Angelica Parra

About Angelica Parra

Senior Benefits & Compensation Specialist with over 15 years of experience helping organizations align their total rewards strategies with operational goals and compliance standards. I specialize in designing and managing compensation structures, conducting job classification reviews, and overseeing leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, and STD/LTD. My background spans both public and private sectors—giving me a unique perspective on internal equity, external competitiveness, and employee engagement. I’ve supported national and international teams through compensation benchmarking, salary structure redesigns, and system implementations using HRIS platforms like Workday, ADP, and UltiPro. I hold an active Life & Health Insurance License, am Medicare-certified, and am bilingual in English and Spanish—which allows me to communicate effectively with diverse workforces and support inclusive HR practices. Whether I’m optimizing a benefits program or conducting a market analysis, I bring a strategic mindset, a passion for fairness, and a commitment to operational excellence. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Senior Benefits & Compensation Analyst

   Phoenix Suns

   Aug 2024 — Present · AZ, US

   Lead strategic administration of health, welfare, and leave programs across the organization.Conduct compensation analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.Collaborate with leadership to realign salary bands and total rewards programs.Resolve escalated benefits issues with a proactive, employee-focused approach.Generate data-driven reports on benefit utilization, cost trends, and compliance metrics.