Supervisor Resource Center

What's next for implementing the staff structure

Implementation phase 1

Nov. 6

The updated staff structure/job architecture is available for all employees to explore online, as shared in K-State Today.

Mid-November

Supervisors of staff will receive correspondence detailing their employees' market alignment Nov. 13-17. Employees will be notified Nov. 18.

December

New staff structure takes effect Dec. 6 in HR systems. Any resulting under-market adjustments will be reflected in Dec. 31 paychecks.

Opportunities for overview and questions

Two upcoming webinars will offer an overview of the staff structure with an opportunity for Q&A. Make a plan to attend the supervisor webinar and share the staff webinar registration link with your employees. Make sure to register using your @k-state.edu email address.

Nov. 9 | Supervisor Webinar Attend a live walk-through of the staff structure with an opportunity for Q&A

Register to attend

Nov. 12 | All Staff Webinar Encourage your staff members to attend this overview and Q&A session

Registration link

 

Start here: 5 core items

If you're looking for ways to divide your time, we suggest reviewing items one through three by Nov. 12 and items four and five between Nov. 13 and 17.

1. Compensation study overview

Learn about the study's purpose and approach, and see what's changing now.
Review the basics

2. Market data and organizing jobs for fair pay

Understand what it means to have a market-based structure and how jobs are organized.
Learn about the components that determine pay

3. A supervisor's guide to navigating the Phase 1 implementation

What to say before job placements are shared, keeping them confidential, Nov. 13-17.
What to say during phase 1 (pdf)

4. Talking about compensation

Prepare for and conduct conversations about job placements and compensation.
A guide for compensation conversations (pdf)

5. FLSA status changes: what supervisors must do

Timekeeping, overtime approval and answering "is this a demotion?"
View the checklist (pdf)

 

Helpful resources

Job aids
Templates
The messaging templates provide tailored messsaging to send to your employees for each of the following dates and events:
  • Team message: Nov. 6 and Nov. 12
  • 15-minute team huddle agenda
  • Availability note for Nov. 18
  • Follow-up note after a conversation

For you and your team

Supervisor support

When it's your outcome, too

Supervisors receive their placement on Nov. 18, the same day as their team. Here's how to handle both, plus info on the Employee Assistance Program.

View guide (pdf)

Have a question?

Start with your own manager and your unit's HR manager. Bring the rest to compensation office hours on Monday, Nov. 16, or ask here.

Submit a question