Compensation Consulting

Real data.
Real results.
Real competitive advantage.

Credit union boards make critical executive pay decisions every year, often without reliable benchmarks or a clear framework. That uncertainty can lead to overpaying, underpaying, or losing the leaders you need most.

Compensation that is fair, competitive, and aligned with your mission.

Compensation consulting gives boards and executives the data and frameworks to make pay decisions with confidence.

With PARC, you get more than a report:

  • Compensation Philosophy Development: A clear framework that explains why you pay the way you do, making future decisions easier.
  • Total Compensation Analysis: Custom peer groups, full review of pay and benefits, and tailored recommendations.
  • Pay-for-Performance Structures: Incentive plans that connect goals and rewards in simple, effective ways.
  • CEO Performance Evaluations: Survey-driven insights and clear reports that drive action in the boardroom.

Who needs compensation consulting?

  • Board Members responsible for approving executive pay and retention strategies.
  • CEOs seeking to align their compensation with market benchmarks and performance.
  • Senior Executives building long-term talent pipelines and succession plans.

How We Work

Compensation is more than numbers.

It’s about creating trust and balance between leadership and members. Our approach includes:

Market Benchmarking.

Real credit union data, not generic estimates.

Customized Strategies.

Tailored to your mission, size, and future growth.

Boardroom Expertise.

Clear guidance to navigate sensitive conversations.

Ongoing Guidance.

Support that evolves with your leadership needs.

Why PARC?

Stop guessing at market rates. Start knowing them.

PARC Street Group delivers clarity. With credit union-specific data and decades of experience in executive compensation, we help boards and executives make confident, transparent, and mission-aligned decisions.

  • Credit Union Specialists: Decades of experience designing nonprofit, mission-driven pay strategies.
  • Data-Driven & Personalized: Proprietary insights combined with custom peer groups.
  • Simplify the Complex: We make even intricate adjustments clear and actionable.
  • Proven Results: Helping credit unions retain leaders without overpaying.

“PARC listened to our needs, presented relevant market data and comparatives, and spoke with a high level of knowledge and experience relating to compensation.”

Melissa Ott, President, Pelican State Credit Union

The PARC Difference

While others provide one-size-fits-all reports, PARC delivers:

  • Data that matters
  • Strategies that work
  • Confidence you can trust in the boardroom

We partner with you to achieve a balanced, forward-looking approach that supports your mission and enhances your competitive edge.

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Ready to make confident compensation decisions?

Get the data, strategy, and guidance your credit union needs to retain top talent, while staying true to your values.