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CRP Compensation & Benefits in Recruitment Flashcards

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  1. What is 'pay transparency,' and which US states have enacted laws requiring salary ranges in job postings?

    Answer: Publishing salary ranges in job postings; Colorado, California, New York, and Washington

    Colorado, California, New York, and Washington have salary range disclosure laws for job postings, and CRP recruiters must comply when posting roles in those states.

  2. A signing bonus is BEST used in which recruitment scenario?

    Answer: When a candidate is relocating and needs to cover moving costs or a compensation gap

    Signing bonuses bridge compensation gaps—such as unvested equity or relocation expenses—without permanently inflating base salary, making them ideal for closing competitive offers.

  3. Which method is the MOST reliable for determining the fair market value of a new role with no internal equivalent?

    Answer: Using a compensation survey database such as Radford, Willis Towers Watson, or Mercer

    Third-party compensation survey databases provide statistically validated, market-matched data for pricing roles, making them the gold standard for new or unique positions.

  4. When negotiating an offer with a candidate who has a competing offer, which tactic is generally considered unethical for a CRP?

    Answer: Misrepresenting the competing offer's strength to pressure the candidate

    Misrepresenting information to manipulate a candidate's decision violates professional ethics and can expose the recruiter and organization to legal liability.

  5. What is the main risk of setting starting salaries consistently at the top of a pay grade for new hires?

    Answer: It creates internal pay equity problems and limits merit increase potential

    Hiring at the top of the band compresses the gap between new hires and longer-tenured employees, creating internal inequity and leaving no room for future merit increases.

  6. Under FLSA, which classification determines whether an employee is eligible for overtime pay?

    Answer: Exempt vs. non-exempt classification

    The Fair Labor Standards Act classifies employees as exempt or non-exempt based on salary threshold and job duties tests, with non-exempt employees entitled to overtime pay at 1.5× their regular rate.