{"id":1710,"date":"2024-03-22T16:44:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T16:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=1710"},"modified":"2025-07-17T13:56:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:56:53","slug":"precise-salary-benchmarking-tool-accelerates-growth","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/total-rewards\/benchmarking\/precise-salary-benchmarking-tool-accelerates-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"A precise salary benchmarking tool accelerates growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-57e9dbd7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/10131643\/dearden_hr_logo_partners_brightmine.webp\" alt=\"DeardenHR logo\" class=\"wp-image-4228\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:50px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About DeardenHR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Name<\/strong>: Clare Conaghan<br><strong>Title<\/strong>: Director of HR<br><strong>Organisation<\/strong>: Dearden HR<br><strong>Industry<\/strong>: Human Resources Services<br><strong>Product: <\/strong><a href=\"\/uk\/products\/compensation-planning\/\">Brightmine Compensation Planning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Dearden HR is a boutique consultancy firm providing bespoke HR business solutions to help its clients achieve lasting transformational change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">To continue growing, Director of HR Clare Conaghan knew Dearden HR needed a new salary benchmarking tool to expand its total rewards services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-secondary-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fcdab8bb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Learn how Brightmine Compensation Planning:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style id=\"lnrs-cards-eva9pm27xk6-style-inline-css\">\n\t\t\n.wp-block-lnrs-card-sliders.lnrs-cards-eva9pm27xk6 {\n\tflex-wrap: wrap;\n\tjustify-content: center;\n\trow-gap: 30px;\ncolumn-gap: 30px;\n}\n.slick-slider.wp-block-lnrs-card-sliders.lnrs-cards-eva9pm27xk6 .slick-slide {\n\tpadding: calc( 30px \/ 2 ) 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lnrs-cards-eva9pm27xk6\" data-slick=\"{&quot;swipeToSlide&quot;:true,&quot;adaptiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;mobileFirst&quot;:true,&quot;responsive&quot;:[{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:782,&quot;settings&quot;:&quot;unslick&quot;},{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:0,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1,&quot;arrows&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;infinite&quot;:false,&quot;fade&quot;:false}}]}\">\n<div class=\"lnrs-card-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-lnrs-card has-primary-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-lnrs-card-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/03102719\/products_legally_reliable_data_icon_brightmine.png\" alt=\"Quality icon\" class=\"wp-image-3043\" style=\"width:75px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Removed guesswork of salary competitiveness with robust data<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lnrs-card-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-lnrs-card has-primary-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-lnrs-card-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/03104413\/solutions_enterprise_integrate_seamlessly_icon_brightmine.webp\" alt=\"Software icon\" class=\"wp-image-3066\" style=\"width:75px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Simplified complex compensation analysis through a user-friendly interface <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lnrs-card-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-lnrs-card has-primary-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-lnrs-card-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/03123340\/products_review_data_against_goals_and_targets_icon_brightmine.webp\" alt=\"Checklist icon\" class=\"wp-image-3102\" style=\"width:75px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Provided detailed results for needed transparency<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9ed71d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Finding a salary benchmarking tool for complex projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Clare Conaghan joined <a href=\"https:\/\/devinit.org\/who-we-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dearden HR<\/a> two years ago as the company&#8217;s director of HR, bringing a wealth of experience in developing HR and total reward systems that would help Dearden HR&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When working with a client on salary benchmarking, Clare initially used a salary benchmarking tool the firm already had access to. Although she could complete the project with the tool, Clare realised it didn\u2019t have the capabilities needed to manage more complex projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">One startup firm needed a brand-new pay framework, Clare recalls. &#8220;The data we were getting through this tool wasn\u2019t sufficient. We spent weeks and weeks sourcing satisfactory benchmarking data for my niche client.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">One of the major challenges with the tool was filtering salary data to ensure accuracy for benchmarking for pay ranges, she says. &#8220;The way the roles were constructed, and the job levels included, hadn&#8217;t been updated to reflect modern employment practices.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Additionally, not having an apples-to-apples comparison of jobs made it difficult for clients to trust the data, she adds. &#8220;The feedback we consistently got from clients was that the salaries seemed low compared to what was advertised in the market. We needed different tools with robust information, depth and broader capabilities to do this work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cararra-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9b5e92c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2000334d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Brightmine solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">A powerful benchmarking tool capable of more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f6334563b4a9e2829bb651771c4af9e0\">When the next client needed to update their pay architecture, Clare knew she couldn\u2019t continue with the existing benchmarking tool. Based on a recommendation by a former colleague who was an expert in the total rewards space, Clare decided to use <a href=\"\/uk\/products\/compensation-planning\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Brightmine<sup>TM<\/sup> Compensation Planning<\/span><\/a>, formerly Cendex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/15111446\/compensation_planning_product_brightmine.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/15111446\/compensation_planning_product_brightmine.webp 800w, https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/15111446\/compensation_planning_product_brightmine-300x242.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/15111446\/compensation_planning_product_brightmine-768x619.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk\/products\/compensation-planning\/\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Learn more about Compensation Planning<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9f021e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c19727dae0c78c92710a24e491560ced\">1. Robust data aligned with the modern workplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The results were immediate, Clare says. &#8220;We\u2019re now using Compensation Planning for benchmarking, and it\u2019s providing much richer data than we had before. The categorisation, job levels and rules are much more aligned to the modern workplace.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9a6d20338454de069dc9b65a0976177b\">2. Seamless user experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Clare says that in addition to providing more accurate data, Compensation Planning is faster and easier to use. Benchmarking is simpler, as job titles are set up so they can be quickly filtered for comparison. A process that otherwise could take &#8220;weeks&#8221; to find alternative data sources with the previous tool became nearly instantaneous. &#8220;You can upload your data and it&#8217;s a push of your button to get the results.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7bd247cbc2e45f46dbbad37d989b39be\">3. Reliable salary transparency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Beyond the speed, accuracy and ease of use of the platform, the detailed results offer salary transparency to Dearden HR\u2019s clients. &#8220;They can see row by row, person by person, where there&#8217;s a variance. Our reports are very clear about where the data comes from,&#8221; Clare says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With enhanced accuracy and depth of information provided by Compensation Planning, Dearden HR provides their clients with the salary data needed to make critical decisions. Additionally, with the time savings Compensation Planning offers, the firm can continue to grow the business while operating efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-alabaster-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7ac5a5d2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-secondry-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d28ca41db936ced9b659c46cffcc047\" style=\"font-size:clamp(41.23px, 2.577rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 5.037), 78px);font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:0\">&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7fc3d43a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4f8cc12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Brightmine helps us give confidence to our clients that they are paying appropriately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\">&#8220;And if they\u2019re not paying appropriately, it helps us work with them on how to address that. It has definitely enhanced the service we provide our customers.&#8221;&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/23153014\/Clare_Conaghan_Case_studies-UK.webp\" alt=\"Clare Conaghan, Director of HR at Dearden HR\" class=\"wp-image-12575\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\">Clare Conaghan<br>Director of HR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/10131643\/dearden_hr_logo_partners_brightmine.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4228\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:30px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-83710dc7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Talk to our team about how we can work together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Whether you\u2019re looking to attract talent, build a fair culture or stay on top of your legal obligations, Brightmine has a range of specialist HR software to help you meet your goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-white-color has-secondary-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk\/quote\/?intcmp=talk-to-team-cta-light|right-content-box|button|quote|request-a-quote\" style=\"border-radius:100px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how Brightmine Compensation Planning helped Dearden HR enhance its compensation services with highly accurate data, detailed benchmarking results and a user-friendly 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