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Detroit, Mi, Us

Amsterdam, Nl

Kingsville, Ontario, Ca

New York, Ny, Us

Led the compensation work stream for a global HRMS implementation of Oracle HCM Cloud.Managed the global salary and discretionary bonus planning process in partnership with Finance and HR team. Led the collection and review of compensation market data and development of market reference ranges, including report development, analysis of market data, movement recommendation and costing on compensation programs, competitive position and budget forecasting.Acted as internal consultant for compensation and benefits best practices and market competitiveness. Conducted analyses of jobs across business areas, in order to evaluate internal equity, and legal compliance of the organization’s pay practices.Owned all aspects associated with participation in global market surveys. Analyzed surveys, market and economic trend data and made recommendations to management on company's compensation programs, competitive position and budget forecasting.

Southfield, Michigan, Us

Led the compensation work stream for a system wide implementation of PeopleSoft. Managed the design and delivery of programs, ensuring plans were innovative, competitive, fair and relevant.Managed the migration of three separate health system’s compensation and pay programs into a new single program. Commonized and consolidated over 6,000 job classifications into approximately 2,600 positions.

Rochester, Michigan, Us

Administered compensation program for 6,000 active employees. Provided guidance to all levels of management and employees on salary administration policies, practices and procedures. Managed the staff employee merit process for 500 eligible non-academic employees with an annual payroll of approximately $68 million. Supported union contract negotiations by supplying accurate information and detailed analyses of employee data.Supervised the development and administration of the University’s benefit programs. Optimized benefits expenditures through effectively designing programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life and disability insurance for 1,800 active benefit eligible employees and 300 retirees. Acted as liaison with carriers and consultants. Coordinated open enrollment for all benefit eligible employees and retirees. Oversaw the maintenance of all benefit contracts; prepared bidding specifications for solicitation of proposals from potential providers; coordinated selection process and recommended selection. Administered defined contribution and deferred compensation retirement plans with Fidelity and TIAA-CREF for 3,700 combined participants, $630 million in plan assets and $25 million in annual contributions.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Responsible for testing and evaluating multiple compensation databases, completing compa-ratio analysis of the different systems, and making a recommendation to the CHRO on the vendor selection. Met with global directors to create approximately 300 common job descriptions. Scored hundreds of positions using the Hay Group Evaluation System. Placed job evaluation scores into salary grade ranges, and worked together with a Compensation Director, to create a classification matrix. Assisted in the development of a global compensation communication strategy and responsible for updating national and global HRIS systems. Participated in Mercer’s remuneration surveys for 26 countries and over 20,000 employees in 130 locations.Analyzed benefit costs and identify trends. Analyzed collected data using excellent computer skills based on Microsoft Office. Made recommendations to Manager for health plan design changes. Worked with multiple healthcare vendors including Aetna, HAP, VSP, Minnesota Life, AARP, and Extend Health to achieve set objectives. Completed monthly billing for retiree healthcare providers. Administered retiree benefits and maintain accurate files. Provided guidance to providers, consultants, HR, and Finance leaders regarding retirement plan activity. Ensured plans remain in governmental compliance. Managed the relationship with State Street and Fidelity for multiple defined benefit and contribution plans. Worked with Towers Watson and Dykema to establish service level agreements; and develop processes to ensure SLAs are met. Streamlined processes for administration of defined benefit and contribution plans. Performed accounting for TI Group Master Retirement Trust which held approximately $190 million in assets. Collaborated and coordinated funding and reporting activities for retirement plans such as PBGC and 5500s.

Pontiac, Michigan, Us

Completed job audits and salary grade reviews. Wrote and revised job descriptions using classification and point-factor techniques. Completed salary surveys from other agencies by comparing job descriptions and computing the average salary or midpoint using data on PeopleSoft.Administered the ICMA-RC Defined Contribution 401(a), Defined Benefit, Fidelity Deferred Compensation, and Part-Time Seasonal (457) programs. Counseled employees retiring from the County. Responsible for active employee, retirement related payroll deductions for roughly 3,400 employees totaling approximately $1,400,000 bi-weekly (payroll deductions included 401, 457, IRA, and RHS). Oversaw the defined benefit retirement payroll of approximately $3,000,000 monthly to ensure the timely and accurate monthly payment of roughly 1,800 county retirees and surviving dependents.