David L. Larson, PHR

***** ********* *** (San Diego, CA 92131

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v Target

To join a progressive human resources team in a key contributor role that

allows me to exercise my professional abilities

and leadership skills, while exploring innovative solutions to

compensation problems.

v Qualifications

( Dedicated, critical thinker and innovative problem (

Continually seeks to streamline processes in solver;

acknowledged for capacity to deliver results order to

increase efficiencies and improve

under pressure resource

utilization

( Proven success aligning compensation/H.R. initiatives (

Superior multi-tasking, project management

with organization-wide goals and

communication skills

v Professional Experience

10/2007-10/2009 Sr. Compensation Advisor- The Scripps Research Institute,

La Jolla, CA

. Developed and implemented effective pay strategies for 200

faculty, 700 post-doctoral fellows and 1,800 technical &

administrative support staff

. Ensured the preparation of legally compliant position

descriptions; market priced jobs and comparatively analyzed

the results; determined appropriate leveling and FLSA status

. Evaluated and recommended individual pay actions; approved

pay policy exceptions

. Led the participation in multiple compensation surveys;

analyzed and interpreted data results

. Spearheaded the founding of a local, scientific compensation

organization (TPCG)

. Projected and recommended merit increase budget; guided

salary budget planning processes

. Developed, updated and implemented competitive pay structures

. Led strategic projects and coordinated tasks with other

members of the human resources team; provided work direction

to one exempt and one non-exempt employee

. Regularly interfaced with International Department on

compensation issues involving foreign nationals

. Extracted data from the HRIS; ensured data accuracy by

regularly conducting system audits; proposed and ensured

implementation of improvements to the Institute's HRIS

. Remained cognizant of and ensured compliance with federal and

multi-state (CA/FL) wage and hour laws

. Developed consistent practices and processes for capturing,

assessing and communicating data

. Consulted and liaised with management and other human

resources staff on compensation issues

05/2000-10/2007 Sr. Compensation Consultant- The Copley Press, Inc., La

Jolla, CA

. Designed, developed and implemented competitive base and

variable pay strategies and programs

. Managed cash compensation programs for 10 newspaper companies

in three states (CA/IL/OH)

. Ensured the preparation of legally compliant position

descriptions; market priced jobs at all levels effectively

communicated results to key stakeholders

. Evaluated and recommended individual pay actions; approved

pay policy exceptions

. Selected and participated in multiple compensation surveys;

analyzed and interpreted data results; frequently interfaced

with external survey consultants

. Supported due diligence process and performed compensation

analyses for acquisitions and divestitures

. Projected merit increase budgets; managed compensation

planning and budgeting processes

. Developed and updated competitive pay structures; led the

corporate-wide communication of program changes; developed

compensation portion of the annual total compensation

statement

. Ensured the accuracy of compensation data in the Lawson HRIS;

participated in the installation of human resources portal;

key participant in HRIS workflow mapping and supervisorial

code implementation

. Researched and ensured compliance with federal and multi-

state state (CA/IL/OH)wage and hour laws; primary interface

with outside legal counsel; communicate changes to management

in a timely manner

. Counseled and educated executive and field HR managers on

compensation programs and policies

David L. Larson, PHR

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02/1999-05/2000 Sr. Compensation Specialist- Anacomp, Inc., San Diego, CA

. Developed and implemented effective base and variable pay

strategies

. Designed and rolled out new cash compensation program and

conducted management training

. Prepared concise position descriptions; determined correct

job level and FLSA status; market priced jobs and

communicated recommendations to appropriate management

. Evaluated and recommended individual pay actions; approved

pay policy exceptions

. Selected and participated in multiple compensation surveys;

analyzed and interpreted data results

. Projected and recommended merit increase budgets; guided

compensation budget planning processes

. Developed and updated competitive pay structures

. Researched, authored, developed and effectively communicated

compensation policies

. Liaised with sales management to ensure variable pay plan

consistency making adjustments as necessary; administered

multiple (10) bonus plans for middle and executive management

. Designed, developed and implemented use of new compensation

administration desk reference

. Ensured compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws;

communicated changes to appropriate management in a timely

manner

. Supervised one non-exempt compensation assistant

. Advised and counseled management and staff employees on

compensation issues and policies

06/1997-01/1999 Compensation Analyst- Washington Inventory Service, San

Diego, CA

& 08/1994-03/1995

. Developed, implemented and administered base pay programs for

field hourly staff; assisted with the administration of

salaries for exempt staff and management

. Prepared position descriptions and evaluated same using the

Hay job content evaluation system

. Conducted and interpreted compensation and benefit surveys;

reconciled internal job content evaluations with survey data

and formally communicated findings to managers

. Evaluated and recommended individual pay actions; approved

pay policy exceptions

. Researched, developed and implemented compensation policies

and practices

. Administered bonus plans for field and general office

management staff

. Designed and developed compensation administration reference

manual

. Ensured compliance with federal and multi-state wage and hour

laws

. Counseled and advised employees at all levels

06/1995-12/1996 Human Resources Generalist- San Diego Hospice, San Diego,

CA

. Sourced, recruited, interviewed and placed clinical and non-

clinical staff at all levels

. Researched, authored, and developed human resources programs

and policies

. Investigated and resolved employee complaints and disputes

. Conducted and interpreted compensation and benefit surveys

. Chaired performance evaluation task force and installed JCAHO

compliant pay plan

. Projected pay increase budgets; administered performance

evaluation plan

. Reviewed and approved individual pay actions including policy

exceptions

. Conducted management training

. Regularly advised and counseled senior management

. Provided work direction to exempt and non-exempt employees

v Of Note

. Re-aligned cash compensation model for multi-state business units

yielding significantly increased application consistency and validity

. Converted large, strategic staff to a different administrative and

reward system, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved

service levels; received top management commendation

. Restructured compensation function, significantly increased pay plan

credibility and reduced turnover from 58% to 17% in first year

. Designed and installed first cost reduction-based, short-term

incentive plan yielding a 15% operating budget cost savings

. Recipient of numerous written commendations for excellent performance;

commended by every employer, including top management on several

occasions

David L. Larson, PHR

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v Education

. B.A., University of Minnesota

. Industrial relations courses, University of Minnesota

. WorldAtWork certification courses

. PHR

v Software

. MS Excel, Lotus 1-2-3

. MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Project

. OrgPlus

. Lawson Insight II, Lawson Portal,

. SunGard Bi-Tech

. PeopleAdmin

v Affiliations

. Member, WorldAtWork

. Member, Twin Cities Compensation Network

. Member, Compensation & Benefits Association of San Diego

. Member, Society for Human Resources Management

. Member, San Diego Society of Human Resources Management

Excellent professional & personal references furnished upon request

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