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Compensation Manager

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Nakea Mccrocklin

nakea.mccrocklin@gmail.com | (729) 727-9791 | Cumberland, MD

Summary

I am a compensation manager with over 5 years of experience. I have extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of employee compensation, as well as state and federal laws governing wage and hour issues. I have developed, implemented, and administered various compensation programs for both exempt and non-exempt employees. I am skilled at conducting salary surveys to ensure that our company remains competitive in the marketplace. In addition, I have negotiated salaries with new hires on behalf of the company.

Experience

Compensation Manager at Johns Hopkins University, MDApr 2022 - Present

  • Led the development and implementation of a new compensation structure that resulted in a 5% increase in employee satisfaction and a 3% decrease in voluntary turnover.
  • Researched, developed, and implemented a new long-term incentive program that increased motivation by 8%.
  • Successfully negotiated with vendors to reduce costs associated with benefits administration by 10%.
  • Worked with HRIS team to develop automated tools for tracking individual progress against salary bands which led to more accurate budgeting of merit increases - resulting in $50K savings annually.
  • Conducted annual market analysis for 150 positions; made recommendations on FLSA classification changes which resulted in an estimated $300K saving per year.
  • Created job descriptions for all newly created positions within the company.

Compensation Analyst at University of Maryland, MDJul 2017 - Mar 2022

  • Researched and analyzed employee compensation, benefits, and job classification systems.
  • Led the development of a new salary structure that was successfully implemented system-wide.
  • Conducted comparative analysis of survey data to develop recommendations for competitive pay rates.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure favorable pricing on benefits packages.
  • Managed payroll processing for employees in multiple states.
  • Developed training materials and conducted workshops on the use of the new compensation system.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources at University of Maryland, College ParkAug 2013 - May 2017

Some skills I've learned are: effective communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and how to manage and motivate employees.

Skills

  • Compensation
  • Benefits
  • Payroll
  • Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)
  • Job Analysis and Evaluation
  • Salary Surveys
  • Statistical Analyses

Terin Hogges

terin.hogges@gmail.com | (870) 631-3986 | Columbus, OH

Summary

I am a highly experienced Compensation Manager with over 5 years of experience in the field. I have extensive knowledge of compensation and benefits programs and have successfully implemented many such programs for my previous employers. I am extremely well-organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. I thrive in fast-paced environments where multitasking is required. My ultimate goal is to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work according to company policy and government regulations.

Experience

Compensation Manager at Kenexa, OHApr 2022 - Present

  • Negotiated and created employee compensation packages that led to a decrease in voluntary turnover by 12%.
  • Led the design, implementation, and communication of new salary structures for 3 separate companies.
  • Analyzed data to create equitable pay practices across all departments while maintaining competitiveness in the market.
  • Implemented a bonus structure for senior management that increased productivity by 15%.
  • Researched best practices for sales commission plans resulting in an increase of sales revenue by $2 million dollars.
  • Successfully designed and implemented long-term disability, life insurance, and 401k programs saving the company over $500K annually.

Compensation Analyst at ProComp, OHSep 2017 - Mar 2022

  • Conducted analysis of employees to identify training and development needs.
  • Developed compensation plan that resulted in 5% increase in employee satisfaction.
  • Researched, analyzed, and recommended changes to current benefits package resulting in 10% reduction in costs.
  • Led team of analysts who developed new job descriptions for all positions within the company.
  • Conducted market analysis to determine competitive salary ranges for all positions within the company.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reduce costs of health insurance by 15%.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources at The Ohio State UniversityAug 2012 - May 2017

I have learned how to identify, assess and select the most qualified candidates for positions within an organization while taking into account the organization's culture and goals.

Skills

  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Research skills
  • Writing and editing
  • Data analysis
  • Presentation

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