Shelton Thomas Email and Phone Number

As a leader on the Global Compensation Solutions & Practices Team, I led a team of consultants, analysts and specialists who provided consulting at scale to Cisco’s 8k+ non-executive leaders globally. As part of the Compensation People Leader community, I helped shape and lead key strategic priorities in our organization. I built, supported and developed my team of 8 to deliver efficient, effective and fair compensation solutions to non-executive leaders, while balancing unique… Show more As a leader on the Global Compensation Solutions & Practices Team, I led a team of consultants, analysts and specialists who provided consulting at scale to Cisco’s 8k+ non-executive leaders globally. As part of the Compensation People Leader community, I helped shape and lead key strategic priorities in our organization. I built, supported and developed my team of 8 to deliver efficient, effective and fair compensation solutions to non-executive leaders, while balancing unique business/geographic strategies. I proactively identified and led multiple compensation projects, including developing and managing repeatable, scalable processes that optimized experience and operations. Further, I partnered with my peer leader to drive clear and transparent expectations, measurements and accountability for the team. We also applied compensation expertise, data insights, cost modeling, creative solutions and operational processes to drive value and coach team members. Show less

As a compensation consultant on the Compensation Solutions & Intelligence team I provided consulting at scale globally to Cisco’s 8k+ non-executive leader population. My responsibilities included influencing leaders where needed to ensure Cisco’s compensation strategy was being fairly and accurately implemented and achieved. Types of consultation included: out-of-cycle merit increases/promotions/lateral moves, International Transfer salary consultations, Domestic Relocations salary… Show more As a compensation consultant on the Compensation Solutions & Intelligence team I provided consulting at scale globally to Cisco’s 8k+ non-executive leader population. My responsibilities included influencing leaders where needed to ensure Cisco’s compensation strategy was being fairly and accurately implemented and achieved. Types of consultation included: out-of-cycle merit increases/promotions/lateral moves, International Transfer salary consultations, Domestic Relocations salary consultations, New Hire Offer exceptions (base/sign-on/equity, Sales New Year Readiness and other ad-hoc requests as necessary. Show less

As a functional compensation program manager, I assisted in the delivery and execution of HR programs for Cisco employees and leaders. In this role, I worked primarily with the Engineering and Corporate Functions (Legal, Operations, HR, Finance etc.) Americas region Client Facing HR Managers with the design, roll-out and delivery of compensation and HR programs. I provided customized metrics and budget administration support, as well as program consultation and escalation support. I also… Show more As a functional compensation program manager, I assisted in the delivery and execution of HR programs for Cisco employees and leaders. In this role, I worked primarily with the Engineering and Corporate Functions (Legal, Operations, HR, Finance etc.) Americas region Client Facing HR Managers with the design, roll-out and delivery of compensation and HR programs. I provided customized metrics and budget administration support, as well as program consultation and escalation support. I also assisted in the implementation of customized, functional-specific processes within our broader programs. The role further required collaboration on projects, providing program training support and assisting with post-program assessments. Show less

- Built and maintained effective partnerships with COEs/Partners to ensure successful collaboration in the resolution of escalated cases while providing world class customer service to our employee population.- Served as a Tier II SME for Stock, Limited Restructure Support, Sync Up/Team Space (Formerly CPC), Payroll receiving Tier I escalations and resolving or working with COEs/Partners to resolve in a timely manner.- Co-Led ongoing COE/SME Meetings with the Global Stock Plan… Show more - Built and maintained effective partnerships with COEs/Partners to ensure successful collaboration in the resolution of escalated cases while providing world class customer service to our employee population.- Served as a Tier II SME for Stock, Limited Restructure Support, Sync Up/Team Space (Formerly CPC), Payroll receiving Tier I escalations and resolving or working with COEs/Partners to resolve in a timely manner.- Co-Led ongoing COE/SME Meetings with the Global Stock Plan Services Team and America’s Payroll Team to resolve America’s escalations and ensure adherence to published SLAs while the current Lifecycle Lead covers escalations received from all other regions.- Ensured that training documentation related to Stock, TeamSpace and Payroll are updated for new employee training on the Tier I team.- Continuously identified training opportunities for Tier I Reps.- Served as a mentor to a new Tier II Rep in the Dalian, China location to ensure satisfactory development as a Tier II Rep- Participated in projects as assigned while maintaining key Tier II metrics.- Submitted suggestions for new content or modification of existing content within Employee Services Information Query as case trends require.- Served as a New Employee Orientation Facilitator conducting New Employee Orientation Training Sessions 2-3 times a quarter. Show less

- Assisted the Americas Cisco employee population with all facets of Human Resource programs, including, but not limited to compensation, stock, payroll, staffing & recruitment, talent management, and limited restructure programs.- Researched and resolved incoming inquiries within the specified Service Level Agreement timeframe.- Served as an SME for CPC, used for mid-year and annual review cycle programs as well as an SME for any Stock related inquiries.- Participated… Show more - Assisted the Americas Cisco employee population with all facets of Human Resource programs, including, but not limited to compensation, stock, payroll, staffing & recruitment, talent management, and limited restructure programs.- Researched and resolved incoming inquiries within the specified Service Level Agreement timeframe.- Served as an SME for CPC, used for mid-year and annual review cycle programs as well as an SME for any Stock related inquiries.- Participated in a pilot group for the rollout of Click-to-Chat support as an avenue of support for HR related inquiries.- Served as a Mentor/Coach for interns taking part in the rotational Human Resources Undergrad Program.- Notified team via email of ongoing trends/call drivers with resolution (if available) to reduce case escalations. Show less

• Work with Program Director on the administering and implementation of the TEACH-UP Grant Program guidelines as outlined in the grant application to the United States Department of Education• Coordinate the recruitment and selection processes of applicants to the TEACH-UP Grant Program• Generate welcome letters to candidates chosen to participate in the TEACH-UP Grant Program• Process all tuition reimbursement requests, NC teacher licensure fee reimbursement requests, PRAXIS II… Show more • Work with Program Director on the administering and implementation of the TEACH-UP Grant Program guidelines as outlined in the grant application to the United States Department of Education• Coordinate the recruitment and selection processes of applicants to the TEACH-UP Grant Program• Generate welcome letters to candidates chosen to participate in the TEACH-UP Grant Program• Process all tuition reimbursement requests, NC teacher licensure fee reimbursement requests, PRAXIS II exam fee reimbursement requests, and travel reimbursement requests• Negotiate, write, and manage all contracts for grant vendors• Manage and reconcile the $2.2 Million grant budget in accordance with Federal United States Department of Education Transition to Teaching Grant and Wake County Public School System guidelines• Prepare direct payments, purchase orders, and warehouse requisitions in accordance with the Wake County Public School System Finance Manual• Maintain an inventory of equipment purchased with grant funds and used for grant activities• Research, collect, and disaggregate relevant program data for use in the Annual Performance Report Show less