Karen Rivera Email and Phone Number

- Exert influence on overall compensation objectives and long term goals- Ensure company positions are aligned equitably to market and are regulatory compliant- Manage compensation programs and provide consultation to various LOB’s globally including American Funds Service Group (our company’s largest client group), Global Accounting, and all Early Career Programs across the organization - Responsible for analyzing and understanding broad trends- Independently conduct broad position studies to include manager/associate interviews and discussions to understand job responsibilities and finalizing grade and exemption of roles, considering business needs and broader implications- Responsible for yearly wall to wall market analysis of 500 jobs for my client groups - Research competitor/market practices to develop and implement pay guidelines and salary/bonus programs- Review and approve various compensation recommendations/actions (i.e, promotions, equities, transfers) to ensure appropriateness and consistency across groups and locations - Approve pay actions, apply sound compensation principles in consideration of business drivers, and advise managers on appropriate action to resolve issues- Administer bonus/sales compensation programs- Lead various special projects (I.e., communication projects related to salary and bonus programs, manager compensation training)- Marketing & Communication Lead for diversity leadership community (responsible for discussing high level direction with senior advisory leaders and developing/influencing implementation strategies to the team, in addition to oversight of marketing and communication materials in support of initiatives and objectives)- Responsible for severance and retirement related programs and policies - Well versed in HR Information Systems (i.e.,Success Factors, SAP) and multiple reporting capabilities

- Exert influence on overall compensation objectives and long term goals- Ensure company positions are aligned equitably to market and are regulatory compliant- Manage compensation programs and provide consultation to various LOB’s globally including American Funds Service Group (our company’s largest client group), Global Accounting, and all Early Career Programs across the organization - Responsible for analyzing and understanding broad trends- Independently conduct broad position studies to include manager/associate interviews and discussions to understand job responsibilities and finalizing grade and exemption of roles, considering business needs and broader implications- Responsible for yearly wall to wall market analysis of 500 jobs for my client groups - Research competitor/market practices to develop and implement pay guidelines and salary/bonus programs- Review and approve various compensation recommendations/actions (i.e, promotions, equities, transfers) to ensure appropriateness and consistency across groups and locations - Approve pay actions, apply sound compensation principles in consideration of business drivers, and advise managers on appropriate action to resolve issues- Administer bonus/sales compensation programs- Lead various special projects (I.e., communication projects related to salary and bonus programs, manager compensation training)- Marketing & Communication Lead for diversity leadership community (responsible for discussing high level direction with senior advisory leaders and developing/influencing implementation strategies to the team, in addition to oversight of marketing and communication materials in support of initiatives and objectives)- Responsible for severance and retirement related programs and policies - Well versed in HR Information Systems (i.e.,Success Factors, SAP) and multiple reporting capabilities

Responsible for accounts; New-hire orientation & paperwork submission; Program management; Explain District & HR policies to employees; Employee timecard auditing to comply with budget specifications; Serve on committees designated to maintain compliance with district, state, & federal policies & laws; Recruitment; Advise college on improvement opportunities; Assist leadership in performance management; Interpret laws & regulations to ensure compliance; HR & Payroll; Advise on financial documentation, regulations, & procedures; Special Projects; Report financial submissions; Research, prepare & evaluate data for Loan Program; Conduct presentations & workshops. Advising students on financial aid documentation, application submission, federal & state grant awards/status, regulations, new legislation, and program procedures.

Responsible for credit accounts; Credit procedures & laws; Credit authorizations; Evaluation of customer financial data; Management of sensitive financial & personal data; Extensive customer service & dispute resolution; Team build projects; Fraud prevention; Corporate credit accounts; Research financial transactions.

Responsible for overseeing the Kindergarten classroom; Implemented school programs and activities; Managed staff and program activities; Coordinated field trip and camp activities; Conflict resolution; Communication and interaction with diverse families.

Detailed maintenance of student accounts and data collection; In charge of Residency determination for the Incarcerated Student Education Program; Student services and outreach program experience; Registration services; Matriculation, transcripts, & grade reporting; Student Counseling.

• Conducted outreach events and served as a liaison between the college and other schools/the public.• Budgeted funds for recruitment program.• Program Management. • Researched and reported on student diversity and methods of recruiting a more diverse population.• Actively engaged in student recruitment aimed at underrepresented groups.• Designed presentations for use at conferences & college events.