Njca Information

The New Jersey Compensation Association (NJCA) was founded in the early 1950's by a small group of personnel generalists from manufacturing companies in the Newark, New Jersey area. The original purpose was to establish a relationship for sharing wage and salary information. Word spread and the Association grew rapidly. Today, the NJCA is composed of Total Reward professionals from more than fifty diverse companies located throughout northern and central New Jersey (90,000+ total employees in the state of New Jersey). The mission, as stated in its bylaws, is to "provide individuals, active in total reward management, an opportunity to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest. The NJCA is part of the Group Partnership Network (GPN) of WorldatWork, an international not-for-profit professional association dedicated to knowledge leadership in disciplines associated with attracting, retaining and motivating employees (formerly known as American Compensation Association or ACA). WorldatWork's GPN is an alliance of independent compensation, benefits and human resources organizations. We usually meet on the 2nd Tuesday of September, November, February, April and June. Meetings generally include informal discussion over dinner, a compensation or related program with company sponsored guest speakers and a segment allowing for open discussion and company news. A unique feature of the NJCA is the non-exempt salary survey conducted annually and included in the price of membership. This is an excellent source of local market salary data. NJCA also sponsors WorldatWork educational programs usually at a substantial discount. A membership directory along with company profiles allow members to network and exchange information and ideas throughout the year. Membership is generally by company as well as certain individual contributors who maintain an active total reward program. There is a nominal company membership fee which includes one primary member. Additional HR professionals from every company may also join. If you are ...