Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At SHP, we strive to be transparent with candidates about our compensation structure. To support both equity and fairness, we follow a strict internal rubric to guide salary placement for new hires. This helps ensure consistency and prevents situations where new staff are brought in at higher pay than colleagues already in similar roles. Except in extenuating circumstances, new hires join at the beginning of the posted salary range. We include this information directly in our job descriptions and reiterate it early in the interview process so candidates can make informed decisions. We understand this approach may not align with every candidate’s expectations, but it reflects our commitment to equity for our current staff as well as transparency in hiring. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best with your job search.