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Heather Waldron, MBA, MA, SHRM-SCP

Salem,Virginia

Summary

Strategic Compensation Professional with 10+ years of experience leading compensation strategy and program execution across diverse industries in both public and private sectors. Proven track record of advising senior leadership and HR partners to align compensation frameworks with organizational objectives, drive business performance, and strengthen talent attraction and retention. Adept at designing scalable, values-based total rewards strategies that balance internal equity, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance while enhancing employee engagement and supporting global growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead, Compensation

Dealer Tire Family of Companies
04.2022 - Current
  • Lead compensation strategy and administration for 6 companies with over 6,000 employees spanning across 5 different countries.
  • Support board and compensation committees in areas of governance, oversight and advised on compensation programs.
  • Create compensation reporting, tools, and dashboards to support internal practices & enhance visibility for leadership.
  • Manage annual compensation planning process, including merit, bonus, and equity programs, ensuring alignment with budget and business priorities.
  • Analyze pay equity and internal compression; provide recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
  • Deliver executive-level presentations on compensation trends, workforce analytics, and recommendations.
  • Champion technical transformation of compensation processes through a Workday & PayFactors, improving data integrity, real-time analytics, and global accessibility.

Human Resources Business Partner (Compensation)

Radford University
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, using data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement and support organizational growth.
  • Drive employee education and communication around total rewards programs to enhance understanding and engagement.
  • Helped HR teams interpret compensation policies for developing staff benefits and salaries.
  • Develope tools to help leadership and staff in calculating compensation levels.
  • Create and implement forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.

Learning Specialist

Roanoke County
11.2016 - 09.2021
  • Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
  • Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in learning and development for creation of targeted solutions.
  • Lead regular meetings to share and analyze performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.

Total Rewards Manager

Wabtec – Graham White
11.2014 - 04.2017
  • Oversee compensation and benefits programs for all organizations in North America
  • Ensures that all total rewards strategies are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives to attract, retain, and motivate top talent
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, etc.).
  • Manage vendor relationships for benefits, wellness, and recognition programs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality service.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive job evaluation system for equitable compensation.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, using data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement and support organizational growth.
  • Manage performance-based incentive and bonus plans.

Compensation Analyst

WakeMed Health & Hospitals
12.2013 - 11.2014
  • Prepared and updated job description records for all employees across company.
  • Organized positions by factors such as salary and status to develop effective categories and operational strategies.
  • Researched most current job trends and made recommendations to management regarding salary compensation.
  • Assisted with administration of bonuses, cash incentives for home offices and executive programs.
  • Researched and analyzed wage, salary and other industry trends.
  • Help create and optimize salary structures and bonus programs.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive job evaluation system for equitable compensation.

Human Resources Business Partner

Hospital Corporation of America
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Supported boards and compensation committees in areas of governance, oversight and advised on compensation programs.
  • Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Conducted wage and salary surveys to build competitive compensation plans.


Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Development

Liberty University
05.2018

Master's Business Administration - Management & Leadership

Liberty University
05.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Management

Radford University
12.2010

Skills

  • Compensation strategy development
  • Incentive program management
  • Data Analytics & Reporting
  • Workday Comp & Advanced Comp Modules
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Executive Communication
  • Project Management
  • Organizational development
  • Labor law compliance
  • Highly organized and self-driven
  • Project management
  • Organizational development

Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP)
  • World at Work (CCP in Progress)

Certification

  • Society Human Resources Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), obtained 2022
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), In Progress
  • Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist (CHRS), obtained 2015
  • Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), obtained 2012

Timeline

Team Lead, Compensation

Dealer Tire Family of Companies
04.2022 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner (Compensation)

Radford University
09.2021 - 04.2022

Learning Specialist

Roanoke County
11.2016 - 09.2021

Total Rewards Manager

Wabtec – Graham White
11.2014 - 04.2017

Compensation Analyst

WakeMed Health & Hospitals
12.2013 - 11.2014

Human Resources Business Partner

Hospital Corporation of America
09.2012 - 12.2013

Master of Arts - Organizational Development

Liberty University

Master's Business Administration - Management & Leadership

Liberty University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Management

Radford University

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