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Jillian Balsamo

San Ramon,CA

Summary

HR Specialist with a strong focus on compensation strategy, including salary benchmarking, merit increases, and pay equity audits. Experienced in optimizing HRIS systems (SAP), streamlining compensation processes, and enhancing incentive programs. Skilled in using data-driven insights to ensure competitive, compliant, and equitable compensation practices that support employee retention and organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Specialist IV

Mott MacDonald Private
San Ramon, CA - Hybrid
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive salary benchmarking for new hires, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation offers based on industry standards, regional market data, and internal pay structures.
  • Delivered data-driven reports and insights on compensation programs, including salary trends, market competitiveness, and employee performance metrics, empowering leadership to make informed decisions on merit increases and promotions.
  • Worked closely with the Total Rewards Manager to improve and optimize compensation processes.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of streamlined workflows in compensation systems, reducing administrative burden, and improving data accuracy for merit increases and incentive payouts.
  • Routinely audited HR data to verify accuracy, identify discrepancies, and maintain data integrity across employee records and HR systems.
  • Coordinated annual open enrollment process, including preparation of materials, presentations, and employee support.

Total Rewards Specialist

Optimizely
New York, NY - Remote
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive compensation surveys and market analyses to ensure competitive pay scales, adjusting salary ranges based on industry standards, and geographic location.
  • Provided detailed compensation reports to senior leadership, offering insights into compensation trends, internal equity, and recommendations for pay adjustments.
  • Developed and managed the merit-based annual salary increase program, working closely with leadership to align compensation adjustments with individual performance, market trends, and company objectives.
  • Automated and managed the processing of merit increases, bonuses, and salary adjustments within SAP, improving data accuracy and reducing processing time by 30%.
  • Analyzed job descriptions to determine appropriate pay grades for new hires and existing employees.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to develop offer letters that accurately reflect current salary ranges for open positions.

Human Resources Coordinator

Precision
Pompton Plains, NJ
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed and maintained employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
  • Communicated effectively via email, phone, and face-to-face with plan participants to resolve issues pertaining to health benefits.
  • Coordinated with human resources to streamline hiring and onboarding processes.
  • Assisted in compliance audits, preparing necessary documentation and reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05-2020

Skills

  • Compensation analysis
  • HRIS management
  • Data reporting
  • Salary benchmarking
  • Performance management
  • Health and Wellness Initiatives

Certification

  • SHRM-CP
  • Compensation and Benefits Professional

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist IV

Mott MacDonald Private
05.2023 - Current

Total Rewards Specialist

Optimizely
05.2022 - 05.2023

Human Resources Coordinator

Precision
05.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Rowan University

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