MARIA MARTINEZ
REDW, LLC
Albuquerque,NM
18
years of professional experience
Compensation professional with background in developing and managing comprehensive compensation programs. Known for strategic thinking and ability to align compensation structures with organizational objectives. Valued for strong teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration of compensation initiatives within dynamic environments. Proficient in data analysis, salary benchmarking, and policy development.
Work History
Compensation Consultant
6 Years 11 Months- Strategic & Executive-Level Contributions
- Lead advanced compensation analytics integrating market data, internal equity insights, and performance trends to deliver data-driven recommendations for salary adjustments, incentive design, and organizational structure changes.
- Conduct comprehensive job evaluations for roles up to senior leadership, applying compensable-factor methodologies and external survey benchmarks to determine accurate salary bands and job architecture alignment.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to HR partners, executives, and client leadership teams on compensation policy, pay decisions, performance management, and regulatory compliance.
- Design and maintain salary structures, including range adjustments, job slotting, and competitive benchmarking to support annual merit and incentive cycles.
- Utilize advanced Excel modeling and data visualization tools to present complex compensation insights to senior stakeholders in clear, compelling formats.
- Evaluate compensation policies against federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations; advise leadership on compliance risks and policy alignment.
- Partner with leadership to assess organizational design proposals, providing compensation impact analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Mentor junior team members and HR staff on compensation methodologies, job evaluation techniques, and total rewards best practices.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and alignment with client business strategies.
- Consulting & Technical Responsibilities
- Conduct market pricing analysis using multiple survey sources to develop competitive salary ranges and compensation recommendations.
- Manage classification and compensation plans for diverse client organizations.
- Analyze and upload client data into REDW’s proprietary compensation software, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Develop recommendations for compensation software implementation and enhancements.
- Provide training to HR teams and employees on compensation processes, data analysis, and system functionality.
- Draft engagement letters, proposals, and executive-level presentations for client deliverables and business development.
- Write position descriptions and create salary ranges for recruitment and workforce planning.
- Benchmark and score jobs using CompEase, survey data, and market intelligence.
- Prepare and present summary reports of job analysis and compensation findings to client leadership.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
- Prepare HR compensation and operational procedures for client organizations.
- Participate in business development activities, including RFP responses and client presentations.
Financial Services Executive Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Maintained strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data while ensuring compliance with FLSA and municipal policies.
- Processed payroll transactions, maintained payroll systems, and ensured accurate and timely distribution of payments.
- Supported HR transactions including new hires, FMLA, terminations, promotions, and salary adjustments with a high degree of accuracy.
- Compiled and analyzed data for employment verifications, garnishments, compliance reporting, and statistical analysis.
- Prepared operating budgets, bank reconciliations, and financial tracking for PID and TIDD entities, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated annual audits and prepared required documentation for state regulatory agencies.
- Partnered with internal departments, consultants, and legal counsel to support financial and operational processes.
Facilities Operations Lead
7 Years 9 Months- Provided operational and administrative support across four business groups, including onboarding, records management, and workflow coordination.
- Managed purchase orders, accounts payable/receivable, expense reports, and SharePoint documentation.
- Oversaw environmental compliance tracking and health and safety training for 50 office locations.
- Maintained property control documentation for federal clients including AFCEE, USACE, and EPA, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Recruiter (Contract)
4 Months- Sourced and evaluated candidates across administrative, industrial, financial, and accounting roles.
- Conducted interviews, assessed qualifications, and filled job orders for national accounts.
- Ensured compliance with background and drug screening requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
- Completed 4 of 8 courses toward full certification
BBA - Human Resources Management
Skills
Advanced Excel Modeling
Data Visualization Tools
HRIS
SharePoint
CompEase
REDW Proprietary Compensation Software
Job Evaluation Systems
Market Survey Platforms
Payroll Systems
Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
Timeline
Compensation Consultant
REDW, LLC
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Financial Services Executive Assistant
City of Rio Rancho
06.2018 - 09.2019Read More
Facilities Operations Lead
CH2M
12.2008 - 09.2016Read More
Recruiter (Contract)
Volt Workforce Solutions
08.2008 - 12.2008Read More
Bachelor of Science
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University of New Mexico – Anderson School of Management
BBA from Human Resources Management
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CORE COMPETENCIES
- Compensation Strategy
- Job Evaluation
- Market Pricing
- Salary Structure Design
- Pay Equity Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- HRIS & Data Integrity
- Data Visualization
- Organizational Design Support
- Executive Communication
- Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- Training & Mentorship