SMART Session #7 | Compensation Systems Simplified

Compensation feels simple — until your team starts to grow and the questions start to multiply.

How do you set pay that’s fair, competitive, and sustainable? What should change as roles evolve?

And how do you make these decisions with clarity instead of guesswork?

In this session, UP HR expert Robin Chapekis of Svelte HR will walk you through practical ways to think about building compensation packages as your organization expands.

You’ll learn approachable frameworks, smart considerations for different stages of growth, and how to balance people, performance, and budgets.

Bring your real-life questions — Robin will offer thoughtful, grounded answers to help you chart a path forward with confidence.

Robin Chapekis, SHRM-SCP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, is the founder of SVELTE HR, specializing in HR efficiency and effectiveness.

With a passion for transforming HR into a competitive advantage, she collaborates with organizations to enhance education, networking, and global HR standards.

Based in Escanaba, MI, Robin is also working with ISO/TC 260 on the development of international standards for Human Resource Management.