State of Illinois Public Institutions of Higher Education

Buyer is embarking on a comprehensive Job Architecture Project to enhance their ability to attract, retain, and reward top-tier talent. The project aims to create a Total Rewards philosophy, establish a consistent job architecture/structure and policies, and align compensation with university strategies and higher education best practices. Buyer needs a consultant to conduct analysis, develop job architecture, and provide implementation support to drive operational efficiencies and ensure equitable pay.

• 4/23/2025 - Pre-Submission Conference
• 5/16/2025 - Vendor Questions Due
• 6/17/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Experience in job architecture design and implementation.
• Expertise in compensation and total rewards strategy.
• Ability to demonstrate project management methodology.
• Change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Compliance expertise with labor laws and industry regulations.

• Conduct discovery, analysis, and develop comprehensive current state assessment report.
• Create project, communication, and change management plans.
• Develop compensation and total rewards philosophy aligned with university mission.
• Design job architecture with leveling framework and career paths.
• Provide ongoing project management support throughout implementation.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and focus groups to gather requirements.
• Benchmark against best practices at similar institutions.
• Develop rollout materials including presentations and FAQs.
• Ensure compensation is rational, fiscally responsible and market-competitive.
• Promote equitable pay and compliance with EEOC requirements.