Compensation Analyst
Trabuco Canyon, California *2679
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Qualifications Profile
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and accomplished professional; offering comprehensive experience in compensation and benefits analysis, project management, market pay
analysis, job evaluation and documentation, vendor management, and insurance for employee benefits. Skilled in the administration of outsourcing leaves of absence, as well as
operating systems for incentive compensation management. Effective at collaborating with cross-functional teams while adhering to company goals as well as federal and state
regulations to ensure the completion of all tasks.
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access), PeopleSoft, SAP and UltiPro
Areas of Expertise
Human Resources ~ Staff Management ~ Procedural Documentation ~ Job Evaluation ~ Incentive Programs
Strategic Planning and Implementation ~ Benefits Administration ~ Performance Management ~ Vendor Management
Professional Experience
Carrington Mortgage Holdings, LLC ~ Aliso Viejo, CA
Compensation Analyst 2013–2015
Accurately computed the amount of commissions for over 300 sales and operations associates with 18 million annual commission payments.
Took full charge of administering the company’s compensation programs for 2,500 U.S. employees.
Meticulously assessed salary data for the identification of appropriate and competitive pay practices.
Managed the evaluation of jobs to determine appropriate job description, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status, and salary grade and range.
Proactively kept track of competitive pay practices through compensation and incentive surveys.
Supervised managers in providing fair compensation to associates; and supported the development of sound actions and process to address the issue.
Systematically encoded job codes into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Expertly handled the accurate and on-time delivery of all annual and ongoing programs and processes.
Effectively functioned as team lead by assigning and supervising the performance of the Compensation Team in ensuring work quality, accuracy, and deadlines were met while
providing mentorship and career growth.
Maintained active involvement with the career development of the Compensation Team.
Played an integral role in conducting job analysis and drafted over 150 accurate job descriptions for 16 different lines of business
Initiated the process improvement of offer letters, trained and provided effective mentorship to the Recruiting Team to ensure a positive experience for hiring managers and
candidates.
Developed the design, forecasting, update and calculation of over two-hundred incentive compensation plans for various lines of business.
Served as a project led in directing company’s performance review process and merit cycle.
Key Highlights:
Made significant contributions with the successful transition of commission measurements from The Finance Department to the Compensation Department.
Functioned as project lead for the development of incentive compensation management system.
Served as driving force behind the identification and transcription of compensation trends for better business understanding and guidance regarding advancement opportunities.
Drove key efforts in working with business leaders to formulate compensation programs while adhering to compensation philosophy and supporting the business and its strategic
objectives.
Effectively functioned as business partner on the implementation of compensation programs in accordance with business objectives; and provided rewards to employees who
exemplified superior performance.
Newport Corporation ~ Irvine, CA
Staff Benefits Analyst 2008–2013
Demonstrated management expertise in handling employee benefit programs, eligibility and reports, open enrollment, and communications while ensuring regulatory compliance for
2,500 Canada, US, and expatriate staff.
Thoroughly scrutinized the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to the company; provided medical plans; offered strategic approach to comply with all aspects involving ACA.
Systematically processed COBRA, leave of absence, worker's compensation, and disability claims.
Observed strict compliance with ACA, COBRA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Economic Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA), Employee
Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and PDL.
Displayed project management aptitudes in administering staff stock purchase plan, self-insured short term disability fully-insured multi-state group health and welfare plans,
and ancillary benefit plans in compliance with ACA and ERISA health benefits laws.
Monitored, queried, and checked SAP eligibility and plan design configuration.
Prepared and published Total Reward Statements utilizing extensive compensation and benefits data.
Exemplified skills in handling the benefits open enrollment for health, life, FSA, ESPP, and deferred compensation plans.
Key Highlights:
Employed expertise in maximizing the efficiency of the Benefits Department through strategic partnerships with IT in producing and testing new eligibility interface files, as
well as implementing online open enrollment.
Succeeded with the integration of an innovative employee benefit communications.
Spearheaded non-discrimination testing as well as 401k external audit and Form 5500 filing.
Contributed insights to staff regarding the company's employee benefit plans through traveling to diverse locations.
Citi Residential Lending, Inc. (formerly part of Ameriquest) ~ Orange, CA
Senior Benefits Analyst 2004–2007
Provided keen oversight to PeopleSoft through the use of customized benefits administration processing for 20,000 U.S. employees.
Carried out the provision of PeopleSoft and benefits eligibility file production support; headed the annual open enrollment process.
Devised and instituted communication materials for employee benefit plans and distribution of health and welfare plan documents as well as summary annual reviews.
Led the professional development of HR team members with focus on section 125 and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Key Highlights:
Seamlessly handled FSA and 401K plan non-discrimination testing and 401K external audit.
Played a vital part in implementing and recording eligibility interface files.
Earlier Career
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. ~ Santa Ana, CA
Benefits Analyst
Allergan, Inc. ~ Irvine, CA
Senior Benefits Coordinator
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Economics ~ University of Massachusetts ~ Amherst, MA
Certified Compensation Professional, In Progress: (Apr 2016) ~ WorldatWork
Human Resources Certificate ~ University of California–Irvine ~ Irvine, CA
Certified Benefits Professional ~ WorldatWork