Chelsea Smith, Mba Email & Phone Number

Kingwood, Tx, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

• Certified in Korn Ferry Hay Group Job Evaluation methodology, leveraging industry-leading frameworks to systematically analyze and evaluate job roles for alignment with organizational goals and compensation structures. • Led the strategy and comprehensive analysis for pay equity across a workforce of 100,000 associates, identifying and addressing disparities to ensure compliance, fairness, and alignment with organizational values and industry best practices.• Develop and execute a comprehensive global compensation strategy that aligns with business objectives, values, and industry benchmarks.• Manage and oversee the design, development, and administration of compensation programs across national and international positions.• Conduct frequent market research and analysis to ensure competitive compensation packages that are in line with industry standards.• Collaborated with HR and other departments to align compensation programs to performance management and employee development initiatives.

Columbus, Oh, Us

• Managed Compensation philosophy and design for 11,000 employees nationally.• Provided consultative support to People Business Partners and Recruiting team related to compensation practices that support the talent strategy, address organizational challenges, and support key business priorities for the field and supply chain.• Implemented and administered the bi-annual promotion, demotion, and merit process of 7,000 technicians.• Consulted with the HR and Executive leadership team for compensation and make data driven decisions, applying deep expertise, while using creative problem-solving and the latest compensation approaches.• Applied deep understanding of internal HR compensation data requirements, assess gaps, and optimize systems and processes to help efficiently manage compensation function.• Experience with WorkDay, SecureSheet (including implementation), JDXpert, and MarketPay.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

• Managed entire Compensation function for 7,000 employees in the U.S, Germany, France, Norway, India, China, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and Brazil.• Led SuccessFactors implementation for Compensation and Variable Compensation modules including design, configuration, testing, training and communication.• Evaluated, created, and adapted compensation programs and compensation strategy for global workforce.• Managed company wide HCM implementation to SuccessFactors through job and salary grade architecture.• Led companywide career framework implementation, communication, training, evaluation, and market pricing.• Consulted with senior leadership, human resources, and employees on compensation challenges, discussed recommendations, and implemented solutions.• Evaluated and streamlined complex domestic and international sales commissions and bonus plans.• Experience with SAP SuccessFators (including implementation).

Worthington, Ohio, Us

• Managed entire Compensation function for 7,500 employees in the U.S, Mexico, Austria, Germany, Por-tugal, Poland, India, China and Portugal.• Led compensation function, including motivating, and developing compensation team.• Oversaw compliance, design, implementation, and administration of all compensation programs and processes across all employee groups including annual market reviews and merit processes, profit sharing, short-term and long-term incentives, equity, and executive compensation.• Developed executive compensation including proxy preparation, compensation committee materials, pay analyses and recommendations.• Guided HR and managers on highly complex compensation issues and educate on comprehensive compensation practices by developing communication plans, tools, and presentations.• Presented compensation topics to a wide variety of audiences including senior leadership.• Built strong relationships with HR Business Partners and key stakeholders in the business to understand challenges, deliver solutions, and drive change.• Led all compensation projects including planning, implementation, and administration. • Supported mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures through compensation recommendations, communications, and integration.• Researched trends and implications for compensation programs. Evaluates compensation programs to ensure ability to attract and retain talent and alignment with HR and business strategy.• Experience with PayFactors, Oracle, and SuccessFactors.

Worthington, Ohio, Us

Columbus, Oh, Us

• Developed the design, administration, and implementation of base pay programs for 2,000 employees domestically.• Ensured compensation programs are competitive by participating in compensation surveys, analyzing market data and recommending solutions to complex opportunities.• Consulted and collaborated with HR and business leaders on issues concerning job evaluation, pay, internal equity and organizational changes, including the creation of Express’ Pricing Methodology.• Led companywide annual merit process including timeline management, communications, guidelines, approvals, technical redesign, testing, administration, and continuous improvements.• Led project team for the new Total Rewards Statement including vendor selection, contract negotiation, requirements setting, testing, implementation, quality assurance, and ongoing maintenance.• Achieved HR Departmental Award for successful completion of the Total Rewards Statement project.• Prepared annual reviews of entire organization’s pay equity using advanced statistics.• Extensive experience with SecureSheet (including implementation), CompTrak (including implementation), PayFactors, MarketPay (including implementation), iCIMS, DocuSign, Equifax, and PeopleSoft.

New York, Ny, Us

• Produced compensation analytics and client support for all compensation processes including recruitment approval, off-cycle increases and annual performance management processes.• Allocated $750K incentive bonus spend at the individual employee level based on the firm’s compensation strategies and priorities.• Ensured core compensation framework was updated regularly, remained market competitive, and met legal requirements.• Performed complex analysis, assessed results, and made recommendations. • Contributed on cross-functional project teams including communications, education, year-end compensation planning, and job harmonization.

Columbus, Oh, Us

• Prepared compensation summaries for Shareholder Proxy• Performed complex analyses and developing recommendations related to salary structure adjustments, merit increase guideline recommendations, and geographic market changes in support of the annual compensation planning process and participating in compensation and salary planning surveys. • Conducted sophisticated project-related analysis including, but not limited to, costing, competitive analysis, incentive design, structure review, etc. and interpreting findings and develop recommendations and communications in support of projects. • Assisted with incentive plan design, as well as plan document preparation, distribution, and communications. Partnering with Accounting, IT and other business partners to ensure accurate implementation and execution of incentive plans. • Partner with all areas of HR to provide guidance, interpretation and support regarding Compensation philosophy, programs, policies, and practices. • Audited and supervised Board of Directors payments• Developed process improvements and efficiencies within Compensation Department including automating reports, altering processes and procedures and writing HR and Compensation policies.• Supported continuous organizational changes while aiding in the development, implementation, administration and maintenance of compensation programs including creating, maintaining and distributing compensation guidelines for the entire home office.

Columbus, Oh, Us

• Played a key support role in compensation projects, processes, and in working with internal associate relations/HR leaders. • Leveraged good judgment and business acumen to analyze issues and partner to develop straightforward solutions under moderate guidance.• Participated in survey completion, competitive analysis and job evaluation. • Owned the creation of offer letters, position management information and job data control.• Collaborated with Associate Relations leads to support year‐end and on-going compensation processes. • Researched compensation practices and trends. • Assisted with compensation design, communication and implementation. • Audited exempt status of positions to ensure adherence to FLSA standards. • Ran regular queries to audit the data accuracy in various systems. • Ran analytical queries for HR team and for compensation group. • Gained proficiency with various HR systems (ie - PeopleSoft) to manage data transactions. • Supported transactions for equity programs. • Supported quarterly and year-end programs including promotions, merit and performance review process.

Columbus, Oh, Us

• Prepared blackbooks for seven different general ledger accounts.• Participated in a project to extend vendor payment terms that contributed to $8.7 million dollars saved by Limited Brands.• Reviewed, audited, and processed vendor invoices for Brands/Functions on the SAP ERP system resulting in accurate and timely payment of vendor invoices.• Defined, communicated and ensured adherence to departmental standards and controls.• Audited invoices including review for coding accuracy, delegation of authority compliance, tax compliance, and spend irregularities.• Researched electronic payment returns and inquiries from internal customers and/or vendors.• Provided detailed spend information to internal customers.• Nominated by my peers to serve on the Limited Brands Culture Committee for six months and subsequently the Limited Brands ENGAGE Committee for one year. • Nominated for the “Shining Star” quarterly departmental award in 2011.• Gained proficiency in PeopleSoft 7.5, Ariba Supplier Network and SAP ERP.August 2009 – December 2010 JPMorgan Chase Columbus, OHOperations Specialist, Delinquent Cash Payment Processor• Prepared and executed payments for delinquent prime and sub-prime mortgages.• Completed reports and compiled statistics using multiple databases for entire department to assist upper level management with quality control.• Processed all payoffs of pre-foreclosure and collections loans in the DRA department, as well as trouble-shooted payoff loan process.• Gained proficiency in Microsoft Access, Fidelity Lending Portal, and Information One.

New York, Ny, Us

• Prepared and executed payments for delinquent prime and sub-prime mortgages.• Completed reports and compiled statistics using multiple databases for entire department to assist upper level management with quality control.• Processed all payoffs of pre-foreclosure and collections loans in the DRA department, as well as trouble-shooted payoff loan process.• Gained proficiency in Microsoft Access, Fidelity Lending Portal, and Information One.

Athens, Ohio, Us

• Participated on a specialized team that edited and critiqued course material.• Corrected grammatical errors as well as software and clarity issues with course material.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Administration, General Business, Management And Strategic Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics