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Amy Thies

Portland,Oregon

Summary

Strategic and analytical Human Resources professional with over 4 years of progressive compensation experience, including salary surveys, market pricing, job evaluations, and step progression plans. Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that support equitable pay practices. Eager to leverage expertise in compensation strategy and data analysis to drive fair and competitive compensation programs as a Sr. Compensation Analyst.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Compensation Analyst

McKesson
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Developed, implemented, and administered comprehensive compensation programs aligned with organizational goals and industry standards.
  • Conducted salary surveys, job evaluations, and market research to determine competitive pay ranges and enhance compensation strategies.
  • Administered step progression plans across all distribution centers.
  • Resolved salary and classification complaints.
  • Responded to employee inquiries in Salesforce.



Compensation Analyst

McKesson
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Administered and improved step progression plans within distribution centers, ensuring consistency and alignment with operational goals.
  • Partnered with compensation consultants to manage strategy, providing guidance to HR Business Partners, line management, and senior leadership.
  • Conducted analysis of multiple complex data sources to create compensation models, identify future trends, assess risks, and benchmark jobs through surveys and evaluations.

Human Resources Transitional Specialist

McKesson
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Collaborated with four distribution center leaders on change management for the adaptation of Workday and associated self-service processes.
  • Provided strategic HR guidance to leadership, supporting business objectives and ensuring compliance.
  • Enhanced consistency and efficiency of step progression plans across all distribution centers, contributing to projects that led to promotion to Compensation Analyst.
  • Onboarded and trained DC Site Coordinators by supplying key job information, including organizational policies and job duties.

Human Resources Associate

McKesson
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Acted as liaison between employees and management to resolve inquiries and foster communication.
  • Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
  • Organized employee engagement activities, presentations, and training sessions to strengthen workforce unity.
  • Interpreted, explained and enforced human resources
  • Served as the site wellness champion.

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Human Resources and Benefits Manager

Northwest Staffing Resources
08.2008 - 07.2017
  • Enhanced complaint management processes by offering policy guidance and leading investigations.
  • Implemented engagement activities, presentations, and training sessions, resulting in higher employee satisfaction.
  • Launched wellness programs that reduced stress, boosted morale, and decreased employee turnover.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
03.2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Analysis
  • Organizational Skills
  • Market Pricing
  • Benchmarking
  • Market Research
  • Communication
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Step Progression Plans

Certification

  • Certified Professional, SHRM - 2015
  • PHR - 2014
  • Actively pursuing CCP – Certified Compensation Professional

Timeline

Sr. Compensation Analyst

McKesson
06.2021 - 08.2024

Compensation Analyst

McKesson
10.2020 - 06.2021

Human Resources Transitional Specialist

McKesson
03.2019 - 11.2019

Human Resources Associate

McKesson
07.2018 - 03.2019

Human Resources and Benefits Manager

Northwest Staffing Resources
08.2008 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Oregon State University

Volunteering

Sarah Bellum's Bakery

Front of House  - Point of Sales

  

· Greeted and welcomed customers while explaining the mission of the nonprofit organization.

· Operated Square point-of-sale system and maintained food safety practices.

· Performed routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.


Back of House -  Baker

  • Baked and decorated cupcakes.
  • Maintained food safety practices and performed cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Vulunteer Work

Sarah Bellum Bakery  

Volunteer Work

Sarah Bellum Bakery (05/22- current)

  • Front of house - Point of Sales
  • Back of House - Baker