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• Managed the global annual bonus and merit increase processes, meticulously administering performance incentive plans and merit increase programs to recognize and reward employee contributions effectively.• Conducted comprehensive benchmarking analyses on a global scale, comparing compensation practices across regions and industries to inform strategic decision-making and ensure competitiveness in the global market.• Spearheaded participation in relevant compensation surveys, gathering valuable industry data and insights to inform compensation strategy and maintain market competitiveness. • Designed, reviewed, and revised sales compensation plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and incentivizing high performance among sales teams.• Implemented innovative compensation tools and practices to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency, contributing to cost savings and improved operational effectiveness.• Provided expert guidance and support on compensation matters, leveraging strong analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive informed decision-making and optimize compensation practices.

• Oversee all operations of full-service landscaping company, including operations, finance, human resources and marketing.• Develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention, through effective communication, project management, and quality control.• Manage financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, estimating costs, generating proposals and contracts, invoicing, and monitoring profitability. Prepare and file required federal, state, local, and regulatory tax filings.• Provide leadership and guidance to the team, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting professional development and growth opportunities.• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, implement innovative strategies, and continuously seek new business opportunities to drive company growth and success.

• Led organizations in improving functions, reducing costs, and enhancing customer support.• Provided contract work focusing on human resources, data analysis, and process improvement.• Collaborated with key individuals across departments to understand client needs.• Conducted a compensation study resulting in modified compensation structures for 300+ employees.• Assumed HR Manager responsibilities during extended medical leave.• Delivered detailed reports to senior management on Reduction-in-Force scenarios, projecting costs, savings, and demographic data.• Implemented SilkRoad's OpenHire applicant tracking software for multiple clients.• Audited training files and developed a new system for tracking ISO-related training.

• Analyzed and leveraged HR-related data to drive strategic changes in company policies, procedures, and systems.• Compensation Management: Strategically implemented and administered objective pay structure, rewards systems, and overall compensation practices to attract, motivate, and retain employees. Participated in wage surveys.• Evaluated, redesigned, and administered performance-based merit increases and year-end bonuses in collaboration with senior management.• Benefits Administration: Efficiently managed daily operations, including open enrollment, reconciling invoices, analysis of benefit utilization, active participation in the renewal process and broker meetings, and proposing cost-effective improvements.• Developed and implemented HR processes and procedures for efficient data collection and record-keeping in compliance with applicable regulations.• Prepared Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1, and Vets 100-A data, ensuring adherence to reporting requirements.• Streamlined various HR processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in day-to-day operations and project tasks.• Directed the successful implementation of the company's first HRIS system.• Identified business needs and authored requirements for HRIS system improvements, enhancements, and upgrades.• Coordinated testing and integration of data updates in the HRIS system, ensuring seamless functionality.• Provided advice, training, and first-line support to users of the HRIS system.• Managed the collection and input of data into the HRIS system, conducting audits to ensure data integrity and accuracy.• Generated ad-hoc queries and reports to support data-driven decision-making.• Prepared materials and communications for employees and management regarding projects, policies, procedures, and programs in coordination with senior staff.• Addressed and resolved HR process and procedure issues, providing effective and viable solutions.

• Acted as a primary business partner responsible for financials of a multi-million dollar business unit.• Lead for data that fed into the Financial Model from which Budgets and Forecasts are derived.• Led improvements in data accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.• Prepared and analyzed budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.• Conducted proactive analysis of business trends and provided recommendations.• Managed month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance explanations.• Improved existing reports for efficiency and accuracy.• Completed ad hoc and special projects for senior managers and executives.

• Provided personalized financial guidance and investment advice to clients, assessing their financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.• Developed comprehensive financial plans, including investment strategies, retirement planning, and wealth management, tailored to clients' individual needs and objectives• Built and maintained strong client relationships, offering ongoing support, monitoring portfolio performance, and proactively addressing clients' changing financial needs and market conditions.

• Supervised compliance matters and conducted internal audits.• Assisted in recruitment and training of Financial Advisors.• Established and managed over 1500 brokerage accounts.• Executed market trades with accuracy and speed.