Ashley Benson
Cullman,Alabama
Summary
Total Rewards leader with expertise in developing strategic rewards portfolios to maximize organizational performance. Highly versed in Microsoft Office, specializing in Microsoft Excel; highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into actionable solutions. Experience utilizing Workday HRIS platform to manage, extract, and analyze HR data. Skilled in using consulting in areas of compensation strategy, HR compliance, organizational design, and management training. Experience with acquisitions; project lead in merging compensation/benefit policies and procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Compensation Manager
Hibbett City Gear
08.2022 - Current
- Led the implementation of 2 new market pricing salary surveys (Korn Ferry and Salary.com)
- Developed and implemented total compensation strategy, policy, and administrative procedures
- Implemented geographic differentials and sales scope grading structure; resulting in increased employee engagement and reduced turnover in revenue driving sectors of the business
- Provide statistical data analysis on pay data to ensure compensation equity
- Lead the annual merit process, and ensure fair and equitable distribution of merit budget funds
- Complied with federal, state, and local compensation laws, such as FLSA and Equal Pay Act.
Compensation Manager
Southern Company
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported the organization’s strategic plan and initiatives, business goals, competitive outlook, operating objectives and compensation and total reward strategies
- Managed and developed a team of 7 employees; 2 of which were promoted under my leadership
- Assisted team members in establishing and maintaining relationships with management and senior executives
- Evaluated jobs to recommend appropriate pay/grade level, bonus assignment; expert in broad-based compensation and FLSA
- Administered merit, short-term, and long-term incentive programs.
Employee Relations Consultant
Southern Company
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Acted as key internal resource for claim investigations of harassment and discrimination; coordinated with internal and outside counsel in developing responses to EEOC, OFCCP, and other government agencies; primary point of contact for OFCCP compliance reviews
- Facilitated legal and compliance training for HR leadership and staff in key compliance and employment law initiatives, reducing the number of EEOC claims filed by 10%
- Tracked regulatory developments and enforcement trends affecting HR Compliance, including Executive Orders, recent regulations by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and systematic enforcement trends advanced by the EEOC
- Authored, revised, and implemented legal and compliance policies and processes, including Maternity Leave Policy, Adoption Leave Policy, and Workplace Discrimination/Harassment Policy.
Compensation Consultant
Southern Company
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Provided objective advice and counsel to HR Delivery Managers on appropriate organizational structure, job duty alignment, and appropriate grade level for affiliate companies; key Compensation contact for 3 large affiliate companies
- Evaluated jobs utilizing survey market data; recommend grade level to ensure pay programs remain competitive with the market; ensure jobs are classified appropriately to comply with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Provided statistical data analysis on pay programs including base pay, short-term incentive pay, long-term incentive pay, overtime, premium pay
- Monitored and identified market trends and recommended solutions to HR Delivery Leaders
- Leveraged communication skills to strategically deliver messages regarding compensation to a variety of audiences
- Presented to small and large audiences, from 5-200 employees.
Talent Management Analyst
Southern Company
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Established intern program for company which involved recruiting, screening, on boarding, and conversion of co-ops/interns to regular full- time employment status
- Analyzed employment data, identifying workforce trends and issues; create deliverables to present key findings
- Researched and deployed talent management programs, including leadership development, succession planning, supervisor training, performance management, 360 reviews, and personality test assessments
- Analyzed companywide employee feedback survey results to recommend culture changes to increase employee engagement at all levels of the workforce.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Intelligence/Statistics
The University of Alabama
01.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
The University of Alabama
01.2008
Skills
- Total Rewards Strategy
- Base Pay and Incentive Pay Programs
- Market Pricing/Salary Benchmarking
- Microsoft Excel
References Available
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Other Information
RRCA Level 1 Running Coach Certified, NASM Personal Training Coach (In Progress), Fleet Feet Huntsville Triathlon Coach/Volunteer, Participant in athletic fundraising events, benefiting The American Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Junior Diabetes Research Foundation
Timeline
Compensation Manager
Hibbett City Gear
08.2022 - Current
Compensation Manager
Southern Company
01.2021 - 10.2021
Employee Relations Consultant
Southern Company
07.2014 - 01.2021
Compensation Consultant
Southern Company
01.2012 - 07.2014
Talent Management Analyst
Southern Company
04.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Business Administration - Business Intelligence/Statistics
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
The University of Alabama
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