James Wickman, Ccp, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Lead partner in driving compensation strategy for the nation's largest non-profit, faith-based health system - with over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Collaborated with Chief Human Resources Executives (CHREs) & Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) within markets, coordinating Senior Compensation Analyst teams. Supported Labor Relations with compensation best practices, best offers & cost models for all unions/contracts (new & renewals). ● Developed national methodology for 3 pay premiums (float, PRN, preceptor) through multi-survey data analysis ● Implemented float premiums & pay rate methods for per diem staff (669 nursing & imaging PRNs) with UKG Kronos ● Executed inaugural merit matrix ($54M, 24K EEs in assigned markets) in conjunction with SAP SuccessFactors ● Facilitated $4M market adjustments (1,900 EEs) with Tableau/Visier data analysis & modeling cost options for execs ● Improved MarketPay pricing accuracy by reviewing relevance of 742 benchmark job matches / 27 national surveys ● Assisted planning & tasks for 2025 HRIS migration from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud HCM ● Completed Advanced Excel Skills for Compensation Professionals course by WorldatWork

New York, New York, United States

Administered total rewards programs (~2,900 employees) for the highest-performing charter school network in the country, closing the opportunity gap for low-income scholars. Responsible for industry-leading strategies, policies & procedures, job analysis & documentation, benchmark surveys, new hire offers, executive recommendations, Workday HCM, & staff communication. ● Led comprehensive pay-equity audit & adjustment process using documentation review & policy guidance ● Project management responsibility (tasks & presentations) for multi-state compensation study & consultant needs ● Improved multiple team spreadsheets (Excel & Google Sheets) with advanced formulae & techniques ● Developed new tool to audit compliance for employee FLSA exemptions, compiling multiple resources

Chesaning, Michigan, United States

Managed human resources for staff of 24 (2 collective bargaining units). Temporary chief administrator of full-service local government ($4.2M budget) & municipal airport. ● Developed & implemented regulation update plan to address community interests & concerns for new growing industry ● Analyzed citizen survey results with advanced Excel techniques (including importance-performance & cross tabulations) ● International City/County Mgmt. Assn. (ICMA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force for Code of Ethics

Saginaw, Michigan, United States

Directed human resources for staff of ~250, including 3 collective bargaining units. Analyzed & updated remuneration structures to ensure competitiveness of salaries & benefits. Chief administrator of local government ($35.9M budget) for culturally diverse community (pop. 41,679). ● Developed & led COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan for employee health & safe reopening ● Hired Police Chief, Fire Chief & Community Development Director (national search) through comprehensive recruiting, screening & interviews ● Authored new 87-page Employee Handbook with staff policy discussions & reviews of multiple drafts ● Conducted study & oversaw full classification & compensation system (~65 jobs) w/ comparable employer benchmarks ● Oversaw dozens of retirements & new hires by coaching directors on recruitment & interviewing best practices ● Developed & executed Strategic Plan with $4.1M American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds by aligning legislation with analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats (SWOT)

Hartland, Michigan

Human resources leader for staff of 25, plus several contract professionals & shared staff collaborations. Analyzed & updated remuneration structures to ensure competitiveness of compensation. Responsible for job descriptions, analyses, new hire offers, pay policies, and performance management. Partnered with management & staff to align with strategic goals. Responsible for employee engagement, development, recruitment, retention, diversity, policy, and performance management initiatives. Chief administrator of all municipal services ($13.5M budget) of fast-growth community. ● Improved employee engagement (Gallup Q12 Survey 81st Percentile Rank) by focusing staff on culture ● Managed 67% growth in organization (overall increase in payroll) through analyses & multiple restructurings ● Reorganized department of three (3) full-time staff in six months by analyzing needs & hiring criteria ● Instituted new annual review process with comprehensive Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) ● Prevailed in 100% of regulatory labor claims hearings & appeals with sound policies & record keeping ● No labor lawsuits filed during tenure, with well-documented layoffs, disciplinary actions & terminations ● Achieved American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) scores 16-20% higher than benchmark communities ● Taubman Fellowship – Senior Executives in State & Local Government – Harvard Univ. (JFK School of Gov’t

Mayville, Michigan

Led staff of 10 as chief administrator over all local government services ($1M budget). Advised & reported directly to elected Village Council. ● Raised ~$400K for Tuscola County Economic Development Corp. as chair for Enterprise Facilitation ● Delivered $52K water tower lease & internet service contract through negotiation with service provider ● Appointed to Tuscola County Board of Public Works by cultivating relationships with county leaders

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Responsible for maintaining public safety in a growing community of over 33,000 residents (27 square miles) – a suburb of Ann Arbor. Served a culturally diverse population, including large and small businesses/industries, and college students. Assigned to community policing and bike patrol. ● Received Life-Saving Award & four (4) Public Safety Director’s Commendations for Exceptional Service ● Led contract negotiations & grievances (both as union president) in mediation & Act 312 arbitrationPittsfield Township Police Officers Association – Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) ● Local Union President (2003-2005); Lead Contract Negotiator (2002-2005); Treasurer (1999-2003)

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Administration, Summa Cum Laude (4.0 Gpa)

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha – The National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Criminal Justice (Pre-Law), Summa Cum Laude (3.9 Gpa)

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa - The National Leadership Honor Society (Laurel Crown Circle President, 1996-1997).