Alma Rodriguez
Vernon Hills,IL
Summary
Total Rewards professional with over 15 years of experience building total rewards programs aimed to attract top talent. 10 years focused on optimizing compensation programs that support organizational growth. Leveraging a foundation in HRIS and employee benefits, plus experience across manufacturing, Fortune 100, and consulting settings, I bring a holistic understanding of total rewards. Proven ability to lead market surveys, job pricing, and benchmarking, and to manage annual merit and incentive cycles for diverse U.S. and global employee groups at all professional careers. HRIS experience with Workday and UKG from configuration requirements to HR report design and managing relationships with various vendors & stakeholders. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Compensation Lead - Global
TYSON FOODS
Springdale, Arkansas
08.2023 - 03.2026
- Global company compensation strategy lead serving leaders and HR business partners in almost 30 countries. Responsible for developing forward thinking compensation strategies that involve employee impact, efficiency, and business mindset.
- Compensation Strategy & Program Leadership - Lead the design and administration of compensation programs that improved pay equity, market competitiveness, and alignment with business goals across U.S. and global teams. Developed and executed compensation strategies that supported organizational growth and talent retention.
- Managed compensation and operations specialists to ensure accurate and timely compensation survey submissions.
- Market Analysis, Benchmarking & Job Pricing - Conduct comprehensive market surveys and benchmarking analyses that informed competitive salary structures and reduced pay discrepancies across hourly, professional, and executive roles. Deliver accurate job pricing recommendations that enabled leaders to make data-driven hiring, promotion, and budgeting decisions.
- Cross-Functional HR Expertise - Enhanced data integrity, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen total rewards decision-making. Partnered with HR, finance, and leadership teams to translate compensation insights into actionable recommendations that supported workforce planning and organizational performance.
- Cross-Functional HR Expertise - Enhanced data integrity, improved reporting accuracy, and strengthened total rewards decision-making. Partnered with HR, finance, and leadership teams to translate compensation insights into actionable recommendations that supported workforce planning and organizational performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders to tailor total rewards programs that address local needs.
- Evaluated compensation policies and processes to align with regulatory requirements; recommended and implemented updates based on evolving legislation and internal governance.
- Worked in food industry, gaining experience in operational processes and customer service.
Senior Compensation Analyst
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
Mettawa, IL
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered global compensation and stock plans. Enhanced compensation and incentive plans aligned with business strategy. Served as subject matter expert for HR leaders and executives on current and future compensation and incentive initiatives.
- Annual merit, Bonus Administration – Accurately lead annual & quarterly compensation programs by testing and launching the Workday Compensation Planning tool and executing high-volume EIB data loads with 100% accuracy.
- Updated job descriptions, maintained job library, and partnered with Legal to resolve FLSA classification issues, mitigating compliance risks.
- Regulatory compliance – Reviewed job classification gaps and recommended structural clean-up that supported EEOC reporting accuracy and organizational consistency.
- Annual merit, Bonus Administration – Accurately led annual & quarterly compensation programs by testing and launching the Workday Compensation Planning tool and executing high-volume EIB data loads with 100% accuracy.
- Job architecture - Updating job descriptions, maintaining the job library, and partnering with Legal to resolve FLSA classification issues, reducing compliance risks.
- Regulatory compliance – Reviewed job classification gaps and recommending structural clean-up that supported EEOC reporting accuracy and organizational consistency.
- Managed manufacturing and recreational operations to enhance efficiency.
Benefits & HRIS Administrator
ECHO INCORPORATED
Lake Zurich, IL
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Serves as a point of contact for HR business projects involving the development, implementation, and testing of system modifications. Work closely with leadership on projects and partner with payroll administrator on projects that affect employee pay. Handled all benefits questions and escalations. Data entry, data analytics, and reporting. Dual role responsible for Benefits Administration and HRIS.
- Conducted benchmarking and market data analysis to adjust compensation structures for professional and hourly team members.
- Partnered with broker to review claims and funding for the self-funded benefits plan.
- Annual Enrollment – Partnered with finance team to review current employee benefits and look for opportunities to improve total rewards package while staying competitive. Public speaking, training, and education.
- Managed relationships and handled enrollment processes for all professionals in the 401K program.
- Assisted in manufacturing processes
Client Manager, Total Rewards
ALIGHT SOLUTIONS
Lincolnshire, IL
08.2005 - 03.2021
- Consultant specialized in Total Rewards focused on Employee Benefits & Compensation and best practices. Advised directors at Fortune 100 companies. Partnered with payroll, HRIS, IT, and provided education & training on compensation programs.
- Total Rewards Consulting – Served as a leader in all total rewards best practices compensation, health benefits, pension, 401k, pension death processing, tuition reimbursement, and HRIS mapping.
- Cloud-enabled business process outsourcing company combining data and insights with operational expertise to improve the employee experience
Education
Associates in Arts - Accounting
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILSHRM - CP -
In Progress Society For HR Management
01-2026
Skills
- Compensation strategy
- Compensation design
- Compensation Administration
- Total rewards
- Incentive programs
- Benchmarking Analysis
- Market pricing
- Job Evaluation
- Job analysis
- HR analytics
- Budget preparation
- Experienced - Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Organizational development
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Budget preparation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Compensation Lead - Global
TYSON FOODS
08.2023 - 03.2026
Senior Compensation Analyst
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
07.2022 - 03.2023
Benefits & HRIS Administrator
ECHO INCORPORATED
03.2021 - 07.2022
Client Manager, Total Rewards
ALIGHT SOLUTIONS
08.2005 - 03.2021
Associates in Arts - Accounting
College of Lake County
SHRM - CP -
In Progress Society For HR Management