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.
• 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

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.
• 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.
• 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

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.
• 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

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.
• 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); The.