Compensation

The Compensation function is responsible for plans and programs related to cash and non-cash methods/types of pay and incentives. This is often referred to as direct compensation.

Responsibilities include:

• Wage & Salary Administration.
• Pay Structures/Schedules.
• Job Evaluation/Classification.
• Wage & Salary Survey participation.
• FLSA and other Regulation Compliance.
• Compensation Policy.

The compensation philosophy at Rice is:

• To insure that internal pay relationships are equitable based upon job responsibilities and job performance.
• To maintain a proper competitive position with appropriate labor markets in order to attract, retain and provide incentive for competent staff.
• To promote the prudent expenditure of the University’s compensation funds.
• To comply with all applicable laws, government regulations and university standards.
• To support the University’s strategies.

Some of the more common inquiries include:

• How to reclassify a position.
• How to create a new position.
• Create or revise job descriptions (See  How to Hire Handbook).
• What are the  pay ranges?
• Pay or bonus issues.
• Exemptions from overtime.

Please feel free to contact Angela Lipari, Sr. Compensation Analyst, at 713-348-6323 or at alipari@rice.edu with any compensation questions.