C.J. Emery
San Francisco,CA
Summary
- Compensation and benefits expert with 30+ years in corporate management and consulting. Skilled in managing HR operations and HR information systems, with a history of building effective teams and resolving conflicts. Expertise in executive leadership, plan design, and mentoring.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Compensation & HRIS
Natera
08.2020 - Current
- Lead all Compensation and HRIS programs and actions for a 4,000 employee Life Sciences company
- Control the Annual Performance Review and Compensation Planning process
- Primary company representative in running Compensation Committee meetings and preparation
- Created compensation philosophy, established salary ranges and grades and created incentive pay guidelines
- Manage equity issuance and track spending
- Converted HRM operating system from UKG to Workday
- Manage operation of all HR Systems and reporting
Lead Benefits Manager
Raytheon Missiles & Defense
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Head Benefits and Wellness subject matter expert leading all services for a 30,000 global business division of a 195,000 employee government defense and airborne services contractor
- Implemented annual events and training calendar for employee rollout
- Team member for company-wide international benefits committee
Senior Manager, HR Total Rewards & Systems
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
03.2013 - 02.2020
- Responsible for the global operation of multiple Human Resources services including compensation, benefits, HRIS and performance management for a 3,000 employee business segment of a 67,000 employee government defense contractor
- Performed regular evaluations of job descriptions to apply or verify proper grading for new hires, promotions, and related changes
- Leader for annual Total Compensation Review process training and guiding supervisors and verifying entries for compliance
- Control metrics and reporting throughout the business area
Senior Manager, HR Total Rewards & Systems
Raytheon Applied Signal Technology
08.2008 - 03.2013
- Senior HR Leadership member in charge of all Total Rewards and Systems program for an 800 employee defense contractor
- Led HR Operations in the integration of two separate acquisitions and company sale within an 18 month period
- Created a complete compensation and benefits package for a new company division integrating employees from current company as well as acquisition companies
- Changed the company review format from anniversary to focal; implementing a new internally developed performance review form and a manager’s Pay Decision Tool for compensation analysis
Manager, Benefits and Retirement Systems
Space Systems/Loral
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Managed benefits and retirement services for a 2,200 employee leading satellite manufacturer
- Accepted responsibility for all benefits maintenance and implementation from the New York corporate office for all company programs and subsidiaries
- Presented to the company Alumni Association regarding changes in company programs and updates to legislative amendments
- Implemented new Pension Plan and Retirement Services software tracking system
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Esurance
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Controlled benefits, compensation, performance management, stock, and payroll programs for this multiple state provider of automobile insurance; directing human resources operations in company expansion from 300 to 1,700 employees
- Managed HRIS operations and implemented new online HRMS in conversion from ADP to Ceridian
- Created and implemented long-term incentive plan, compensation base salary banding, new employee benefits cost structure, and stock exchange plans
- Provided direct representation and guidance to CEO and Senior Management Group
- Developed 5 new medical insurance plans, creating multiple plan options for all existing and newly created offices; maintained health & welfare premium increases to 5-10% per year for four consecutive years
Technical Benefits Liaison
Siebel Systems
02.2003 - 12.2003
- Provided benefits subject matter expertise and participated as assistant project manager in creating new Employee Resource Management product
- Managed benefit plans for 7 international locations
- Coordinated and led benefits fairs for 12,000 employees in 9 offices located throughout United States; averaging 32 vendors per location
Director, Compensation, Benefits & HRIS
Gymboree Corporation
08.2000 - 01.2002
- Directed operations in benefits, HRIS, compensation and payroll for a 7,000 employee retailer; managed group of 14
- Initiated enhancement of ADP HRMS to ADP Hrizon online product; test client in ADP Hrizon product creation
- Created benefit and compensation programs for corporate, distribution center, customer service and store employees
- Participated in Board of Directors Compensation Committee meetings; arranged relationships with numerous third-party administrators and consultants
- Controlled benefits programs including health & welfare, disability, stock, workers’ compensation, 401(k), deferred compensation, and Section 125 plan
- Coordinated creation of new employee handbook and initiated Kronos Time & Attendance system
Vice President, Executive Compensation
Pollock Financial Group
05.1999 - 07.2000
- In charge of corporate executive compensation plans group for this provider of diversified financial services
- Consulted in design of base compensation, stock, director pay and longterm incentive plans
- Directed administrative and design teams; presented new programs to executive committees
- Developed internal plan administration system
- Assisted employee benefits department in group term life insurance, short and long-term disability, integrated absence management and health & welfare plans
Director, Executive Deferred Compensation Plan Analysis
Pen-Cal
01.1997 - 05.1999
- Designed executive deferred compensation plans
- Coordinated bidding for Corporate Owned Life Insurance among life insurance carriers
- Contributed to a dramatic increase in plan deferrals from $2 million to $40 million per year through development of the deferred compensation department
- Delivered benefit plan presentations to client Board of Directors, executive committees, and employees
Benefits Consultant
Pen-Cal
02.1994 - 12.1996
- Provided broker of record services for multiple health & welfare programs
- Established a Cafeteria Plan/Section 125 department for this leading employee firm with clients and professional alliances throughout the U.S.
- Delivered benefit plan presentations to client Board of Directors, executive committees, and employees
Accounting Services (Temporary)
Robert Half International
06.1990 - 12.1993
- Provided controller, accounts payable, and accounts receivable services for multiple companies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Managerial Economics
University of California
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- HR information systems expertise
- Payroll management
- Legal compliance knowledge
- Process development skills
- Hiring and orientation strategies
Timeline
Senior Director, Compensation & HRIS
Natera
08.2020 - Current
Lead Benefits Manager
Raytheon Missiles & Defense
04.2020 - 08.2020
Senior Manager, HR Total Rewards & Systems
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
03.2013 - 02.2020
Senior Manager, HR Total Rewards & Systems
Raytheon Applied Signal Technology
08.2008 - 03.2013
Manager, Benefits and Retirement Systems
Space Systems/Loral
06.2008 - 07.2009
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Esurance
01.2004 - 06.2008
Technical Benefits Liaison
Siebel Systems
02.2003 - 12.2003
Director, Compensation, Benefits & HRIS
Gymboree Corporation
08.2000 - 01.2002
Vice President, Executive Compensation
Pollock Financial Group
05.1999 - 07.2000
Director, Executive Deferred Compensation Plan Analysis
Pen-Cal
01.1997 - 05.1999
Benefits Consultant
Pen-Cal
02.1994 - 12.1996
Accounting Services (Temporary)
Robert Half International
06.1990 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Managerial Economics
University of California
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