Participated in the strategic planning, development, implementation, analysis, communication, and administration of the compensations programs for a best practice research firm with approximately 5,000 employees in 30 locations worldwide. Managed annual performance and salary review process, using Workday functionality to process merit, market and promotion increases, and bonus payouts. Managed executive compensation equity program. Advised on international transfer and mobility matters. Provided compensation due diligence and on-going integration support for 10 acquisitions, including evaluation of the financial impact of integration, mapping acquired firms’ jobs to CEB jobs, and evaluating the feasibility of harmonizing base and bonus pay structures. Evaluated new roles, promotions, and job reclassifications to recommend appropriate compensation elements, including base and incentive pay, equity grants, market ranges and job grades. Researched and monitored FLSA and EEOC compliance. Served as compensation consultant to business and HR partners for administrative, IT, product, and professional service roles across worldwide locations. This included coaching HR partners and participating in problem resolution.  Conducted periodic analysis of base, bonus, and total cash compensation, by role and location, and identified areas for adjustments prior to a negative business impact.  Ensured that all clients were prepared for the annual budget cycle with potential “wholesale” market adjustments. Managed participation in salary surveys, analyzed results and recommended changes to the compensation program to fulfill compensation objectives and maintain competitive position.

Managed all human resources functions for a 45-person association supporting 11,500 pharmaceutical scientists. Managed recruitment process of exempt and non-exempt staff. Counseled and disciplined employees and functioned as a liaison between directors and managers and staff regarding employee relations and performance issues. Developed, recommended, implemented and monitored compliance with policies and procedures. Administered employee health, welfare, and retirement programs. Managed the compensation program in conjunction with annual appraisal process, including survey analysis, matrix development, and budget management.

Managed all human resources functions for the DC office of a 1,000 attorney international law firm. Oversaw end-to-end recruitment determining hiring needs, screening and interviewing candidates, making hiring recommendations, and conducting orientation for new attorneys. Counseled and disciplined employees and functioned as a liaison between managers and staff.  Mentored management staff on issues ranging from employment law to attorney and staff relations. Managed the compensation program in conjunction with annual appraisal system, including survey analysis, matrix development, and budget management. Prepared annual budget for support staff salaries and consulted on overall Washington budget process. Monitored temporary and overtime costs in compliance with constraints. Advised director of administration regarding long-term planning for staff and management development and office space. Administered branch office employee benefits program, including short- and long-term disability, and monitored local compliance under ADA, FMLA, and workers’ compensation statutes. Researched, implemented, and coordinated employee programs, including the employee assistance program, backup childcare, and emergency response program.

Assistant director of human resources of regional law firm with approximately 120 attorneys. Researched, drafted, and published employee policy and procedure manual. Recruited exempt and non-exempt staff and coordinated new employee orientation.