Carolyn Pridemore

About Carolyn Pridemore

I\'m an accomplished and results-driven Human Resources professional with extensive experience supporting multi-state organizations across a variety of industries - including manufacturing, technology, security integration, tax consulting, and chemical manufacturing. I’m passionate about delivering Human Resources and Benefit strategies that align with business goals and drive operational efficiency, employee engagement, and overall performance.PROCESS IMPROVEMENT• Implemented a digital benefits onboarding solution via Learning Pool, improving new hire comprehension and reducing benefits team workload by 20%.• Launched ADP Onboarding module, streamlining the new hire process and cutting manual HR tasks by 50%.TOTAL REWARDS TRANSFORMATION• Led 401(k) record-keeper transition to Fidelity for employees with minimal disruption and full compliance.• Created and implemented Paid Family Leave policy enhancing our total rewards offerings for 1300+ U.S. employeesThroughout my career, I’ve partnered with senior and mid-level leaders to manage complex HR functions across both domestic and global environments. My areas of expertise include benefits administration, compliance, compensation, talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and Mergers & Acquisition integration. I take pride in building strong, collaborative relationships and helping organizations navigate change while fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures.I’m PHR and SHRM-CP certified, with a strong technical background in HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Dayforce, SAP, SuccessFactors, and Paycom.If you\'re looking for an HR leader who balances analytical thinking with a human touch — and believes people are a company’s greatest asset — let’s connect and start a conversation.Compensation | Benefit Design and Administration | Talent Acquisition | CompliancePerformance Management | Learning & Development | Employee Relations Global Mobility | Immigration | Human Resources | Mergers & AcquisitionsPaycom | Dayforce | UltiPro (UKG)| ADP Workforce Now | SuccessFactors | SAP#opentowork

Experience

1. Compensation & Benefits Manager

   Maverick Power

   Jun 2025 — Present · McKinney, TX, US

   Lead both day-to-day and long-term compensation initiatives, including job architecture, market bench-marking, and salary structures• Design and manage base pay (hourly and salaried), revise bonus program structure, and implement and Long-Term Incentive program• Provide clear, consistent guidance to leaders on compensation decisions during periods of rapid hiring and organizational change • Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with applicable laws and regulations• Own benefits strategy and administration, balancing competitiveness, cost management, and employee experience.• Manage end-to-end benefits programs across health, wellness, retirement, and equity, • Oversee vendor relationships and ensure smooth execution as the organization grows

Education

• Dallas Baptist University

  Master of Arts, HR Management

• Southern Methodist University

  Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Skills

• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Payroll Administration
• Payroll
• Employment Law
• Employee Benefits
• Workforce Planning
• Legal Compliance
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• New Hire Orientation
• Job Analysis
• Training
• Cobra
• Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Benefits
• Job Descriptions
• Succession Planning
• Onboarding
• Ceridian
• Coaching
• Personnel Management
• HR Consulting
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Adp Payroll
• Adp
• Human Resources
• Performance Management
• Employee Handbooks
• Open Enrollment
• Benefits Administration
• Orientation
• College Recruiting
• Peoplesoft
• Screening Resumes
• Compensation Administration