April Manning
Hixson,TN
Summary
Obtain a position which leverages strengths in vision, strategic planning, project and change management, where my skills can be utilized to significantly improve organizational performance. Results-focused Human Resources professional and proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging compensation expertise and health and welfare knowledge to promote employee engagement while providing cost effective programs to attract, retain and motivate talent. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Total Rewards
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN
05.2018 - Current
- Drive results in the application of total reward methodologies, directing service delivery and demonstrating thought leadership in building total reward methodologies and approaches while establishing, planning, and administering overall policies and goals as related to compensation and benefits.
- Advisor to senior business and HR leaders to identify and create progressive solutions to compensation, benefits and corporate wellness issues.
- Subject matter expert and trusted internal consultant in the development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation and benefits programs including: market analysis, job evaluations, job descriptions, compensation planning & structures, incentive plans, base pay recommendations and merit increases, health, welfare, wellness and retirement plans and processes.
Principal Consultant
BlueShieldBlueShieldBlueShield of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN
03.2006 - 05.2018
- Responsible for providing direction and analytical support in the design and implementation of company compensation programs, policies and processes that contribute to the overall success of the enterprise and support its objectives to recruit, retain, motivate and empower highly qualified employees.
- Provide professional consultation and guidance to management regarding compensation issues and review changes in salaries, job descriptions and position levels for conformance to policy.
- Administer the job evaluation plan to ensure external competitiveness, internal consistency and justifiable costs.
- Design resourceful and practical pay strategies that reinforce the pay for performance philosophy including variable compensation alternatives.
- Manage annual merit increase cycles including communications, timelines and enterprise analysis.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels.
- Provide support, including project management, for Total Rewards programs to include Health, Welfare, Retirement and Wellness.
Compensation Analyst
UNUM
Chattanooga, TN
06.2004 - 03.2006
- Responsible for supporting the development and administration of all company compensation and incentive programs.
- Performed research and analyzed internal and external compensation practices and trends and developed reports for management.
- Conducted market pricing of jobs, analysis of trends for salary structure adjustments and merit budgets to ensure overall market competitiveness.
- Responsible for administering the performance management process to include on-going communication with participants and managers, coordinating system availability and support with IT and external vendors.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Columbus State University
Columbus, Ga1996
Skills
- Leadership, talent management and organizational change
- Analytical, problem solving, presentation and project management
- Development and implementation of HR initiatives & programs
- Ethical Practice and Business Acumen
- Relationship Management, Communication & Consultation
Certification
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) - worldatwork - 2007
- Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) - worldatwork - 2016
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- WorldatWork
- HCPO (Healthcare Compensation Professionals Organization)
- Partnership for Family, Children and Adults
- Children’s Advocacy Center – The Emmy Haney House
Timeline
Director of Total Rewards
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
05.2018 - Current
Principal Consultant
BlueShieldBlueShieldBlueShield of Tennessee
03.2006 - 05.2018
Compensation Analyst
UNUM
06.2004 - 03.2006
BBA - Business Management
Columbus State University