Donna Tidwell

About Donna Tidwell

Over 10 years’ experience in analytical roles, combining strong critical thinking skills with robust hospitality proficiencies.

Experience

1. Compensation Manager

   Marriott International

   Apr 2024 — Present · Bethesda, MD, US

   As an integral member of the Global Compensation team, I provide consulting and analytical support of global compensation activities related to job evaluation, salary analysis and pay equity, incentive plan design and administration, and project execution. I execute moderate to complex project tasks in accordance with developed project plans. I support Marriott\'s compensation philosophy and programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, strong programmatic governance and compliance with applicable regulations and policies.• Provides on-going and timely compensation consulting expertise regarding management and non-management compensation issues. This includes job leveling, Exempt/Non-Exempt FLSA testing, salary analysis, survey participation, incentive design, project participation and aiding business partners in making informed compensation decisions in compliance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable Federal, State and Local laws.• Researches, compiles and analyzes market data, salary surveys, compensation trends and relevant internal data to effectively make recommendations for customer groups to support informed, data driven compensation decisions. Independently builds data models and spreadsheets to support decisions related to the effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency of compensation programs including providing alternatives to consider and recommendations for action.• Conducts job evaluations using market data and internal leveling practices as needed for new and revised positions. Tracks and maintains survey matches and final leveling in an internal tracking system.• Participates in annual bonus process for the assigned disciplines to ensure bonuses are processed timely and accurately.• Works on cross-functional teams with members from a variety of disciplines

Education

• Messiah University

  BA, History

  1988 — 1992