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* Designed and implemented Oportun's Total Rewards philosophy to align with company's overall business goals and strategy * Designed and implemented global programs including merit planning, incentive programs, benefits, wellness programs and non-monetary recognition programs to ensure organizational equity and external competitiveness * Owned salary administration including market analysis, global salary structures, job architecture framework and career paths creation * Interfaced with Payroll, Finance, HR Business Partners and Legal to ensure smooth operation of all relevant Total Rewards programs domestically and globally. Partnered with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure competitive hiring packages * Managed Total Rewards and Benefit Staff

* Provided consulting and support in all areas of total rewards to Senior Managers, HR business partners and Talent Acquisition team including complex new hire offers, international transfers, promotions and top talent retention ; * Analyzed Total Rewards gaps between current and desired state and develop strategies to resolve gaps. Created infrastructure for growth strategy and scalability (expanded from 6 to 13 countries) ; * Responsible for project managing and delivering all rewards and benefits processes, Compensation Committee presentations and assisted in developing GoPro's first annual proxy statement ; * Partnered with Finance, Stock Administration, Payroll and Legal on Total Rewards and mergers and acquisitions activities ; * France - Performed merger due diligence to identify and quantify risks and recommend solutions and new hire offer packages

Provided strategic consultation on all compensation related issues

Played a key role in project managing rewards programs and two major business critical initiatives where HR action plans directly aligned to the business strategy and customer needs Lead multiple projects from inception through completion while adhering to project scope, schedule, quality, governance, communications and budget tracking. Resourceful in researching and recommending solutions. Comfortable with ambiguity and have a strong ability to bring order and discipline to projects that engage many stakeholders and partners. Maintained all reporting requirements as needed. Developed and shared best practices & tools for project execution. Facilitated learnings to improve project management processes and overall continuous improvement Developed reports for workforce planning, establishing a baseline to clarify internal existing talents by roles and forecasting future workforce needs. Developed project plans with well-defined milestones, tracked progress of HR work, identified risks and contingency plans and communicated updates to key stakeholders

Developed /implemented strategy and cost effective programs that drove the ability to attract and retain talent, ensured market competitiveness within the industry and alignment with Sun’s overall Total Rewards strategy and global compensation framework Provided compensation and benefit solutions that supported the business strategy for Hardware, Software, Servers, Storage, Microelectronics, Manufacturing, Sales and Corporate functions within the United States. Played a key role in restructures, mergers and acquisition activities Provided strategic HR leadership and execution in the areas of compensation, equity, bonus plans, sales plans, competitive market data analysis, annual salary budgeting, relocations, performance management, employment laws, evaluation of FLSA classifications, payroll, training development and delivery

Managed staff of 3 and was key consultant on all rewards related business challenges, key hires and special retention plans Designed, implemented and managed rewards and recognition programs which included base pay, short and long-term incentives, sales plans, executive compensation, expatriate compensation, mobility and HR information systems As a HR Business Partner, responsible for administering all HR programs for client groups including coaching managers on rewards and recognition, employee engagement, talent and workforce planning, OD/OE, learning and development, resolving complex employee relations issues and executing restructuring programs as needed

* Partner with Chief People Officer to refine Stratford’s compensation philosophy, processes to pay competitively, alignment of actual pay to comp philosophy and retention strategy for top performers * Counsel and work with Executives and Senior Leaders on all Total Rewards matters * Develop and conduct Leaders training to ensure make better competitive “pay for performance” decisions * Drive process improvements including vendor management to ensure priorities are met (e.g. 401K, Benefits, Workers Comp, LOA, etc) * Drive project plans and timelines for key Total Rewards programs and initiatives (e.g. annual OE, Wellness Fairs, Flu campaigns, Weight Watchers@Work, etc) * Proactively provide new ideals and initiatives for Total Rewards * Hire, supervise and coach Total Rewards and HR Ops staff

* Provide consulting and support in all areas of rewards, benefits, sales, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation, talent management, global workforce planning, employee engagement and change management that directly align with business, talent and rewards strategies * Proactively research and analyze market data to determine competitive position to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Identify trends and develop innovative recognition / retention strategies. * Identify gaps and implement programs that best align with a multi-generational workforce * Ensure reward programs comply with Federal and State requirements (ACA, ERISA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, etc.) * Experience project managing 15+ merger integrations including compensation, benefits, equity, HR operations and technology including change management, organization design and workforce transition

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Part of Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) Human Resources Studies Certificate Series. * Included: HR Law - Talent Management - Training Delivery - Compensation & Benefits - Performance Management - Diversity Initiatives - Organizational Development - Strategic HR Planning.