Keysha Buchanan
Griffin,GA
Summary
Accomplished Compensation Professional with a proven track record of success with enhancing compensation strategies and compliance across North America. Proficient in salary structure development and market pricing, combined with strong communication skills. Keen ability to drive strategic decisions and foster collaboration while achieving significant improvements in compensation processes efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
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1
Certification
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Language
Work History
Compensation Analyst
Clean Harbors
07.2022 - Current
- Manage and conduct internal analysis of compensation programs to include wage and pay administration, job evaluation, job leveling, area cost differentials, salary structure development and market trend research for over 22,000 employees across the United States and Canada via reports and established metrics.
- Serve as project lead for major compensation initiatives (i.e. market pricing, standardizing pay practices, acquisition integration, job family correction, position consolidation and properly benchmarking roles, job description validation, etc.)
- Advise and counsel internal staff regarding compensation project initiatives. Offers analytical support and communicates changes regarding compensation practices, policies, and programs.
- Conduct external market and internal equity analysis to provide HR Directors/Business Partners, Hiring Managers, Talent Acquisition, and executive leadership with total compensation recommendations (New Hire Offers, Promotions, Job Changes, Market/Equity Adjustments)
- Participate and submit compensation data for salary surveys for Mercer, Towers Watson, and Radford for the company’s identified pay markets.
- Provide consultative support and training to line of business Compensation Analysts regarding compensation best practices for job descriptions, market pricing, FLSA exemptions, job leveling, and Base Compensation standards as established for the business.
- Gather, analyze, and process compensation data for employee increases to be reviewed by company Co-CEO’s on a bi-weekly basis
Compensation Consultant
Georgia Institute Of Technology
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Analyzed internal equity to identify discrepancies and proposed solutions for fair pay practices across the organization.
- Evaluated job positions for proper classification, grade assignment, and alignment within organizational structure.
- Developed comprehensive reports for executive leadership, highlighting key findings from compensation analyses and providing recommendations for strategic decision-making purposes.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of base pay structures, incentive programs, and equity plans that reflect the organization's compensation philosophy by evaluating and market pricing jobs.
- Advised management on appropriate salary adjustments during promotions or transfers, considering both internal equity and market competitiveness factors.
- Conducted regular audits of compensation data, maintaining accurate records for compliance reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with HR partners to ensure successful communication of compensation programs, policies and procedures to staff, fostering a transparent culture surrounding pay practices.
Human Resources Coordinator
Georgia Institute Of Technology
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees; Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management, resolving conflicts swiftly when needed.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
Senior Administrative Professional
Georgia Institute Of Technology
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on strategic projects that required coordination of resources from multiple departments within the company.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by screening applicants'' resumes, conducting interviews, and making recommendations to hiring managers.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Served as the departmental HR Representative for all HR related activities which included: recruiting, hiring, onboarding, terminations, payroll processing for non-exempt employees, and reviewing annual performance reviews.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion while managing sensitive information on behalf of executives and clients.
- Updated and maintained internal databases with employee information changes including promotions, transfers, or terminations ensuring accuracy throughout the organization''s systems.
- Improved employee morale by planning team-building activities and fostering a positive work environment.
Information Analyst
Emory University Hospital
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Used database to research, gather, analyze and present financial data.
- Audited all payment requests and expense reports in company databases while monitoring the associated budgets for each request.
- Assisted with salary change request and creation of purchase orders.
- Processed all vendor invoices and employee reimbursement requests while working in conjunction with Accounts Payable to ensure payment in a timely manner.
- Maintained historical records by documenting system changes and revisions.
- Provided employees with specific access to certain systems as the Access Coordinator and provided training as necessary.
- Assisted employees with maintaining accurate work and PTO hours using Kronos and managed Staff Leave Calendar to ensure all clinics were properly staffed.
Budget Analyst
University Of West Georgia
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Administered all budget processes for assigned areas of the university's operations by preparing budget development worksheets, reviewing for accuracy, approving for budget input.
- Facilitated cross-department communication to ensure consistent understanding of budgetary goals and constraints.
- Conducted variance analyses to identify potential areas for improvement in existing budgeting practices.
- Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
- Managed and maintained the position management system for assigned areas while processing budget amendments and assisting departments with budget reconciliations and other business processes.
- Developed Excel databases, templates, and graphs for reporting of financial expenditures of assigned departments.
Office Manager
City Skies Aircraft Sales & Leasing
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Orchestrated and implemented office policies by restructuring established standards and procedures, measuring results against developed metrics, and making required adjustments.
- Diversified office services by organizing office operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing, and approving supply requisitions, directing and observing work tasks of employees.
- Managed the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Achieved financial objectives by assembling contracts, preparing budgets; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Business & Planning Analyst
Boeing Company
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Analyzed financial statements and associated risks/opportunities to provide visibility of financial performance to internal/external stakeholders.
- Reviewed, reported, reconciled, and corrected actual and allocated costs.
- Partnered with finance teams to develop accurate financial projections, ensuring timely budget preparation and monitoring throughout the fiscal year.
- Integrated all activities required to plan and support a contract, program, business unit or pool throughout its lifecycle.
- Developed and maintained cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines, prepared variance analyses and quantified cost and/or schedule risk for management action.
- Analyzed business opportunities by assimilating strategic plans and business cases using appropriate financial indices.
- Managed monthly Program Support Pool (PSP) of employees to ensure labor hour compliance while measuring monthly performance via company created metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, ALMaster of Arts - Learning, Leadership & Organizational Development
University of Georgia
Athens, GASkills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Strategic Thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Salary structure development
- Job evaluation techniques
- Market pricing proficiency
- Job Description Development
- Compensation analysis
Affiliations
- World at Work Member
Certification
Certified Compensation Analyst (CCP) (In-Progress)
Work Availability
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Quote
"Lives are meant to tell a story that will promote future generations to be better"
Peter Kanyi
Timeline
Compensation Analyst
Clean Harbors
07.2022 - Current
Compensation Consultant
Georgia Institute Of Technology
01.2021 - 07.2022
Human Resources Coordinator
Georgia Institute Of Technology
05.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Administrative Professional
Georgia Institute Of Technology
09.2015 - 05.2017
Information Analyst
Emory University Hospital
10.2014 - 09.2015
Budget Analyst
University Of West Georgia
10.2013 - 01.2014
Office Manager
City Skies Aircraft Sales & Leasing
04.2011 - 04.2012
Business & Planning Analyst
Boeing Company
01.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Tuskegee University
Master of Arts - Learning, Leadership & Organizational Development
University of Georgia
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