Angela Blaylock
Compensation Analyst
Ellicott City,Maryland
Summary
Detail-oriented Compensation Analyst demonstrating superior knowledge of the latest salary and job trends. Astute professional with a background reviewing compensation requests and providing appropriate salary suggestions, as well as extensive accounting experience. Ready to join a new organization collaborating with other professionals as part of a talented team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Compensation Analyst
Towson University
01.2022 - Current
- Review and evaluate position descriptions and pay to recommend appropriate classification and compensation
- Participated in industry-specific compensation surveys to gather valuable benchmark data for informed decision-making processes.
- Ensure pay is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the university’s compensation approach
- Provide managers and supervisors with information and recommendations regarding pay and internal equity
- Advise managers and employees on how pay decisions are made
- Recommend successful approaches to help resolve complaints with salaries and classifications.
- Conduct wage and salary surveys to build competitive compensation plans.
Human Resources Generalist
Southwest Airlines
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Answered inquiries from employees, retirees, candidates, and dependents (phone, chat, email, fax) on all aspects of HR
- Monitored employee services queue and provided feedback on responses
- Collected and validated data required to process manual employee personal transactions
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Built comprehensive employee recruiting strategy.
Customer Relations Representative
Southwest Airlines
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Handled customer inquiries and concerns through phone calls, web forms, and social media platforms to provide legendary customer service and win-win solutions
- Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.
- Consistently de-escalated volatile calls and resolved customer complaints expeditiously and efficiently
- Utilized multiple software applications to retrieve information and assist customers.
Staff Accountant (Financial Operations)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Managed multimillion-dollar federal and state funded special programs grants
- Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual account audits
- Reconciled assigned bank statements to appropriate general ledger accounts
- Processed EFT transactions and reviewed disbursements for propriety
- Prepared balance sheet schedules, statements and summaries, and other financial reports.
Administrative Secretary II (Title I Office)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Managed county-funded supply budgets for 18 public schools
- Prepared and submitted requisitions and compensation requests
- Recorded notes during teachers’ union labor meetings and sat in on negotiations
- Coordinated staff travel for conferences and planned department meetings and Title I parent events.
Administrative Secretary I (Annapolis High)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
10.2007 - 08.2010
- Provided complete professional support to two assistant principals
- Coordinated principals’ conference travel arrangements and meeting schedules
- Generated all official written correspondence and maintained confidential student disciplinary files
- Served on student conflict resolution team
- Served as parent liaison and parent volunteer coordinator.
HR Coordinator-Sr. Accountant
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic
02.2003 - 04.2010
- Coordinated with practice manager for employee recruitment and selection, administered orientations and other company training programs, and was responsible for all onboarding
- Lead employee conflict resolution team
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly P&L reports as well as sales and revenue recognition reports
- Entered payroll for more than 100 employees using ADP payroll systems.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Advised senior leadership on the development of long-term compensation strategies that supported company growth plans and provided a competitive edge in talent acquisition.
- Recommended successful approaches to help resolve complaints with salaries and classifications.
- Conducted wage and salary surveys to build competitive compensation plans.
- Developed job evaluation tools to ensure consistent, equitable pay practices throughout the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
05.2018
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Proficient in Workday, PeopleSoft, Taleo, iCIMS, Microsoft Office Suite
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Job evaluation techniques
- Compensation analysis
- Compensation Structuring
- Job Description Development
- Salary structure development
- HRIS System Knowledge
- GAAP, Financial Reporting, Audits, Account Reconciliation, Grant Management
- Payroll, Benefits, Timekeeping
Timeline
Compensation Analyst - Towson University
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Generalist - Southwest Airlines
03.2020 - 01.2022
Customer Relations Representative - Southwest Airlines
06.2018 - 02.2020
Staff Accountant (Financial Operations) - Anne Arundel County Public Schools
09.2014 - 05.2018
Administrative Secretary II (Title I Office) - Anne Arundel County Public Schools
08.2010 - 09.2014
Administrative Secretary I (Annapolis High) - Anne Arundel County Public Schools
10.2007 - 08.2010
HR Coordinator-Sr. Accountant - Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic
02.2003 - 04.2010
Bowie State University - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,