[Verse 1] From the ground up we're mapping every role Job analysis breaks each function down to components Point-factor systems weigh the duties whole Market pricing checks what competitors are holding Build your ladder straight or lattice wide Competency-based or defined by what you do inside [Chorus] Design the architecture, structure every grade Base plus variable, that's how rewards are made Pay bands and differentials, survey data guide Equity and fairness, keep it all aligned Compensation strategy, built from every side [Verse 2] Geographic adjustments for the cost of living spread Compa-ratios tell you where each salary lands Pay compression squeezes ranges, fix it fast instead Market surveys guide your competitive stance Grade construction with your minimum and max Penetration analysis reveals the gaps and cracks [Chorus] Design the architecture, structure every grade Base plus variable, that's how rewards are made Pay bands and differentials, survey data guide Equity and fairness, keep it all aligned Compensation strategy, built from every side [Bridge] Stock options, ISOs versus non-qualified grants Restricted units vesting over time Four-oh-nine-A valuations for private company dance Phantom equity without the ownership line Cliff vesting holds it back then releases all at once [Verse 3] Equal Pay Act demands we scrutinize the gaps Regression analysis finds the hidden disparities Cohort comparisons reveal the salary traps Remediation fixes pay inequities Transparency laws require disclosure now Audit trails document the why and how [Outro] Total rewards encompass more than cash alone Commission structures drive the sales machine Incentive plans make performance goals well-known Documentation keeps your process clean Compensation design, a strategic masterpiece Where fairness, law, and business goals increase
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