Architecting
fair pay
We build compensation structures that are easy to understand, work for everyone and stand the test of time.
Sound familiar?
Pay decisions feel arbitrary
Managers make offers based on gut instinct, not structure. Pay equity gaps grow quietly in the background — and by the time it surfaces, it's expensive.
Your employees are asking about their career path
No clear levels, no career ladder, no rationale for who gets paid what. Your best people are asking questions you can't answer.
You know skills matter — but have no infrastructure
Everyone is talking about skills-first talent strategy. Do you have the foundation to support it?
The Atlas Blueprint.
Foundation
Ideal for organizations that have never had a formal pay structure — or whose titles and levels have accumulated without a framework to explain them.
Assess
Ideal for organizations that suspect pay gaps, classification errors, or equity exposure — but need a clear diagnosis before committing to a fix.
Design
Ideal for organizations hiring faster than their structure can keep up — or building toward a raise, acquisition, or fundraise.
Build
Ideal for scaling organizations ready for the full system — designed, built, and handed off with 90 days of support to make it stick.
Fractional Comp Function
$2,250 per month
10 hours per month
Your comp team,
without the headcount
Projects
$10,000–$55,000
Foundation through Build — scoped to your starting point
Need Something Different?
Not every challenge fits neatly into a pre-defined project. Let's chat and put something together that meets your needs.
| Deliverable | Foundation $10,000 | Assess $15,000 | Design $35,000 | Build $55,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation Philosophy, Job Levels & Title Taxonomy | ||||
Compliance & Current State Audit
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Job Architecture & Descriptions
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Benchmarking & Salary Bands
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— | — | ||
Equity / ESOP Framework
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— | — | add-on | |
Manager & HR Toolkit + Launch Support
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— | — | — | |
| Sales & Incentive Plan Design | — | — | add-on | add-on |
| Implementation | 2 hrs | 3 hrs | 8 hrs | 20 hrs |
Join me in the Atlas Atelier.
An atelier is a craftsman's private workshop — where custom work is done by hand, with intention, from start to finish. That's exactly how every engagement runs here.
Discovery Session
30 minutes to understand your situation, your gaps, and whether we're the right fit. No pressure, no pitch.
Scope the Work
We align on the most effective engagement model for your needs—hourly advisory, fixed-fee projects, or fractional/retainer. You receive a precise roadmap outlining exactly how we will navigate your organizational challenges together.
Start Building
The transition from blueprint to reality. We deliver the finished framework, ensuring it is fully integrated into your operations with the necessary training to make the structure stick.
Jared Jarreau,
SHRM-SCP, CCP, GRP
Talent Solutions Architect · Founder, Atlas Strategies
For over 20 years I've helped organizations navigate the complex intersection of compensation strategy and job architecture — at Capital One, Cabela's, Year Up United, and the State of Louisiana.
I founded Atlas Strategies because small and mid-sized organizations deserve senior-level compensation expertise without the enterprise price tag. Every engagement is delivered personally, using proprietary tools built in the Atlas Atelier workshop.
When I'm not helping clients or digging into skills libraries, you'll find me in Midlothian, VA, volunteering at the library, cross-stitching, or doing a bit of woodworking.
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[Client Name]
[Title, Company]
In the Atelier, we don't do 'templated' work. I believe in custom solutions that respect the unique terrain of your business. If it isn't precise, defensible, and built to achieve your organizational goals, it isn't an Atlas structure.
Jared Jarreau
My Values
Put your money where your mouth is.
Traditional English Proverb
If your values aren't reflected in your pay structure, they aren't your values
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Atlas works with a curated network of specialists. When your engagement requires expertise beyond compensation, you get the right person — not a generalist.
Ready to build something that works?
Let's get into the workshop and start sketching out your organization.
Schedule a Discovery Session