Reporting to the CHRO, manage development and execution of system-wide executive total reward programs, including base pay, short and long-term incentive programs and deferred compensation plans. Serve as primary point of contact to NM’s independent consultants and partner with governance in the preparation, delivery and presentation of quarterly Executive Compensation Committee meeting materials. Prepare market analyses and provide recommendations for executive salary offers. Partner with TPAs and consultants on executive compensation plan documents, contracts and actuarial reporting, Manage $100M annual compensation budget. Possess strong business acumen including business strategies, competitive challenges and the financial impact of HR decisions.

Projects have included: Creating models of base pay and stock grants for leading global technology company’s prospective acquisitionLeading human resources integration efforts for a healthcare system including the creation of transition roadmaps, development of staffing plans and supporting compensation structure and providing recommendations for staff adjustments including the creation and execution of separation agreements. Managing employee relations matters for a healthcare institution including union and non-union personnel; interpreting policies, recommending corrective actions and counselling staff and management

Responsible for the development, implementation and support of base pay and incentive compensation strategies, including creating supporting policy statements. Managed annual merit, bonus and market review programs. Provided direction of day-to-day operations including development and application of salary plans, market analyses, benchmark studies and variance analyses. Oversight of the creation, modification and grading of new and existing positions, participation in salary surveys and creation of resource materials. In an outsourced environment, managed pension and 401k vendors to desired outcomes. Collaborated with the 401k plan record keeper regarding matters of plan review, errors and prudent financial review of the Plan’s activities.

HR Manager for regionally based employees; responsible for compensation planning, employee relations and performance management.Compensation: Regional responsibility for base pay compensation strategy development and implementation for administrative and professional staff. Partnered with global compensation team in delivering compensation solutions to line management. Directed the local compensation team.Employee Relations: Consulted with senior management and employees in the matter of disciplinary actions (including discrimination claims) and policy interpretation