MICHAEL CONWAY
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Self-motivated compensation professional with experience in analyzing and consulting on complex data to provide clients with solutions that improve business performance. Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and project management skills who can develop actionable steps that will optimize company results, including building total rewards strategies, presenting competitive market research and driving employee engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with human resource professionals and senior leadership teams to deliver on client objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Consultant
The Segal Group, Inc
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Applied knowledge of compensation design and implementation practices to deliver high quality and effective client solutions
- Managed various types of projects including incentive plan designs, job structure redesign, competitive assessments, pay equity studies, executive compensation, and more
- Compiled, analyzed, and interpreted data for projects and reports; utilized findings to formulate defensible recommendations for our clients
- Provided guidance to junior staff members to include delegating and reviewing work quality and outcomes, and mentoring/coaching for developmental purposes
- Managed project lifecycle including project scope, timeline, and budget.
Senior Compensation Analyst
Constellation Brands, Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported the global compensation programs including reward cycle administration and configuration, job evaluation and market pricing, pay competitive analysis, survey participation, and program communications
- Analyzed salary survey data and develop recommendations to ensure competitive salary structures and variable compensation
- Ensured job functions, families, and titles are globally consistent, aligned with the marketplace, and support internal organizational structures
- Acted as the primary contact for HR teams in assigned functional areas
- Consulted with business leaders and HR business partners to implement and administer innovative compensation plans that meet business objectives and align with broader business strategies
- Lead the annual salary planning process, working with HR teams and business leaders to ensure that merit budgets are adhered to and employees are within market range
- Developed communications, tools, and resources to drive integrated and consistent company-wide compensation processes.
Associate Consultant
Astron Solutions
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided professional guidance and support to clients on compensation-related procedures, issues, and best practices
- Managed and strengthened relationships with the company’s annual retainer clients
- Prepared and presented summary reports of findings and recommendations to HR and Senior Leadership teams.
Sr. Compensation Analyst
Astron Solutions
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Performed advanced analytical tasks and designed sophisticated models for competitive compensation reviews, creation of pay structures, pay compression assessments, and implementation costing
- Ensured successful delivery of projects thorough effective project management & service delivery
- Modeled cost impact analyses for compensation program implementation alternatives.
Compensation Analyst
Astron Solutions
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Evaluated job descriptions and utilized market-based compensation surveys to research, analyze and conduct market analyses for each position to ensure competitive pay practices for our clients
- Developed salary structures based on analyses results, labor market trends, internal equity and client compensation strategies
- Assessed jobs and their respective duties to determine FLSA classification and appropriate salary range.
Agent Assistant
Upstate Brokerage Service
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Collected required documentation for life insurance applications, monitored the underwriting process, and prepared policies for distribution
- Obtained NYS Life, Accident and Health insurance license.
Trading Intern
Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Supported the trading department in daily administrative tasks, auditing financial documents, and approving new accounts.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Finance
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05.2013
Skills
- Highly proficient in Word and PowerPoint Advanced user of Excel Effective verbal, written, presentation, and project management skills
- Project management
- Client relationship management
- Data analysis
- Industry knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Global compensation experience
- Incentive plan creation
- Job evaluation expertise
- Compensation benchmarking
- FLSA compliance knowledge
- Data-driven decision making
- Merit increase planning
- Executive compensation experience
- Pay equity analysis
- Compensation strategy development
- Internal equity assessment
- Salary structure design
- Compensation Plan Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Job Description Development
- Highly Skilled in [Software]
- Analytical mindset
- HRIS system knowledge
- Compensation Analysis
Affiliations Certifications
Active Member of WorldatWork, SHRM, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) – 4/10 Courses Completed
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Associate Consultant
The Segal Group, Inc
09.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Compensation Analyst
Constellation Brands, Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2021
Associate Consultant
Astron Solutions
07.2019 - 10.2020
Sr. Compensation Analyst
Astron Solutions
07.2016 - 07.2019
Compensation Analyst
Astron Solutions
10.2013 - 07.2016
Agent Assistant
Upstate Brokerage Service
06.2013 - 10.2013
Trading Intern
Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc
05.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Finance
Niagara University
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