Viviana M. Collazo
West Melbourne,FL
Summary
Bilingual Compensation Analyst trained in salary analysis and structures. Offering more than 15 years of development of compensation plans, job analysis and job descriptions. Highly composed and considered a talented team player. Strong organizational skills with keen eye for detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Vi-Vida Wellness, LLC (Self-Employed)
05.2013 - Current
- Founded and established a coaching business to guide and help clients establish healthy habits and wellness routines aligned with their health and wellness goals.
- Create health & wellness plans for clients based on their individual goals, lifestyle & concerns.
- Organize and conduct seminars, workshops, programs and day retreats to provide tips and advice for lifestyle changes and healthy living.
- Create pamphlets, videos, and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health routines.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies & materials to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Organize and attend trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Compensation Consultant
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
06.2011 - 10.2018
- Served as an Independent Contractor to businesses
- Assisted personal clients in developing well-defined base compensation systems that are competitive and equitable internally.
- Conducted interviews, field observations, and industry research to gather information about each position and the organization.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive job evaluation system for equitable compensation.
- Researched and analyzed wage, salary and other industry trends to develop salary ranges aligned with the market.
- Created detailed job description library for organization and maintained relevance with regular updates.
- Guided managers and supervisors on methods for conducting accurate job evaluations and job descriptions.
- Developed detailed and custom reports, graphics, and recommendations. Presented results and recommendations to the client's Executive and Human resources' team.
- Translated a variety of Human Resources documents such as job descriptions, policies and manuals.
Human Resources Generalist
DynCorp International
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Served as an internal counselor for the Latin America markets and Melbourne sites in regards to Human Resources and Compensation matters.
- Conducted a wide range of Compensation related analysis to assist Management in making sound compensation decisions.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Developed new job descriptions and revised existing ones to create consistency across the organization.
- Managed the Performance Evaluation program company wide and conducted management training to align with best practices.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Recommended successful approaches to help resolve complaints with salaries and classifications.
- Delivered targeted advise on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies, and internal systems to help companies update antiquated or ineffective approaches.
- Updated personnel and individual records.
- Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
- Conducted investigations relating to employee relations matters and made recommendations while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Compensation Consultant
Harrington & Associates
04.2005 - 01.2009
- Assisted clients in creating well-defined Total Rewards programs to attract and retain talent, including base compensation, incentive systems, and executive plans.
- Traveled to job sites and conducted interviews, field observations, and industry research to gather information about each position and the organization. Organized and analyzed jobs using a point based system to create internal equity.
- Researched and analyzed wage, salary and other industry trends to develop salary ranges aligned with the market.
- Created detailed job description library for organization and maintained relevance with regular updates.
- Developed detailed reports, graphics, and recommendations. Presented results and recommendations to the client's Executive and Human resources' team.
- Developed a variety of Compensation related webinars, presentations, training programs and articles to provide education and best practices knowledge to existing clients.
Director of Compensation
CFI & Westgate Resorts
11.2004 - 04.2005
- Directed the Compensation Department and programs across Corporate and Field offices.
- Developed Compensation policies in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Collaborated with HR partners to interpret compensation policies and make sound compensation decisions.
- Recommended successful approaches to help resolve complaints with salaries and classifications.
- Developed effective compensation communication plans and training.
- Evaluated the competitiveness of the company’s compensation program. Evaluated data, identified trends and recommended changes in compensation structures.
- Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
- Administered performance-based incentive plans, encouraging employee excellence.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Compensation Specialist
CFI & WESTGATE RESORTS
09.2000 - 11.2004
- Designed and implemented a brand new compensation program across the organization and all locations.
- Assessed and evaluated jobs to determine appropriate salary grade.
- Conducted market analysis and researched most current job trends to develop competitive salary ranges and make salary recommendations.
- Developed a reliable system to evaluate new positions.
- Managed the preparation and revision of job descriptions & the annual salary increases process.
- Served as an internal consultant on compensation issues and actions.
- Conducted annual audits to ensure existing positions were properly classified. Maintained strong working knowledge of Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act and other regulations.
- Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
Education
Certified Holistic Health Coach - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL05.1998
Skills
- Compensation Research & Market Pricing
- Data analysis, Job Evaluation & Job Descriptions
- Performance Management & Evaluations
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Presentation skills & public speaking
- Develop programs, training and courses
- Critical Thinking, Decision making & Problem Solving
- Verbal & Written Communication skills
- Project & Time Management
- Employee & Management Counseling
- Coaching, Leadership & Support
- Computer skills: MS Office, Google, HRIS systems, Learning platforms
Certification
Certified Holistic Health Coach (2013-present)
Certified Compensation Professional (2006-2021)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Vi-Vida Wellness, LLC (Self-Employed)
05.2013 - Current
Compensation Consultant
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
06.2011 - 10.2018
Human Resources Generalist
DynCorp International
08.2010 - 06.2011
Compensation Consultant
Harrington & Associates
04.2005 - 01.2009
Director of Compensation
CFI & Westgate Resorts
11.2004 - 04.2005
Compensation Specialist
CFI & WESTGATE RESORTS
09.2000 - 11.2004
Certified Holistic Health Coach - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology
Certified Holistic Health Coach (2013-present)
Certified Compensation Professional (2006-2021)
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