Highly motivated and analytical professional with ten-plus years of progressive compensation experience and six years of managing a team. Thorough knowledge of salary/job analysis, total cash compensation, incentive programs. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meeting changing deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compensation Manager
Wellspan Health
05.2022 - Current
Served as a key resource during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of acquired entities into existing compensation structures.
Successfully managed a team of compensation analysts, providing coaching and development opportunities to build their expertise in the field.
Collaborated with HR business partners to assess job descriptions and ensure accurate benchmarking of roles within the organization.
Compensation Manager
UGI Corporation
01.2022 - 05.2022
Provided subject matter expertise to business aligned HRBPs and operations teams.
Assisted in unique business challenges including talent retention, internal equity, market competitiveness and pay decisions.
Oversaw monthly management incentive plan results, reporting and accruals.
Provided support to HR Leadership on harmonization of HR procedures, processes and policies across all business units.
Compensation Manager
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
06.2018 - 12.2021
Led compensation team of 2 professionals supporting approximately 9,000 employees
Formulated and managed compensation strategies and programs which drove attainment of business plan objectives and response to competitive labor market conditions
Oversaw market research/analysis to determine or support changes in current pay plans/programs to remain competitive in market and to ensure internal consistency
Managed participation in compensation studies requiring job matching analysis, job evaluation, or similar techniques
Provided consultation, training and reference materials for compensation and other related topics to management and human resources employees
Managed and coordinated performance management process for organization which included annual performance reviews followed by pay for performance merit process
Designed, implemented, communicated, and evaluated short-term and long-term incentive compensation plans to motivate and reward employees for achievement of performance objectives
Ensured legal compliance to relevant laws and regulations, including FLSA and other wage and hour regulations.
HCM Analyst
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
02.2017 - 06.2018
Key member of HR Operations team responsible for optimizing Workday HCM platform (Compensation and Talent modules) after go-live
Configured annual merit process from scratch for first merit cycle
Created automated annual incentive processes
Set-up annual goal setting process and revised introductory and annual review processes
Acted as project manager for configuration requests
Worked with Human Resources and organizational leaders to identify project parameters and output requirements
Designed Workday reports focused on utility, visual presentation, and ease of interpretation for end user including organizational leadership and employees
Provided Workday support such as researching and resolving HR Technology problems and recommending alternative solutions or methods to meet business needs
Executed audit reports proactively to help key users maintain data integrity, ensuring maximum system performance
Assisted in review, testing and implementation of Workday system upgrades and workflows to ensure system features were being fully utilized.
Compensation Analyst
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
08.2013 - 02.2017
Provided advice, consultation, analysis, and support to Human Resources and management regarding administration of compensation philosophy and strategy
Participated in recognized salary surveys by analyzing comparable positions and reporting data
Performed job evaluation process utilizing market-based pricing, FLSA status and/or job slotting and recommend appropriate salary grade assignment for new or revised positions
Coordinated and facilitated annual Equity Management review process of 7,500 employees
Led committee to develop standardized job description template
Maintained job description library (approximately 1,500 unique jobs) housed in Word documents
Assisted with development, cost-benefit analysis, and effectiveness analysis of incentive plans (short-term and long-term) and retention plans
Administered yearly performance review and compensation planning processes for organization
Tracked and reported turnover and headcount metrics by department on a quarterly basis using PowerPivot
Served as Interim Director of Compensation for 3-month period.
Human Resource Consultant
Lancaster General Health
12.2010 - 08.2013
Provided Human Resource support to employees and leaders within Cardiology and Pulmonary service lines (600+ employees)
Partnered with managers to resolve employee relations issues including conflict resolution, performance improvement issues and terminations
Monitored employee retention and turnover within business unit and helped develop action plans with leadership
Established and maintained communication programs supporting needs of organization
Coached leaders on leading and managing their departments with focus on driving change and utilization of change management tools
Worked collaboratively with management to project and develop appropriate staffing plans for their departments
Assisted managers in planning and administering staffing ratios and FTE mix
Partnered with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Compensation, Benefits and HRIS as needed to collaborate on best practices to meet needs of business and employees.
Human Resource Generalist
Lancaster General Health
11.2006 - 12.2010
Supported six Recruitment Specialists with processing new hires from point of offer to orientation
Conducted condensed orientations with employees, temporary and contracted staff
Audited I-9 forms, background and education checks on monthly basis to verify compliance
Key member on HR DOH/JACHO committees to ensure compliance and preparedness
Provided backup support for Position Manager applicant tracking system
Developed and implemented process for ACT 73 Clearances
Assisted with planning redeployment of 120+ employees
Analyzed RFPs to select new background screening company for reference process.
Education
MBA -
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA
08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Policy and Administration
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
05.2006
Skills
Incentive Programs
Job Evaluation
Compensation design
Salary Benchmarking
Total Rewards Strategy
Market Pricing Analysis
Performance Management
Workday and Oracle expertise
Certification
Workday Pro- Compensation
HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Volunteer Experience
Meals on Wheels of Lancaster, Board of Directors, Lancaster, PA, 2014, 2020
Timeline
Compensation Manager
Wellspan Health
05.2022 - Current
Compensation Manager
UGI Corporation
01.2022 - 05.2022
Compensation Manager
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
06.2018 - 12.2021
HCM Analyst
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
02.2017 - 06.2018
Compensation Analyst
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
08.2013 - 02.2017
Human Resource Consultant
Lancaster General Health
12.2010 - 08.2013
Human Resource Generalist
Lancaster General Health
11.2006 - 12.2010
MBA -
Lebanon Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Health Policy and Administration