Flexible Engagement Models for Compensation & HR Services
Multiple ways to work with us — from defined projects to always-on advisory
At Compensation Resources, we recognize that every client has different needs, so we have designed multiple ways you can work with us on compensation and/or human resource consulting to suit yours.
Project-Based Engagements
This is the most typical consulting engagement we take on. With a project-based approach, you sign-on for an agreed-upon scope of work at an agreed-upon price. We complete the project and provide you with any deliverables.
Project-based engagements are ideal for clients seeking a defined outcome, clear timelines, and transparent costs. This structure allows you to address specific business challenges or initiatives without long-term commitments, giving you flexibility and control over your investment.
Whether you need change management through a transition, compensation benchmarking, or the development of new compensation programs, our project-based model offers a straightforward path to achieving your goals.
Retainers and Outsourcing
For organizations needing ongoing compensation and/or HR expertise without adding headcount, our retainer and outsourcing model offers comprehensive, end-to-end support. You receive continuous access to dedicated professionals who partner with your leadership and HR teams to deliver strategic guidance and prompt execution.
- Complete compensation lifecycle management, including market pricing, salary administration, and annual programs.
- Complete HR management, including compensation and benefits administration and payroll.
- Support for new hires, promotions, and other off-cycle events.
- Compensation governance and documentation, plus board/committee materials.
- Monthly or regular reporting, analytics, and executive-ready summaries.
- Expertise with major HRIS platforms for process improvement.
- Effective communication, training, and cross-team alignment.
- Fast, reliable support as priorities change.
This ongoing partnership is provided for a fixed monthly fee, typically reviewed every six months, helping to provide predictable costs and flexible, continuous support for your organization.
Staff Augmentation
When your team needs additional capacity or specialized compensation and HR skills for a defined period, or indefinitely, our staff augmentation model provides companies with access to experience compensation professionals to work with you and your team to execute your compensation initiatives, without the cost and increased headcount of a full time employee.
Outsourcing shifts responsibility to us; staff augmentation adds skilled hands to yours.
Staff augmentation is well-suited for organizations managing peak workloads, filling interim vacancies, executing large-scale initiatives that require more bandwidth than your current team can absorb, or provides access to specialized expertise in a highly technical function. You set the schedule and direction; we provide the support you need with our staff — we do not outsource the work to others or use 1099 subcontractors.
CR/HR Access
CR and HR Access are annual memberships that give HR professionals and business leaders always-on access to our team for quick, practical advice.
There’s no disruptive proposal or engagement process each time a question arises. Instead, you sign one agreement per year with convenient, affordable monthly billing. Then, we’re available any time you need us.
Use this engagement model for:
- On-demand, one-off market pricing and compensation and/or HR guidance.
- Job descriptions and FLSA (exempt/nonexempt) classification review.
- Salary structure adjustments to keep base pay programs competitive.
You’ll benefit from continuity with a consulting team that understands your business and can provide support when needed.
Which Option Is Right for You?
| Consideration | Project-Based | Retainer / Outsourcing | Staff Augmentation | CR/HR Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A defined outcome with clear deliverables and timelines. | Ongoing, hands-on compensation/HR execution and strategy. | Adding skilled capacity to your team for a defined period without a permanent hire. | Quick answers and periodic guidance as questions arise. |
Let's Find the Right Engagement Model for You
Whether you need a defined project, ongoing partnership, additional capacity, or on-demand guidance, CR has a model that fits. Contact us to discuss how we can support your organization.