Jenni Peters, MBA, CCP
West Linn
Summary
Results-driven Compensation Manager with extensive experience at organizations ranging from 1,500 employees to 20,000 employees; adept at designing incentive programs and ensuring labor law compliance. Diplomatic, articulate and decisive with capability to build and develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proven track record in strategic planning and relationship building, having saved over $1M through innovative compensation initiatives. Committed to enhancing employee engagement through effective communication and transparency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compensation Manager
CareOregon
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Directed organization's compensation function and plan to align with mission, vision, and strategic objectives while ensuring market competitiveness, equity, and compliance.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and initiated process enhancements, leveraging metrics, quantitative data, and subjective insights to guide decision-making.
- Analyzed external trends and legislation to maintain competitive and appealing compensation practices, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation; advised leadership on interpretation and application within organization.
- Contributed input to Human Resources strategic planning and budgeting; maintained budget adherence.
- Developed educational materials for managers to better understand the company's pay philosophy and how it applied to their teams' salaries and bonuses.
- Implemented an effective communication strategy on compensation updates throughout the organization, enhancing transparency and employee engagement.
- Led team through HRIS transition to Workday.
- Directed team of 4 analysts and 2 assistants with accountability for hiring, dismissals, guidance, and work assessment.
Senior Compensation Manager
Raymond James
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Created, executed, and coordinated compensation initiatives for businesses and corporate groups, featuring complex modeling presentations for corporate discussions.
- Analyzed STI plan for inefficiencies, facilitating pay mix transition, ultimately saving over $1M in Y1 implementation
- Advised on high-level executive recruitment packages, incorporating blend of base and variable pay incentives.
- Consulted with Senior Executives, HR BPs and business units on incentive design, retention plans, acquisitions, firm-wide programs/processes, and year-end compensation planning while keeping global compensation considerations in mind.
- Collaborated with Compensation team to facilitate smooth transition to Workday.
Compensation Supervisor
Oregon Health & Sciences University
10.2010 - 09.2022
- Led and supervised a team of 7 senior analysts and associates, offering mentorship and cultivating professional growth
- Advised Executive, Finance, and HR leadership, delivering insights and strategies on effective pay practices for over 20,000 employees within a complex, multi-silo environment.
- Developed and instituted strategies to improve candidate diversity in recruitment processes.
- Proposed enhancements for Executive recruitment packages, incorporating blend of base and variable pay incentives.
- Formulated and implemented comprehensive incentive plans, managing development, execution, cost analysis, and administration of compensation programs.
- Led focal merit reviews annually.
- Designed merit budget strategies for Executive Leadership evaluation.
- Managed high-level equity leadership projects from initiation to completion, ensuring engagement of relevant stakeholders and adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Delivered oversight, analysis, and recommendations for employee acquisitions and growth opportunities pertaining to pay practices and job analysis utilizing market competitive benchmark data.
- Executed comprehensive pay equity reviews to verify compliance with the principles of Oregon Pay Equity Act.
- Negotiated and implemented compensation principles for 5 separates contractual bargaining agreements, including staff level and nursing.
- Joined OHSU as an HR Coordinator, swiftly advancing to Compensation Analyst role in 2011, then promoted to Senior Compensation Analyst in 2015, followed by Supervisor position in 2018.
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
ARGO Insurance Brokers
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Managed all administrative functions of office daily
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Senior Supervisor
Vons/Safeway
06.1998 - 09.2006
- Supervised up to 40 employees on any given shift.
- Responsible for assigning daily responsibilities, ensuring customer service priorities and performance management expectations were met.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- HRIS expertise
- Job evaluation
- Incentive programs
- Executive Compensation
- Employee relations
- Compensation design
- Labor law compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
Last employee engagement survey (2025) I received an overall rating from my direct reports of 9% higher than overall organization average, and 8% higher than HR department average.
Certification
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) - expected Spring 2025
Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)
Timeline
Compensation Manager
CareOregon
06.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Compensation Manager
Raymond James
10.2022 - 06.2023
Compensation Supervisor
Oregon Health & Sciences University
10.2010 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
ARGO Insurance Brokers
09.2007 - 10.2010
Senior Supervisor
Vons/Safeway
06.1998 - 09.2006
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
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