University of Houston Human Resources
University of Houston Human Resources
Announcements
Program History
Program Implementation

Compensation Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions
   (FAQ)

Compensation Guidelines
Administrative Responsibility
Promotions & Reclassifications

Interim Pay Adjustments
Pay Above Maximum
New Hire Rates
Salary Adjustments
Additional Compensation
Exempt or Nonexempt (FLSA)


Compensation Guidelines

Administrative Responsibility
A summary of the administrative responsibilities of various university departments and offices concerning the ongoing administration and maintenance of the compensation program.

Job Descriptions
General information concerning the university's official job descriptions.

Job Evaluation Plan
A summary of the university's quantitative, automated job evaluation plan for benefits-eligible, non-faculty jobs. The plan consists of 13 compensable job factors such as education, experience, problem-solving, and so forth.

Request for Evaluation or Re-Evaluation of Jobs
The procedures and forms used by the University to evaluate new jobs and re-evaluate existing jobs.

Pay Grade Structures
The pay grades, and corresponding pay ranges, used to classify staff jobs at the University. Also describes the annual review procedure.

Pay Above Maximum
Describes the treatment of paid rates which fall over the maximum of the pay range.

New Hire Rate
The method used by the University to review and establish starting rates for new hires into staff positions.

Salary Adjustments
The various types of salary adjustments, such as merit increases, equity pay adjustments, promotional increases, and so forth.

Exempt/Non Exempt Designation
Information concerning the overtime designation of staff positions.