What experience with different compensation models would you bring to our team as our next Human Resources professional?

If you bring prior HR experience to your interview with this organization, your interviewer can't get a feel for the compensation models you are familiar with by looking at your resume. As you answer, be open and honest about the models you are familiar with and talk in detail about the models and why they worked. If you have experience designing a compensation model, be sure to talk about that experience and the role you played. As well, talk about any experience you have in participating in compensation surveys and benchmarking. If you are a new graduate, don't hesitate to talk about the different models of compensation that you are familiar with and when each one is most effective. Another good point to make in your answer is your familiarity with the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it applies to wages.

"In my current role, I feel very fortunate to get to work with hourly workers, commissioned sales staff, and salaried employees. This experience has given me a very well-rounded experience surrounding compensation. Two years ago, I led a team of leaders in revamping our commission model to include a base salary with key sales goals and numbers paid on top as commission. This new model significantly helped us retain our top performers and recruit new top talent to the organization. I have a solid knowledge of the FLSA and how businesses have to compensate workers fairly under the law."