Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites

Presented by

Igor Shegolev, MSHRM, SPHR

Just as a house cannot stand without a solid foundation, an organization cannot achieve consistent and effective pay administration without a well-designed pay structure. Too often undervalued or overlooked by HR practitioners, pay structures quietly shape the workforce by defining internal equity, guiding external competitiveness, and reinforcing organizational values. This presentation will highlight how a thoughtfully built pay structure impacts employee effectiveness, productivity, and long-term growth. Participants will gain insights into the strategic role of pay structures, explore common pitfalls when they are neglected, and learn practical approaches to elevate pay structure design from an administrative afterthought to a core element of HR strategy.

Key Learning Objectives:
1.    Understand the various types and models of pay structures and recognize their critical importance in effective compensation management.

2.    Explore the building blocks, parameters, and processes involved in designing a pay structure tailored to an organization’s business model, values, and objectives.

3.    Identify how poorly designed pay structures can lead to dysfunctional pay practices such as compression, dispersion, and inequities.

4.    Gain practical tools—including guidelines and templates—for designing, calibrating, and maintaining an effective pay structure over time.

SCHEDULE
11:30 Registration
11:45 Lunch
11:50 Announcements
12:00 Program
1:00 Close & Raffle

HRCI and SHRM recertification credits approved