report
CHI · 7 Domains · 21 Dimensions · Module 03
Evaluates pay structure integrity, market competitiveness, internal equity, pay administration practices, total rewards strategy, pay-for-performance alignment, and compensation governance. Delivers CHI composite index, financial exposure assessment, domain-level findings, pay compression indicators, and a prioritized compensation remediation roadmap.
Workforce Strategy Report
WHI · 12 Domains · 35 Dimensions · Module 04
Comprehensive workforce health assessment spanning strategic alignment, workforce planning and analytics, HR operating model, talent acquisition, performance and accountability, L&D, compensation strategy, benefits and wellbeing, leadership succession, culture and engagement, employee relations, and HR technology. Generates WHI master index with governance, operations, and transformation sub-indices, along with three-phase implementation roadmap.
AI Spec Writer & Classification Report
Module 05 · SPECAI · Classification Specification Analysis
Captures the AI-generated classification specification alongside the Spec Quality Index (SQI) scoring results. Includes readability analysis, equity and inclusion language audit, FLSA compliance check, plagiarism/boilerplate detection, ADA essential functions review, and structural quality assessment. Report includes the full generated spec, compliance flags, and remediation recommendations.
MOU / CBA Compensation Analysis Report
Module 06 · MOUAI · Bargaining Agreement Analysis
Extracts and analyzes compensation provisions from Memoranda of Understanding and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Reports on base salary structures, step/grade schedules, special pay categories (bilingual, shift, hazard, certification), health and retirement benefits, leave accrual provisions, and projects three-year fiscal impact including compounding cost estimates for management review.
Market Intelligence & Benchmarking Report
Module 07 · MIBE · Classification-Focused Analysis
Generates a focused benchmarking report for the currently selected classification in Module 07. Includes market position analysis vs anchor jurisdiction, BLS OEWS percentile distribution (10th–90th), peer jurisdiction salary comparisons across all comparators with quartile placement, regional wage differentials, and strategic positioning recommendations. Select a classification in the Market Intelligence Engine before generating.
Compensation Governance Report
Module 08 · CGE · Continuous Compensation Analytics
Comprehensive compensation governance analysis combining job evaluation results, market monitoring alerts, compression risk findings, fiscal impact projections, and reclassification queue status. Generates AI executive narrative with recommended actions.
Study History
Track and compare analyses across engagements. Previous study snapshots are saved automatically.
Client Branding
Customize report headers and exports with your client's jurisdiction name, color, and identity.
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Study Workspace
Multi-position dashboard — aggregate all saved M07 studies into a single engagement view for governing board delivery.
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Navigate to Module 07 · Market Intelligence Engine, complete a position analysis, and click Save Study. Saved studies appear here automatically as rows in the engagement dashboard. Each position shows its market gap, compa-ratio, range penetration, and risk classification at a glance.