Hi, I’m
Jessi Cox
Compensation Analyst
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures. Motivated and positive Compensation Analyst with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills. Solid background analyzing and evaluating job duties and requirements using compensation and benefits laws and regulations. Strong organizational skills.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LCMH - Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Lake Charles, LA
Compensation Analyst
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Optimized compensation structures by conducting comprehensive market analyses and benchmarking studies.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction with competitive compensation packages, utilizing data-driven decision-making processes.
- Collaborated closely with HR team members on annual performance review processes, aligning compensation strategies with company objectives.
- Conducted audits of internal pay practices to identify areas for improvement and maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Evaluated job descriptions for proper classification under FLSA guidelines, reducing potential liability risks associated with misclassification errors.
- Participated in industry-specific compensation surveys to gather valuable benchmark data for informed decision-making processes.
- Developed and delivered training sessions on various aspects of compensation management, empowering HR staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively support employees and managers alike.
- Researched most current job trends and made recommendations to management regarding salary compensation.
- Prepared and updated job description records for all employees across company.
- Recommended successful approaches to help resolve complaints with salaries and classifications.
Calcasieu Area Council - Boy Scouts Of AmericaLake Charles, LA
Accounting and Payroll Manager
09.2018 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Maintained $3 million budget for non profit organization to include: capital, operating, and fundraising accounts.
- Maintained approx. 100 pack and troop account budgets.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready using Peoplesoft and Oracle software.
- Documented petty cash transactions in general ledger to summarize payments sent and received.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing them to bank account statements each month.
- Assisted manager in formulating year-end financial reports to determine financial performance of companies.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into Peoplesoft and Oracle software.
- Reduced payroll errors using ADP payroll software to ensure accurate salary calculations and timely disbursements.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of account balances, enabling informed financial decisions.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through diligent expense tracking and identification of inefficiencies in spending patterns.
- Collaborated with external auditors/ CPA firms during annual reviews, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments to make up for compensation shortfall in previous pay period.
Calcasieu Parish School System
Paraprofessional Educator
08.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Hibbett Sporting GoodsLeesville, LA
District Leader/Store Manager of Operations
07.2002 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Exceeded sales of $2 million and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Increased profit margins effectively by 20% through controlling marketing and recruitment budgets.
- Reduced overhead costs by 10%.
- Assigned new hires salaries based on organizational standards, payroll budget, and sales goals.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by 25% through effective recruitment, training, and performance evaluation incentives and initiatives.
- Managed budget allocation for staffing, inventory, and other operational expenses to maximize profitability.
- Evaluated store performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes for increased profitability.
- Reconciled daily, monthly, and quarterly sales transactions to balance and log revenue and expenditures.
- Managed payroll budget by setting effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee wages, and service requirements.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage, and drive-off.
- Ensured accurate budget forecasting by maintaining up-to-date records of all current employee salaries, bonuses, benefits costs, and other relevant financial information.
- Analyzed total rewards offerings to identify gaps or inconsistencies, recommending improvements based on industry trends and benchmarks.
- Collaborated with HR and Finance departments for seamless integration of new hires into the payroll system.
- Developed comprehensive reports for management detailing payroll expenses, trends, and projections.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
- Assisted in budget planning by providing accurate forecasts of personnel costs for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Streamlined the annual merit increase process, resulting in more efficient distribution of funds across all departments.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state wage regulations, reducing potential legal issues related to pay practices.
- Evaluated performance metrics and established clear guidelines for bonus calculations, promoting fairness and transparency in incentive programs.
- Led initiatives to update compensation policies reflective of current best practices in the industry.
- Partnered with Finance teams to develop annual budgets that accurately reflected projected costs associated with planned compensation changes.
- Assessed and evaluated jobs to determine appropriate salary ranges.
- Managed monthly, quarterly and annual payouts for merit rewards, sales commissions and bonus programs.
- Created rewards and recognition programs for acknowledging employees' achievements.
Education
University of Louisiana At LafayetteLafayette, LA
MBA from Human Resources Management
01.2022 - 05.2023
McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA
Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology
01.2016 - 05.2017
Skills
- Compensation and Benefits
- ADP & Payroll Coordination
- Microsoft Office 365 Proficiency
- Training and Development
- Performance Review Management
- Tableau
- Python
- Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, Powerpoint)
- Oracle & Peoplesoft
- SAS & SPSS
- Payfactors & Benchmarking
- Salary Structures
- Compensation Plan Development
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Accounts Payable & Receivable/ General Ledger
- Accounting/ GAAP & FASB
References
Chris Crammer & Mary Phillips 337.842.6412/ District Sales Manager & Team Leader @ Hibbett Sporting Goods 205.942.4292
Shawn Chamblee & Aileen Broussard 337.215.1549/ Store Manager & Team Leader @ Calcasieu Area Council, BSA 337.436.3376
Kristen Boudreaux 337.499.7396/ Assistant Branch Manager @ Jeff Davis Bank 337.478.4986
Timeline
Compensation Analyst
LCMH - Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
MBA from Human Resources Management
01.2022 - 05.2023
Accounting and Payroll Manager
Calcasieu Area Council - Boy Scouts Of America
09.2018 - 02.2022
Paraprofessional Educator
Calcasieu Parish School System
08.2017 - 08.2018
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology
01.2016 - 05.2017
District Leader/Store Manager of Operations
Hibbett Sporting Goods
07.2002 - 09.2015
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