Megan E. McGrath
Lake Orion
Summary
Accomplished Compensation Director at WelbeHealth, I excel in aligning compensation strategies with business objectives while ensuring compliance and pay equity. A dynamic team leader, I drive project management initiatives and foster HR collaboration, enhancing employee engagement and delivering impactful compensation solutions that support recruitment and retention efforts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compensation Director
WelbeHealth
08.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded compensation strategy and program execution across organization.
- Directed job evaluations, market pricing, and salary administration processes.
- Collaborated with executives to align compensation frameworks with business objectives.
- Ensured compliance with compensation laws and maintained pay equity standards.
- Managed comprehensive compensation cycles supporting recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Led system-wide compensation integration efforts, focusing on change management.
- Advised leadership on competitive pay strategies and market trends analysis.
- Developed salary budgets while ensuring adherence to regulations and internal policies.
System Compensation Director
Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health)
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Led system-wide compensation integration initiatives, including change management and communications
- Directed design and administration of compensation programs aligning HR strategy with business goals
- Advised leadership on competitive pay strategies, incentive design, and market trends
- Developed and monitored salary budgets; ensured compliance with regulations and internal policies
- Collaborated with HR and payroll to streamline processes and ensure accurate implementation
- Managed departmental performance, development, and workflow
- Supported local HR teams with tailored solutions to meet unit-specific needs
Manager, Compensation
Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health)
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Led system-wide compensation integration initiatives, including change management and communications
- Directed design and administration of compensation programs aligning HR strategy with business goals
- Advised leadership on competitive pay strategies, incentive design, and market trends
- Developed and monitored salary budgets; ensured compliance with regulations and internal policies
Compensation Consultant, Team Lead
Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health)
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Led system-wide compensation integration initiatives, including change management and communications
- Directed design and administration of compensation programs aligning HR strategy with business goals
- Advised leadership on competitive pay strategies, incentive design, and market trends
- Developed and monitored salary budgets; ensured compliance with regulations and internal policies
Interim Manager of Total Rewards
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Oversaw Total Rewards operations including hiring, training, and compliance
- Managed compensation and benefits programs across the system
- Led pay policy standardization and productivity initiatives
- Served as compensation SME during system implementations
- Delivered annual incentive and premium pay program administration
- Conducted job evaluations, market pricing, and developed compensation structures
Lead Compensation Consultant
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Oversaw Total Rewards operations including hiring, training, and compliance
- Managed compensation and benefits programs across the system
- Led pay policy standardization and productivity initiatives
- Served as compensation SME during system implementations
- Delivered annual incentive and premium pay program administration
- Conducted job evaluations, market pricing, and developed compensation structures
Compensation Analyst
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Oversaw Total Rewards operations including hiring, training, and compliance
- Managed compensation and benefits programs across the system
- Led pay policy standardization and productivity initiatives
- Served as compensation SME during system implementations
- Delivered annual incentive and premium pay program administration
- Conducted job evaluations, market pricing, and developed compensation structures
Compensation Analyst
Fulton Financial
Lancaster
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed executive compensation and merit/incentive processes
- Partnered with HR and finance on sales comp strategy and execution
- Provided compensation counsel and improved process efficiency
Associate Compensation Analyst
Dart Container
Mason
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Supported global compensation design and administration
- Advised on pay strategies and automated merit and bonus processes
- Conducted job evaluations, salary planning, and survey participation
HR Generalist & Recruitment Specialist
Dart Container
Mason
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Supported global compensation design and administration
- Advised on pay strategies and automated merit and bonus processes
- Conducted job evaluations, salary planning, and survey participation
Education
Master of Health Care Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2011
Skills
- Dynamic team leader
- HR collaboration
- Compensation strategy and compliance
- Strategic business alignment
- Service excellence focused
- Project management and improvement
- Executive coaching
- Employee engagement
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) – In Progress (WorldatWork)
Professional Organizations
- Chair of the Annual Conference Education Committee for ASHHRA
Timeline
Compensation Director
WelbeHealth
08.2024 - Current
System Compensation Director
Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health)
01.2022 - 07.2024
Manager, Compensation
Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health)
07.2020 - 01.2022
Compensation Consultant, Team Lead
Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Health)
01.2019 - 06.2020
Interim Manager of Total Rewards
University of Maryland Medical System
06.2018 - 12.2018
Lead Compensation Consultant
University of Maryland Medical System
08.2015 - 05.2018
Compensation Analyst
University of Maryland Medical System
02.2015 - 07.2015
Compensation Analyst
Fulton Financial
07.2014 - 02.2015
Associate Compensation Analyst
Dart Container
07.2013 - 07.2014
HR Generalist & Recruitment Specialist
Dart Container
08.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Health Care Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
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