Compensation planning & benefits setup (Including 401k)

Build a competitive, compliant, and sustainable total rewards strategy that attracts talent, supports retention, and aligns with your business goals.

Our Compensation Planning & Benefits Setup services include:

Compensation Strategy & Pay Structure

• Market benchmarking and internal equity analysis
• Salary bands, pay grades, and job leveling
• Hourly vs. salaried classifications (FLSA compliance)
• Incentive, bonus, and merit increase frameworks
• Compensation policies and pay administration guidelines
   

Benefits Design & Vendor Coordination

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits setup
• Employer contribution strategies and cost modeling
• Benefits eligibility rules and waiting periods
• New hire enrollment and annual open enrollment support
   

401(k) & Retirement Plan Setup

• Guidance on selecting and coordinating with a 401(k) provider 
• Employer match design and vesting schedules
• Plan documentation support and employee communications
• Compliance alignment (ERISA, nondiscrimination testing awareness)
   

Documentation & Employee Communication

• Total Rewards summary and benefits guides
• Compensation and benefits sections for your employee handbook
• Clear employee-facing explanations to improve understanding and engagement
   

Why This Matters?

A well-designed compensation and benefits program doesn’t just pay employees—it motivates performance, reduces turnover, and protects your organization from compliance risk. We help you balance competitiveness with cost control, while creating a benefits experience employees truly value.

Ideal for startups, growing businesses, and organizations formalizing HR for the first time.