Bill Barnes Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Mooresville, Nc, Us

As a Senior Director, Compensation & HR Rewards at Lowe’s, I developed and executed end-to-end compensation strategies in line with talent goals. I developed and recommended bonus plans and LTI for corporate employees. I led corporate compensation and rewards planning and execution for stores, supply chain, contact centers, and sales within $90 billion retail company. I ensured clear and timely communication of compensation plan and regulatory changes to senior leadership and stakeholders. Additionally, I led the corporate compensation team for six months.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➙ I positioned the organization as an employer of choice by overseeing compensation function to evaluate, design, implement, and communicate compensation strategy, philosophy, programs, and initiatives in accordance with business models and culture.➙ I modernized SC wage progression structures to ensure facilities paying at least $15/hr, decreased time for employees to reach maximum rate, and increased overnight premiums resulting in a 12% turnover reduction.➙ I reduced turnover by 14% through modernizing store wage plans in alignment with local market conditions while ensuring consistency and localization and addressing compression issues due to wage pressure.➙ I achieved 100% pilot retention by leading and revitalizing compensation program for aviation department.➙ I led an IT JRA (job role architecture) project that redesigned compensation structure.➙ I promoted professional development by leading team members and implementing employee-focused HR and benefits policies.➙ I led HR rewards employee service center to ensure delivery of support and solutions for internal associates.➙ I increased annual sales by 20% by developing a new compensation program for inside and outside sales teams.➙ I ensured competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and compliance for compensation and reward programs and company policies.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

As a Senior Manager, Compensation at Meijer, I headed compensation policies, resolved escalated issues, and facilitated multistate compensation programs. I tracked, compiled, and presented reports to senior leadership regarding progress of incentive and compensation program and unemployment claims. I ensured maximum compliance with federal/state regulations by managing the unemployment team and processes.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➙ I was recognized as SME to executive management team on development and execution of compensation and incentive programs for stores and supply chain.➙ I directed full scope of executive compensation, incentive programs, unemployment, employment centers, stores, and supply chain for $18 billion supermarket chain.➙ I led Workday deployment projects while finalizing deliveries within stringent deadlines, quality standards, and budget parameters.➙ I modernized supply chain compensation structure and negotiated contracts with labor union in collaboration with leadership team.

Paris, Fr

Throughout my tenure as an Executive Compensation and Benefits Manager at Air Liquide, I formulated effective compensation strategies in collaboration with executive management team, implemented equity and benefits programs, and communicated with company executives regarding packages, data, and programs. I aligned compensation with market trends, company practices, and country-specific regulations and developed compensation functions for decentralized processes.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➙ I drove Executive LTI program caught up after a 3-year delay in equity grants.➙ I led new human capital management software solution deployment project from conception to finalization while ensuring completion of deliverables within strict time, quality, and budget constraints.➙ I planned and executed top talent acquisition programs while developing effective executive member compensation and benefits plans for $20 billion industrial gas supplier.➙ I researched and designed executive compensation and benefits programs for assigned region comprised of Canada, US, Mexico, Caribbean, and South America.➙ I successfully integrated executives with the acquisition of Airgas. Led onboarding of 12 executives across multiple countries.

Houston, Texas, Us

While serving as a Senior Analyst, Executive Compensation at Direct Energy, I directed full scope of on-boarding and off-boarding operations, including contract management, incentive negotiations, and deferred compensation agreements. Maintained communication with executives to respond to compensation and benefits queries.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➙ I attracted and retained effective executive talent for company leadership by managing executive compensation function and aligned company resources with talent requirements and compensation marketplace parameters.➙ I coordinated internal requirements for knowledgeable consulting on executive talent management for $20 billion energy provider.

As an Independent Agent at Amicord Retirement, I oversaw all aspects of client asset account portfolio while identifying opportunities for building and preserving wealth based on market and financial instrument research.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➙ I reduced risks, maximized returns, and fulfilled client financial goals for a retirement investment advisory services firm by delivering customized financial and investment plans.➙ I recommended and activated effective investment strategies to consistently deliver outstanding customer experience.

Temple, Texas, Us

Throughout my tenure as a Compensation Manager at Mclane Company, I managed highly complex executive compensation programs. Developed salary and wage plans and introduced multiple performance-based incentives. I presented compensation policies and recommendations to executive compensation committee members. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➙ I improved compensation program competitiveness and effectiveness for $30 billion grocery and food service supply chain services and solutions company.➙ I drove successful integration of compensation programs with acquisition of AmeriServe (McLane Foodservice).➙ I chaired compensation program planning, governance, and execution in line with overarching corporate compensation philosophy.

Harris County, Texas, Us

Westerville, Ohio, Us