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Debbie Patty
Royse City,TX
Summary
A seasoned Human Resource professional with over three decades of extensive experience in HR leadership, specializing in compensation, benefits, HRIS management, and strategic organizational development. Proficient in designing and managing comprehensive total rewards programs, aligning HR initiatives with corporate objectives, and driving enhanced workforce performance. Demonstrates proven expertise in policy development, change management, dispute resolution, and continuous process improvements. Recognized as a creative problem solver, effective leader, and communicator with a successful history of fostering team engagement and optimizing talent strategies. Certified as a Compensation & Benefits Professional. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to ensure competitiveness, equity, and compliance in HR practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Total Rewards
SK Food Group
07.2021 - 12.2025
- Designed and implemented comprehensive compensation and benefits programs.
- Conducted pay equity analyses and established competitive salary ranges for over 300 roles, ensuring compliance with equal pay standards.
- Directed annual open enrollment, streamlining processes and achieving 100% timely participation across 2000 employees.
- Developed innovative benefits packages tailored to employee needs, resulting in increased retention rates.
- Partnered with leadership to align total rewards strategies with organizational goals, driving workforce engagement.
- Managed 401(k) plans, ensuring compliance and optimizing employee participation.
- Designed compensation programs that addressed organizational needs and enhanced workforce motivation.
- Conducted training sessions for HR teams on compensation strategies and benefits administration.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration and driving organizational success.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within compensation strategies, ensuring equitable practices across all levels.
Executive Compensation Consultant (Contract)
SVB Financial Group
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered global long-term incentive and equity-based compensation programs for executives.
- Managed year-end compensation processes, ensuring accurate equity reporting and proxy preparation.
- Conducted benchmarking and surveys to optimize and align competitive compensation strategies.
- Provided strategic recommendations to enhance executive benefits offerings, improving retention.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compensation and benefits initiatives.
- Oversaw 401(k) management and compliance for executive-level employees.
- Delivered presentations to executive leadership on compensation trends and program effectiveness.
- Partnered with senior executives to design innovative compensation frameworks that supported organizational growth.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve executive engagement through tailored benefits programs.
Manager, Compensation and Benefits
Aventiv Technologies, LLC
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Directed compensation and benefits strategy across North America and Canada, covering 15+ sites and 2000 employees.
- Managed HRIS system operations, achieving systems improvements that enhanced efficiency by 20%. Ensured competitive employee compensation through market analysis and benchmarking.
- Designed and implemented benefits programs that addressed diverse employee needs.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with benefits regulations and standards.
- Managed 401(k) plans, ensuring compliance and optimizing employee participation.
- Designed compensation programs to align with organizational goals and improve employee engagement.
- Investigated and resolved employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with policies and fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Managed HRIS platform operations, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Conducted workshops for employees on benefits utilization and HRIS navigation.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
- Streamlined HR processes, improving efficiency by 15% through continuous initiatives and pay structure design.
- Resolved complex employee relations issues, ensuring policy adherence and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Introduced employee wellness programs, enhancing overall benefits utilization and engagement.
- Partnered with leadership to develop competitive benefits packages, driving recruitment and retention.
- Supported the design and implementation of compensation programs to address organizational needs.
- Conducted investigations into employee relations matters, ensuring compliance and resolution.
- Designed and implemented training programs for managers on HR policies and employee relations.
- Championed organizational change initiatives, driving improved employee engagement and operational efficiency.
Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS Consultant
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided consultancy on global compensation programs, creating scalable solutions for multiple industries.
- Directed HRIS implementation, streamlining processes and optimizing training for end-users.
- Administered and evaluated compensation and benefits plans to align with organizational goals, impacting over 2000 employees annually.
- Designed tailored benefits solutions for clients, addressing unique organizational needs.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions to enhance understanding of benefits programs among stakeholders.
- Managed 401(k) plans for clients, ensuring compliance and optimizing employee participation.
- Developed comprehensive reports on HRIS performance and compensation trends for client organizations.
- Partnered with senior leadership to develop strategic HR frameworks that supported long-term organizational success.
Senior Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Bombardier Flexjet
10.2007 - 11.2011
- Directed and optimized compensation, benefits, and HRIS processes across the U.S., ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Designed and administered competitive compensation and incentive programs.
- Conducted complex analyses for executive and variable pay programs, driving data-informed strategies to ensure market competitiveness.
- Developed and implemented innovative benefits solutions.
- Partnered with HR leadership to align benefits strategies with organizational objectives.
- Managed 401(k) plans, ensuring compliance and optimizing employee participation.
- Conducted training sessions for HR teams on benefits administration and compliance.
- Led initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness through strategic compensation planning.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Skills
Total Rewards Strategy Development
Compensation Program Design & Administration
Salary Structure Design
Market Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis
Pay Equity Analysis & Remediation
Job Architecture & Job Evaluation
Executive Compensation Support
Incentive Plan Design (STI/LTI)
Compensation Governance Frameworks
FLSA Classification & Wage & Hour Compliance
Pay Transparency & Pay Equity Laws
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Support & Documentation
Policy Development & Administration
Total Rewards Communication Strategy
Compensation Modeling & Scenario Analysis
Workforce Analytics & Data Interpretation
Compa-Ratio & Range Penetration Analysis
Pay Compression Analysis
Budget Forecasting & Cost Modeling
HRIS & Compensation Systems
Advanced Excel
Annual Compensation Review Cycles
Merit & Bonus Planning
Process Improvement & Optimization
Benefits Strategy & Administration
401(k) / Retirement Program Oversight
Vendor Management
Certification
Certified Compensation & Benefits Professional, AIHR - Academy to Innovate HR, 05/01/23
Timeline
Senior Manager, Total Rewards
SK Food Group
07.2021 - 12.2025
Executive Compensation Consultant (Contract)
SVB Financial Group
08.2020 - 07.2021
Manager, Compensation and Benefits
Aventiv Technologies, LLC
05.2014 - 06.2020
Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS Consultant
03.2012 - 05.2014
Senior Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Bombardier Flexjet
10.2007 - 11.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix