Hi, I’m
Wendy A. Wisniewski
Monroeville,PA
Summary
Experienced with compensation analysis, benefit structures, and market benchmarking. Utilizes data-driven insights to design competitive compensation packages that support organizational goals. Strong understanding of industry compensation trends and regulatory compliance.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
FHLB-PGH
Total Rewards Specialist
02.2024 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Worked alongside senior manager and compensation consultant on formulating total rewards plans for leaders.
- Teamed up with senior manager to assess job roles and conduct benchmarking.
- Conducted analyses using job family structure and salary surveys.
- Leveraged data from McLagan and PayFactors surveys to define pay structures for newly introduced positions.
- Determined FLSA exemption status based on salary threshold and duties test.
- Managed semi-monthly payroll for 250+ staff, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Collected data and verified information for the Total Rewards Statements.
- Benefit invoice reconciliation for monthly dental, vision and medical invoices. Called in wire transfers for self funded plans. Entered invoices into JD Edwards for payment.
- Assisted employees with questions about benefits, paychecks, taxes, and WorkDay processes.
- Teamed up with insurance brokers to create competitive, cost effective benefit packages.
- Educated employees during open enrollment on benefit options and plan changes, including spousal surcharge and no longer offering waiver payment in 2025.
- Tested benefit enrollment process changes and reported back any issues.
- Tested WorkDay upgrades in preview tenant and logged results.
- Tested all special payments and retro taxes in Sandbox prior to entering into Production.
West Virginia University
Senior Compensation Specialist
07.2019 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Delivered mentorship and training regarding compensation systems to staff members.
- Led in the development and administration of pay policies, providing consultation and support to various units and colleges.
- Created MS Access queries to pinpoint employees below salary threshold.
- Collaborated with compensation team to standardize position categorization on Job Family Architecture project.
West Virginia University
Compensation Specialist
07.2019 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Evaluated and classified positions, providing salary recommendations to HR Business Partners.
- Completion and submission of CUPA salary surveys.
- Collaborated with the compensation team on university-wide salary programs. Tested complex Excel formulas before sending worksheets out to colleges and units.
- Participated in departmental reorganizations, conducting studies and interviews and making recommendations on position titles and salary ranges/pay grades.
- Determined FLSA exemption status based on salary threshold and duties test.
- Processed secondary assignments, reviewing and approving rates. Ensured compliance with FLSA for employees working in secondary assignments.
- Developed MS Access queries to track number, type, and cost of salary changes by fiscal year. Reported this data out quarterly through pivot tables and presented it to the Total Rewards team.
Uniontown Hospital
Compensation and HR IT Analyst
08.2016 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Developed and presented compensation recommendations based on market analysis.
- Provided recruiters with recommended salary offers for candidates based on resume review, salary range, and internal comparisons.
- Proposed adjustments to non-exempt step pay grades to be competitive in the marketplace.
- Processed yearly increases in Lawson including merit, market, and step adjustments.
- Developed new quartile salary ranges for exempt roles.
- Worked with recruiters on difficult to fill positions.
- Recommended changes to the non-exempt pay grades based on market analysis. Also reviewed the amounts between the steps to see if increasing amounts would help with retention of employees.
- Completion and submission of health industry salary surveys.
- Reviewed survey results and identified positions under market and positions to watch.
- Determined FLSA exemption status based on salary threshold and duties test.
- Worked with vendors on system issues and enhancements.
- Uploaded training presentations and quizzes into NetLearning. Assigned training to staff. Tracked completion by running reports and followed up with employees and managers.
Marcegaglia-USA
HR Manager
06.2014 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Managed employee relations, recruitment, payroll, safety, and benefits.
- Conducted investigations, answered union grievances, and attended arbitrations.
- Advised managers on employee relations matters. Prepared Performance Improvement Plans to address employee performance issues.
- Collaborated with insurance brokers to create competitive, cost effective benefit packages.
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)
Benefits and HR Specialist
05.2011 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Prepared pension computations for validation by actuaries.
- Performed thorough reconciliation on all benefit invoices.
- Processed life insurance claims.
- Handled distribution of Defined Benefit pension statements.
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)
HR Specialist
05.2011 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Administered pre-employment testing, new hire orientation, and benefits administration.
- Managed leave of absences and FMLA.
- Managed job postings and awards.
- Processed yearly union rate changes in JD Edwards.
Coordinated Group of Companies
Payroll Benefits Reporting Coordinator
05.2010 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Managed benefits deductions for clients ensuring accurate data submissions.
- Sent CSV files to clients after data was verified.
Joy Global
HR Specialist
09.2008 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Conducted audit and reconciliation of annual bonus and merit worksheets.
- Collaborated with IT business partners to resolve system issues and implement enhancements in SAP and Intranet Based Performance Manager systems.
- Ensured accuracy of salary computations by testing HAY values within SAP.
- Tested the performance manager system by going through the entire process logging in as an employee, manager, secondary performance leader, and HR until the reviews were complete.
- Generated weekly reports to monitor outstanding performance reviews.
- Guided Global HR Partners in mastering new SAP procedures for exporting employee data into Excel.
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)
HR Specialist
01.1999 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Facilitated pre-employment tests to streamline the hiring process.
- Oversaw administration of leave-related policies.
- Managed job postings and awards.
- Executed annual union rate updates in JD Edwards.
- Supported JD Edwards implementation for HR in collaboration with consultant in 1999.
Stevens
Administrative Assistant
12.1994 - 12.1998
Job overview
- Achieved reduced claims costs and lower experience modification rate through effective program management.
- Safety Committee and Zero Accident Committee secretary and member.
- Handled allocation of recognition for workplace safety.
- Created detailed reporting instructions for worker compensation at various job sites nationwide.
- Identified which accidents were recordable on the OSHA log.
Education
Point Park University
Bachelor's degree from Human Resources
12.2003
University Overview
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude in December 2003
- GPA: 3.9 GPA
Skills
- Compensation, benefits, employee relations, HRIS, taxes and payroll
Certification
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and SHRM-CP
Timeline
Total Rewards Specialist
FHLB-PGH
02.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Compensation Specialist
West Virginia University
07.2019 - 02.2024
Compensation Specialist
West Virginia University
07.2019 - 02.2024
Compensation and HR IT Analyst
Uniontown Hospital
08.2016 - 06.2019
HR Manager
Marcegaglia-USA
06.2014 - 07.2016
Benefits and HR Specialist
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)
05.2011 - 06.2014
HR Specialist
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)
05.2011 - 06.2014
Payroll Benefits Reporting Coordinator
Coordinated Group of Companies
05.2010 - 05.2011
HR Specialist
Joy Global
09.2008 - 04.2010
HR Specialist
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)
01.1999 - 08.2008
Administrative Assistant
Stevens
12.1994 - 12.1998
Point Park University
Bachelor's degree from Human Resources
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