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Jordan McElroy

Columbia,SC

Summary

Strategic Senior Compensation Analyst known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in market pricing, salary structure development, and compensation analysis software. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking to deliver impactful compensation solutions that align with organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Compensation Analyst

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
Columbia, SC
02.2025 - Current
  • Spearhead enterprise-wide job architecture initiatives, establishing clear career pathways and leveling frameworks to enhance organizational clarity and talent mobility.
  • Conduct comprehensive job evaluations and market pricing analyses, ensuring internal equity, and external competitiveness across all roles.
  • Design and administer short- and long-term incentive plans, aligning employee performance with strategic business objectives, and driving a high-performance culture.
  • Lead compensation training sessions for HR partners and business leaders, enhancing organizational understanding of pay philosophy, structures, and compliance.
  • Manage participation in industry-leading salary surveys, leveraging market intelligence to inform compensation strategy, and maintain competitive positioning.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Talent Acquisition, and senior leadership to deliver data-driven compensation guidance on offers, promotions, and organizational changes.

Sr. Compensation Business Partner

Pax8
Greenwood Village, CO
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Led global compensation benchmarking across AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions, ensuring alignment with local market practices, and maintaining competitive pay positioning worldwide.
  • Directed the annual merit cycle process, including budget planning, system configuration, and leadership communication, driving equitable, and performance-based pay outcomes.
  • Oversaw the administration of equity programs, including grants, vesting schedules, and employee education, supporting long-term retention and alignment with company growth.
  • Partnered with HR and business leaders to deliver strategic compensation guidance on global job offers, promotions, and organizational changes.

Finance Operations Manager

City And County Of Broomfield
Broomfield, CO
12.2018 - 01.2022
  • Directed cross-functional operations across Accounting, Budget, Purchasing, and Revenue departments, ensuring financial integrity and operational alignment with municipal goals.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows, and implementing efficiencies that enhanced service delivery and reduced administrative overhead.
  • Led a high-performing team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management to support professional growth and departmental success.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and monitor annual budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with community priorities.
  • Implemented data-driven solutions to improve financial reporting and forecasting, enabling more informed decision-making across city departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Skills

  • Job architecture
  • Market pricing
  • Compensation analysis
  • Incentive plan design
  • Salary survey participation
  • Data-driven decision making

Timeline

Sr. Compensation Analyst

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
02.2025 - Current

Sr. Compensation Business Partner

Pax8
01.2022 - 01.2025

Finance Operations Manager

City And County Of Broomfield
12.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Winthrop University