JUDITH T.A. FORGATCH
Randolph, New Jersey 07869
E-MAIL: ***************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A creative problem solver with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in a results-oriented, professional environment. Change agent with strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership ability. Able to work independently, and as part of a team. Microsoft Office Expert.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
BAE Systems, North America, Arlington, Virginia
Portfolio Manager January 2014 –July 2014
oLiaison between Compensation, Benefits, Global Mobility and Information Technology and Human Resources Systems.
oReviewed and vetted all requests that Compensation, Benefits and Global Mobility made before they made to Information Technology or Human Resources Systems.
oServed as a project lead on all approved system changes, which included tracking on excel.
BAE Systems, Electronic Solutions, Wayne, New Jersey
Senior Compensation Analyst March 2006 –October 2012
oDeveloped and maintained metrics and analytics for management reporting. Including multiple spreadsheets and pivot tables.
oContact and project lead between Compensation and Information Technology on all system changes for Merit and Incentive Compensation.
oWorked very closely with Upper Management on all compensation related activities.
oUpdate Job Descriptions and enter them in the Watson Wyatt Global Grading Analysis tool to assign the appropriate grade.
oKey Player in the administration of multiple Business Areas integration into a companywide footprint by providing data and analysis.
oCounsel and work directly with Client Representatives and Management to resolve problems, furnish solutions and assist with creating job descriptions, titles and grades for new or proposed positions.
oFocal person for Business Partners for Compensation communication. Including but not limited to annual merit review, promotion planning, job descriptions, Job Content Questionnaires and researching salary comparisons via surveys.
oDevelops responses to management requests regarding employee compensation.
oConduct Desk Audits to ensure that job duties are compliant with FLSA requirements.
oFocal contact for the Local Incentive Plan and Management Incentive Plan along with point person for all changes made in PeopleSoft system.
oLiaison between Compensation, Benefits, Global Mobility and Information Technology and Human Resources Systems. Recommend, work and approve salary offers internal and external with recruiters.
oAssist in the evaluation of compensation activities in order to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness and FLSA compliance
oAnalytically and administratively administer the annual merit review
oPartnered with Compensation Lead to complete roll-out of exempt wide global grading to 2000 employees.
oParticipate in multiple salary surveys to ensure market match and salary trends, compile and analyze data. Matching data for average 2,500 to 9,000 employees.
oAssist in OFCCP audits, internal audits and DCAA audits.
PRIOR WORK HISTORY
BAE Systems, Electronic Solutions, Wayne, New Jersey
Associate – HR Admin June 2005 – March 2006
Coordinator, Human Resources July 2004 – June 2005
EDUCATION
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Syracuse, New York
Bachelor of Science, May 1998
Majors: Human Resources Management and Operations and Logistics Management