Executive Compensation Consulting: Data-Driven Analysis

Stay competitive and attract top leadership with Astron Solution’s executive compensation consulting services. Discover how we help our clients craft fair packages that drive long-term success.

Staying competitive in a changing world

Executive compensation is vital to your organization’s success, but it comes with a few complications. Between legal requirements and increased public scrutiny of spending on leadership positions, striking a balance between effectively rewarding executives and overspending on a handful of employees can be a challenge.

Fortunately, Astron Solutions is well-versed in relevant legislation and can provide the in-depth market research needed to set executive compensation packages that attract and retain top talent.

How Astron Solutions can help

Legal Compliance

Never worry that your executive compensation strategy is noncompliant. We’ve done the research and can help you design a strategy that adheres to local, state, and federal regulations.

Market Analysis

Astron Solutions will dive into your industry to ensure you have the most recent, trustworthy data possible when setting executive compensation.

Nonprofit Executive Compensation

Executive compensation can be a thorny subject for nonprofits. Our team is ready to aid your board of directors in reviewing relevant analytics to set compensation packages that everyone can agree on.

Hear from organizations that trust Astron Solutions

“We have been using Astron Solutions for several years now. The partnership is extremely valuable to our organization as we continue to experience rapid growth. The team at Astron really understands our organization and our industry and provides crucial data each year for us to be able to make meaningful decisions for our organization. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Astron in the coming years. As a non-profit, it’s very important to us to work with an organization that understands what we do and where we’re going. The annual project is cost-effective, efficient, and provides exactly the type of information we need to make important financial decisions.” – Luke Blankenship, Vice President, DePelchin Children’s Center, Houston, TX

“I have greatly appreciated the depth of Astron Solutions’ knowledge and involvement in the design and updating of our executive and staff base and incentive compensation systems, with particular respect to their expertise and insights in designing programs that reflect the mission of our organization. They have shown to be responsive and flexible in working with our staff at all levels.” – Emma Devito, President and Chief Executive Officer, Village Care, New York, NY

“Jenifer Loftus exemplifies what it means to truly invest in the growth of the Total Rewards profession. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Jenifer through our shared involvement with WorldatWork, and her passion for elevating our community is unmistakable. Beyond her consulting work at Astron Solutions, Jenifer has been a steady and influential force in the broader Total Rewards field. From her service on the WorldatWork Affiliate Advisory Council to her constant willingness to share insights and support peers, her energy and deep expertise make her not only an industry leader, but also a mentor and trusted partner to so many of us in the Total Rewards space.” – Rene Velazquez, Global Compensation Director, Gates Corporation, Denver, CO

Your executive compensation consulting questions answered

How is executive compensation different for nonprofits?

Compensation for nonprofit executives, such as your executive director, must be approved by your board, and the organization must report the process used to set compensation to the IRS as part of its Form 990. In contrast, private companies may not have a board to approve compensation changes, and public companies must hold an advisory shareholder vote to approve executive compensation changes.

To help nonprofits set reasonable executive compensation packages and maintain their 501(c)(3) status, the IRS recommends:

Having an authorized body, such as a board of directors, review and approve executive compensation
Leveraging data on comparable organizations’ compensation practices
Documenting the process for reviewing and approving any compensation changes

Why are there legal limits on executive compensation?

Executive compensation laws are designed to provide regulatory oversight and ensure all types of organizations—both businesses and nonprofits—are accountable to employees, shareholders, and the IRS.

As executive compensation packages become increasingly complex, your organization should continually seek guidance from compensation experts to help craft your policies and maintain compliance.

Do private companies need executive compensation consulting services?

Nonprofits, publicly traded companies, and private businesses can all benefit from working with a compensation consultant. While private companies don’t need to report to shareholders and may lack a board of directors, they still need to set competitive pay packages to attract and retain top talent.

A compensation consultant can help your business design executive rewards packages that incentivize your leaders, even without offering stock options. Additionally, consultants can help you navigate executive pay changes due to mergers, acquisitions, and market volatility.

The total rewards compensation consultant you need

For over 25 years, Astron Solutions has provided expert compensation consulting services, including executive compensation consulting.

Attract top talent, maintain effective leaders, and maintain legal compliance with the help of Team Astron.