Karen Figueroa, MHRM, SHRM-CP
TIME Magazine
Vineland,NJ
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Strategic HR leader with a proven track record in transforming and optimizing Total Rewards programs to drive organizational growth and employee engagement. Expertise in compensation strategy, benefits administration, compliance management, and HR technology integration. Dedicated to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion while navigating high-volume, global environments. Trusted advisor to senior leadership, adept at aligning HR initiatives with corporate objectives.
Work History
Director, Total Rewards
4 Years 5 Months- Lead the transformation of Total Rewards programs, aligning compensation, benefits, and equity strategies with organizational goals and market competitiveness.
- Develop and implement annual and long-term incentive programs, enhancing employee retention by 15%.
- Manage compensation program budgeting, salary structure development, and incentive pay program design, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and communication of employee benefits programs, optimizing offerings for employee satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring competitive benefits offerings and legal compliance.
- Lead HR technology initiatives, including the management and development of HRIS/Ultipro modules, enhancing efficiency and data accuracy.
Director, HRIS/Benefits/Compensation
1 Year 1 Month- Developed and managed comprehensive employee benefits programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Designed, implemented, and administered health and welfare programs, wellness initiatives, and other employee benefits offering.
- Managed the human resources information system (HRIS), including designing, implementing, and maintaining the HCM solution, as well as ensuring data accuracy, security, and privacy for over 3,000+ employees.
- Actively participated in M&A-related due diligence and integration processes from a human capital standpoint.
- Established processes for managing salary range structures as well as grading jobs against market data by contributing to salary surveys and using associated data.
- Managed compensation program budgeting, salary structure development, salary increases, and incentive pay program design and administration.
Corporate HRIS/Benefits Manager
6 Years 10 Months- Served as lead on HRIS implementation, configuration, integration, and reporting needs of over 1,000+ employees.
- Partnered with senior management and HR executives to identify HR data and HR system requirements to ensure the solutions being provided align with the project plan and overall business initiatives
- Design and manage reporting metrics and benchmarking regarding current retirement plan performance
- Manage HR systems security, including, but not limited to, planning, implementing, and maintaining security guidelines
- Manage vendor interfaces, including interface processing, accuracy, monitoring, error identification, and resolution
- Responsible for developing, implementing, administering, and maintaining benefits programs, policies, and procedures.
- Evaluates existing benefits programs against peer organizations to determine competitiveness, trends, and developments.
HR Generalist/Payroll
3 Years 7 Months- Assisted with the daily functions of the Human Resources department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices of over 800+ employees.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for all new hires.
- Maintained a high level of data integrity within and across systems
- Led payroll production for three plant locations
- Performed routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Skills
Compensation Strategy Development and Management
Benefits Program Design and Administration
Compliance Management (ERISA
ACA
HIPAA)
HRIS Implementation and Management (Ultipro)
Vendor Relationship Management
Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies
Data Analysis and Benchmarking
Equity
Diversity
and Inclusion Initiatives
Bi-lingual in Spanish
Certification
Society Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Affiliations
- Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Member, Human Resource Association for South Jersey (HRASNJ)
- Member, Tri-State HRMA
Awards
Delaware Valley Human Resources Person of the Year (Nomination in 2019)
Full Details Available Upon Request - Additional Positions:
Inspira Health Network - Guest Services/Patient Relation Representative
Vineland, NJ • 06/2008 - 06/2014
Ocean First Bank (Formerly Sun National Bank) - Customer Service Representative
Vineland, NJ • 01/2006 - 01/2008
Top Quality Baking (Formerly Omni Baking Company) - HR Representative
Vineland, NJ • 06/2005 - 05/2006
Timeline
Director, Total Rewards
TIME Magazine
05.2022 - CurrentRead More
Director, HRIS/Benefits/Compensation
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
04.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Corporate HRIS/Benefits Manager
Comar, LLC
06.2014 - 04.2021Read More
HR Generalist/Payroll
FS Fresh Foods
11.2010 - 06.2014Read More
Wilmington University
Master of Science from Human Resources Management
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Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
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