The Comp Leader's Case for Fixing Job Data

What you'll learn:

Welcome to session six of our Total Rewards webinar series, where we delve into the critical topic of fixing job data for effective compensation strategies. 

In this informative session, join Paul Smith and Jake Kopycinski from JDXpert as they explore the compensation leader’s case for addressing job data issues. Discover how inaccurate job data can lead to mispriced roles, pay equity exposure, and ultimately affect employee trust and retention. 

Key topics covered include:

  • Understanding the ripple effect of inaccurate job data on organizational functions.

  • The financial implications of poor job data, translating to approximately $1,150 in hidden costs per employee annually.

  • Strategies for building a compelling internal business case for job data improvement, including calculating current exposure and identifying blocked initiatives.

  • The importance of structuring job data to support equitable pay practices and enhance workforce planning.

Key takeaways:

  • Learn the foundational role of job data in connecting compensation, hiring, and career development.

  • Gain insights on how to present a persuasive case to leadership for investing in job data governance.

  • Understand the long-term benefits of structured, organized, and strategic job data management, leading to improved hiring efficiency and employee satisfaction.

About the presenter(s)

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Paul Smith

Solutions Consultant, JDXpert

Paul Smith SHRM-CP is a Solutions Consultant at JDXpert, where he leads initiatives that modernize how organizations define, manage, and operationalize skills across their workforce. With a background that bridges HR strategy, product development, and systems integration, Paul helps companies turn static job data into dynamic, skills-based intelligence that supports better hiring, development, and pay decisions.

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Ashley Johnston

Director of Marketing, JDXpert

Ashley Johnston is a marketing professional with 15+ years of experience helping companies tell stories that accelerate brand recognition and drive corporate success. As Director of Marketing at JDXpert, she cultivates brand recognition, generates buzz, and drives company growth. Ashley is also a faculty member at Mount Aloysius College where she shares her passion for business and communications. Prior to her role at JDXpert, Ashley held positions at established firms specializing in advertising, marketing, public relations, and graphic design. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Francis University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University.