Provide expert, professional consultation to a wide-range of clients regarding compensation programs and practices. Conduct market analysis on salary trends and competitive wage levels. Design salary structures to align client organizations with market and industry-leading practices. Assess cost impact for implementing market-based compensation programs and present findings to clients, including top leaders and governing boards. Serve as the primary expert on compensation and classification best practices within a team of professional staff.

Provided professional analysis and project management support for compensation programs and structures for Jones Lang LeSalle (JLL), a multi-national Fortune 500 commercial real estate and property management firm. Supported company-wide, global initiatives to enhance compensation practices, in alignment with industry-leading best practices. Served as an independent contractor on a project-basis.

Managed and oversaw all strategic compensation functions related to the University's staff employees, ensuring that all services and programs support the University's mission, values, and objectives, and that they remain compliant with all relevant laws, regulations, and quality standards. Established and promoted effective compensation frameworks and structures all University staff. Oversaw the introduction or modification of staff compensation initiatives that are responsive to both immediate client needs and the long-term best interests of the institution.

Provided professional leadership and coordination in the development, implementation and administration of job classification and compensation programs for staff employees across a large and multifaceted University. Researched and evaluated organizational needs, market trends, and develop responsive compensation programs, methods, systems and approaches. Provided integrated advice, leadership, and support to HR Generalists and client constituencies on a wide range of compensation and classification-related issues. Researched strategic compensation issues, developed proposals and recommendations, and actively participated in strategic compensation planning.This includes the following:- Provided guidance and training to HR Generalists, lower-level Compensation analysts, and client constituencies on day-to-day compensation issues, policy interpretation, problem resolution and compliance with University, state, and federal regulations- Led and facilitated large-scale, enterprise-wide compensation, classification, and market parity studies- Oversaw the maintenance and integrity of job description databases and the job description website; consult with IT systems analysts regarding problems with programming or data integrity- Performed complex analyses of sensitive and/or large-scale compensation and classification issues; compile integrated reports for senior leadership- Reviewed the University's staff pay plan on a regular basis to assess internal equity and competitiveness with the marketplace; develop strategies and recommend adjustments as necessary to support the University's strategic plan and objectives- Evaluated and provided quality control the administration of classifications, re-classifications, and salary adjustments; participated in the planning and design of enterprise-level policies, standards, and formats

Provided a full range of professional guidance, coordination, and support related to staff compensation within a highly regulated environment. Administered and maintained various compensation-related data management systems, and participated in implementation of corporate-level compensation programs and initiatives. Provided advice, training, and support to HR generalists and the University community in the application of compensation management, guidelines, procedures and best practices. This includes:- Provided training and instruction to HR generalists in the day-to-day application of compensation programs, policies and procedures- Collaborated with HR generalists in the analysis and review of job classification and reclassification requests; provided quality control the job classification process for both existing positions and newly created positions, performed job audits as appropriate- Researched and analyzed competitive compensation practices in the job market; contributed to established compensation surveys; developed and implemented custom surveys- Developed and wrote job descriptions to accurately describe job content, utilizing specialized, relational database job description software- Maintained and updated compensation databases and the job description website and made recommendations for system enhancements- Assisted and collaborated in the planning, coordination, facilitation, administration and reporting of the annual salary review program for regular staff and the development of the University Affirmative Action Plan- Acted as a primary point of contact and consultation for HR generalists and the University community on job classification, organizational structure development, job design, and associated compensation issues

Provided generalist HR support and counsel to University administrators, managers, supervisors and employees (total organizational size of approximately 900 employees). Served in a coaching and consultative capacity to promote the mission of UNM Human Resources and support the University in the following ways:- Helped departments tap into their people power to solve complex organizational and interpersonal problems- Offered ideas, options and advice on a wide range of HR functions, including (but not limited to) employee and labor relations, performance optimization, recruitment, compensation and change management- Identified and acted on opportunities to improve programs, processes, communications and/or training to yield greater effectiveness and results- Participated in face-to-face facilitations to help employees and managers work together more cohesively and successfully- Contributed to organizational design and change initiatives- Acted in both hands-on and strategic roles- Assisted departments and individuals in navigating HR policies and practices

Administered the day-to-day Human Resources activities for 175 student and full-time staff within the University of New Mexico Residence Life & Student Housing department, which included the following:- Served as primary liaison with University Human Resources department- Ensured that all institutional HR strategies, services, programs,and initiatives were implemented within University Student Housing department- Provided operational advice and consultation to component University Student Housing managers and staff on a comprehensive range of human resources issues- Served as the organization's primary point of HR administration, and provided input into broad operational decision-making as a member of the component's management team

Served as member of UNM Residence Life and Student Housing management team.Participated in department strategic planning and leadership.Contributed to problem solving and project planning.Provided administrative support to management personnel.

Provide administrative support to the UNM Residence Life & Student Housing Associate Director of Resident Education. Supervised customer service desks & mail room and managed key distribution.

Provide instruction to undergraduate students within the Anderson School of Management - Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA) program regarding HR Theories and Practice (MGMT 464)

Provided customer service in connection to confidential records. Trained student peers on office processes, procedures and FERPA requirements.