Compensation Analyst Project Management
Resume:
TARLESHA MECHELLE GALES
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SUMMARY
21+ years of experience in Compensation Administration
12+ years Data Analysis and research experience
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Offers an extensive 21-year track record demonstrating strong analytical, research, writing, speaking, project management, and problem-solving skills in human resources.
SKILLS:
Compensation Experience: Performed as Compensation Specialist, Compensation Analyst, Compensation Advisor, Sr. Compensation Analyst, and Sr. Compensation Advisor. Job Analysis, market surveys (Radford/WTW/ Mercer), Audit interview visits, department restructures, data analysis, executive/equity compensation analyses, new hire orientation, job family/grading structures, FMLA analyses, qualitative research and analysis, performance review orientations, and project management lead.
Writing & Verbal Skills: Technical writing, copy editing, proofreading, oral presentations, new hire orientations, field visit interviews, and active participation in meetings/discussions.
Communication Skills: Communicates with various levels of employees within the organization; develops and presents complex information in written and report formats.
Computer Experience: Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, WordPerfect, QuattroPro, COMPMASTER and HAY System, Administrative Management Systems (AMS) (Wage & Salary Research), TrackSoftware, ORACLE, Application Xtender, Knowledge Point Performance Review System, ADP, Liquid Office, ICIMS, APECS, TALEO, PeopleSoft, Workday, SharePoint, KRONOS, IRIS, Alteryx, and JDExpert, ServiceNow.
Change Management: Drives necessary changes, challenges with conviction, and uses positive influence to achieve desired outcomes; knowledge and understanding of principles and ability to champion continuous improvement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sr. Classification and Compensation Analyst
University of Alaska – Remote
05/24-10/24
Served as subject-matter expert for compensation comprehensive job and salary analyses. Led and conducted extensive compensation-related research, reviews, projects, and professional presentations for job audit results, data analyses, and needs assessments.
Reviewed position evaluation requests, gathered additional information, and determined responses based on organizational guidelines.
Researched, evaluated, analyzed data and made recommendations based on findings.
Partnered with and advised leaders on making effective pay decisions.
Provided leadership and advice on compensation policies, pay decisions, wage and hour regulations, and creative solutions for specific compensation issues.
Consulted with assigned client groups to provide guidance and interpretation of compensation policies and programs and evaluated requests for changes and updates.
Project Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente (Compensation Department) - Remote
03/23-12/23
Coordinated and facilitated meetings with various directors across the United States discussing status and deliverables.
Supported and reported Alteryx program delivery.
Led, coordinated, and developed itinerary and data agendas relating to Alteryx product objectives.
Created product strategies and roadmaps for business capabilities on enterprise portal frameworks.
Determined how search, content management, security, profile management, social networking, and analytic capabilities worked together from a business perspective.
Ensured value recognition of Alteryx capabilities.
Worked collaboratively in cross-functional teams to assess Alteryx platform needs and incorporate findings into overall strategy.
Senior Compensation Analyst
Stanford Healthcare - Remote
05/22-12/22
Led and partnered with managers and human resources partners to design and administer compensation programs.
Conducted reviews of job levels, assessed and made determinations regarding requests for new job titles, and updated job descriptions in conjunction with HR and management.
Reviewed position evaluation requests, gathered additional information, and determined responses based on organizational guidelines.
Conducted market research, analyzed data and made recommendations based on findings.
Consulted with assigned client groups to provide guidance and interpretation of compensation policies and programs and evaluated requests for changes and updates.
Reviewed the labor market via MarketPay and benchmarks and identified changes in salary structure and pay rates to maintain a competitive position.
Maintained and audited compensation-related information such as job codes, salary plans, grades, and shift differentials in the HRIS system.
Assisted managers create career ladders and oversee salary promotions. Organized the implementation of updated compensation strategies.
Assisted managers create, benchmark, and modify job descriptions and ascribe licensure, necessary skillsets, and education requirements appropriately.
Researched and updated employee status (salary changes, FLSA status, grade and job classifications), made notes, and created reports in WorkDay. Managed job description library.
Compensation Analyst
FedEx Logistics - Remote
09/21-05/22
Managed the Request for Pricing (RFP) wage rate recommendation process and ensured that information was vetted, probed, and submitted on time.
Managed the Wage Analysis process for all existing facilities as needed.
Contributed to and helped maintain the data for the yearly merit planning and communicated/worked with managers across the organization to ensure timely delivery of pay increases.
Evaluated, analyzed, and reported compensation data in warehousing and general to ensure the company’s competitive position and ability to attract and retain talent.
Created job descriptions and market-priced jobs, comparing them to internal compensation levels, and provided recommendations.
Formulated a database for all survey data and internal wage data, and sourced various agencies to create a working model for RFP recommendations.
Managed data in compensation-related technology solutions (HR Systems). Conducted analyses and developed reports summarizing compensation planning recommendations, etc.
Developed reports and consistently worked with the team in the job evaluation process.
Documented incentives in a spreadsheet, ensured salary accuracy, and addressed department discrepancies.
Compensation Advisor
LabCorps/Covance - Remote
07/21-08/21
Provided job evaluation and market pricing support to global compensation partners.
Participated in the global or country-specific salary survey submissions.
Supported the year-end salary planning process, pay equity, and compliance.
Supported the global Covance Recognition programs.
Supported the creation and maintenance of compensation process documents
Analyzed and trained key stakeholders on trends and findings from data and survey reports.
Assisted with WorkDay testing processes to ensure the platform worked efficiently.
Compensation Analyst
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
05/19-03/21
Advised, trained, and supported Human Resources Consultants and the University in the application of compensation management principles, guidelines, procedures, and best practices. Advised/negotiated salary matters with managers and employees, i.e. salary/pay requests.
Evaluated job positions and determined classifications, FLSA exemption status, and salaries for UTHSC employees.
Wrote/edited job descriptions and researched appropriate grades and salaries.
Provided insightful analysis and consultation to departmental managers/liaisons and resolved classification and salary complaints.
Conducted job analysis and review of position classification/reclassification requests. Developed and wrote job descriptions and reviews, created job postings, and assisted with maintaining personnel records.
Prepared reports about job analyses, evaluations, and various compensation matters. Assisted planning, coordinating, facilitating, administering, presenting, and reporting annual performance management.
Conducted salary surveys and worked on large special projects as assigned.
Senior Compensation Advisor
Shelby County Schools
02/17-04/18
Served as lead on large-scale projects such as designing, implementing, and maintaining pay plans (e.g. Request for Proposals, Teacher Compensation Plan, equity studies)
Served as a backup in the absence of the Senior Compensation Manager in addressing compensation procedural issues and/or technical issues.
Assisted and trained compensation staff, as needed.
Participated in designing, implementing, and modifying the job and pay classification system.
Provided expertise and guidance on all compensation issues, trends, and/or best practices.
Performed analysis and recommended changes and/or improvements.
Prepared, revised, and edited job descriptions and job templates for content and format.
Evaluated and determined the exemption status of individual jobs for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), new hire analysis, salary offers, promotions, and transfers.
Assisted in the submission of salary survey data and analyzed market trends to benchmark compensation practices.
Compensation Advisor
Shelby County Government
08/14-02/17
Led and reviewed job classifications, position descriptions and market data. Made job and salary recommendations with respect to job qualifications and levels in support of company policy and organization budgets.
Performed job evaluations and conducted job audits as required. Assisted writing standard operating procedures.
Made and defended job/salary recommendations based on findings and analysis before Classification Committees and Civil Service Merit Board.
Assisted departments in developing salary plans and ensured appropriate recommendations.
Researched and analyzed market data. Prepared cost projections for recommended changes.
Coached leaders and HR personnel via presentations, field visits, meetings, etc to resolve various compensation matters.
Conducted and participated in market surveys.
Reviewed and approved salary transactions and made recommendations for salary exceptions.
Provided consultative and analytical guidance, customer service, and established relationships with management, executives, and Shelby County Officials.
Senior Compensation Analyst/Compensation Analyst
City of Memphis
05/06 – 01/11
Led complex wage and salary compensation projects for City government job positions.
Analyzed and determined job positions/titles, job classifications/recommendations, FLSA job status, and salaries i.e., salary requests, equity reviews, grade/salary structures/salary ranges.
Conducted compensation training presentations, i.e. performance management, new hire orientation, general adjustments, policies/procedures, and formulated pay plans.
Provided consultative and analytical guidance, customer service, and established relationships with management, executives, and City Officials, i.e., departmental restructures, out-of-class pay, pay classifications, and job descriptions.
Coordinated/conducted salary/survey reports, statistical reports, graphs/organizational charts.
Interviewed incumbents and supervisors, created/revised job descriptions, researched benchmark job positions internally/externally, processed forms for salary changes, including separation from payroll, request to fill, and change authorizations, and utilized the Hay System to classify/grade positions.
Reviewed job questionnaires submitted by departments to analyze the scope and complexity of the job under review.
Reviewed changes in wages and salaries for conformance to policy.
06/05 – 12/05 Compensation Analyst (LeMoyne-Owen College – Memphis, TN)
10/00 - 04/05 Lead Compensation Specialist (Shelby County Government – Memphis, TN)
EDUCATION:
University of Phoenix
Doctorate - Health Administration
(In Progress-completed IRB requirements)
Southern University A & M College
Masters - Public Administration
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelors – English
Messick Adult Education Center
Medical Terminology Certificate
ACTIVITIES: Former Mid-South Compensation (MSCA)-President, College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA), West Tennessee Society for Healthcare Human Resources (WTSHHRA), Qualitative Research Network, Rural Health Association of Tennessee, UTHSC’s Women’s Resource Group - (Presiding Liaison for UTHSC Diabetes Fair, Cocoa & Conversation event, and Dress for Success Virtual Power Walk), and American Public Health Association (APHA).
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