-Managed all aspects of employee compensation, including researching and evaluating external market data, reviewing internal salary structures, and designing and implementing corporate compensation programs, policies, and procedures within a team environment-Aided in administration of HR compliance policies, programs, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, including preparation and analysis of OFCCP reports-Worked with other departments both internal and external to HR to supports projects on an ad hoc basis, including FLSA audits, leadership conference preparation, administration of reductions in force, employee relations, etc.

-Managed various HR projects with a specific focus on compensation, performance management, compliance and general employee engagement-Ensured organizational policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with professional standards and state and federal requirements and laws-Served as the compensation subject matter expert as it relates to benchmark data, market analyses, plan structure, etc.-Oversaw various employee relations issues, including performance coaching, terminations and associated severance agreements, reductions in force, employee complaints, and Union negotiations-Oversaw and managed HRIS personnel within the HR Department and collaborates with IT Department to complete HR system enhancements-Played a crucial part in the design, configuration, and deployment of human capital management software Workday

-Served as LED’s subject matter expert on emerging growth industries and respective companies and assist in the development of strategic business development plans for the target industry sectors and respective companies-Developed materials that clearly convey compelling Louisiana value propositions that are tailored to fit specific business’ needs

-Provided expertise and assistance—both internally and externally of HR—during the acquisition of The Shaw Group to Chicago Bridge & Iron, completed in February 2013-Expanded role in May 2012 supporting Compensation function by performing compensation analyses, completing salary surveys, and assisting in future vision of compensation function-Served as “Chief of Staff” to Senior Vice President of Human Resources by performing various ad-hoc projects and analyses, as well as communicating and coordinating with Senior HR management-Identified, designed and developed HR performance metrics, which are reported and distributed to upper management-Managed and oversaw the budget for the Corporate HR departments, including creation of yearly budget and annual reforecast, administration of monthly accruals, review of budget and variances with department heads and accounting department, etc.