Maine's Public Universities - University of Maine System

Last modified: 11/21/2008

HECCP

To:

Create a classification and compensation system (“UMS Model”)

For:

All hourly employees at UMS

By:

Teaming together to plan, design, develop, test, and implement the system

So That:

We achieve extraordinary results that benefit our stakeholders inclusively.

Employees experience a fair and sensible pay system and greater clarity on job expectations, progressions and career paths
Employee organizations experience a fair and sensible pay system for their membership that is valid and reliable
Leadership experiences a system that helps them attract, retain and motivate high performing employees
UMS experiences a system that reflects its mission and compensation philosophy, and that values desired behavior and business results

Conditions:

Do’s

Employ a governance structure with the following components: executive sponsor, project sponsor, steering committee, joint labor-management team, project leader, project staff and project team
Align the system with the UMS HR mission and compensation philosophy
Integrate the system where possible and practical with other HR programs and practices
Engage outside expertise in higher education
Incorporate best practices into a tailored design
Invite all employees to be involved in the design
Involve representatives from labor and management
Communicate continually and fully with all stakeholders using multiple media (e.g., web, email, newsletters, face-to-face)
Deal ethically with all involved – employees, employee organizations, and leadership