Allison Gordon

About Allison Gordon

Accomplished Compensation Manager with a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations degree in Human Resources and Organizations from Cornell University and a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Certification. Expertise in analyzing complex organizational challenges, rigorously evaluating risks, and formulating data-driven recommendations that steer critical decisions. Success in cultivating influential partnerships with senior executives, HR leaders, and cross-functional teams to consult on adaptive compensation solutions aligned with dynamic business priorities. Drive impactful outcomes through strategic insight, persuasive communication, and executive-level presentation skills, shaping leadership direction and enhancing organizational success.Key Skills: Compensation Management | Incentive & Bonus Plan Management | Market Salary Benchmarking & Analysis | Salary Structures | Project Management | Change Management | Job Evaluations | Workday | SharePoint | Radford | Mercer | Comptryx| WTW | Culpepper | NACE | Callidus | SAP | PeopleSoft | Microsoft Office | Copilot

Experience

1. Compensation Manager

   Wilbur-Ellis

   Jun 2025 — Present

   People leader for the Compensation team responsible for a 2,500‑employee workforce across the US and Canada.Lead compensation programs, including base pay, short-term and long-term incentives, and sales incentive plans.Direct annual merit, bonus, and sales incentive cycles, including communications, manager training, and administration of the Workday Advanced Compensation module.Partner with HR and business leaders to recommend competitive, scalable compensation solutions that support talent acquisition, retention, and business goals.Responsible for job pricing, market benchmarking, role architecture, and participation in compensation surveys to ensure competitive pay practices across the organization.Manage and maintain the job catalog, job evaluations, and career framework, ensuring consistency and market alignment for internal mobility and talent acquisition.Leverage ongoing learning about compensation trends to enhance fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.Develop ad hoc compensation analyses, recommend corrective actions, and support process improvement initiatives for the HR team.Project manage the vendor selection and implementation processes for a new software platform to manage equity programs, including discovery sessions, validating requirements, partnering with the vendor on build decisions, and driving toward a smooth go‑live.

Education

• Cornell University

  Master's Degree (MILR), Industrial and Labor Relations - Human Resources

  2008 — 2010

• University of Michigan

  BS, Psychology, Statistics

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Recruitmax
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Statistics
• Interviews
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Business Intelligence
• Employee Recognition
• Leadership
• Sap
• Financial Modeling
• Spss
• Google Apps
• Ms Office Suite
• Research
• Wikis
• Internal Communications
• Sales Compensation
• Project Management
• Sharepoint Administration
• Organizational Behavior
• Microsoft Office