Edgar Correa

About Edgar Correa

Hi, I’m Edgar I’m a bilingual human resource professional with heavy experience in HRIS, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Training & Development, Performance Management, Global HR operations, with a specific focus on Global Compensation. I have generated this experience in multiple industries including: automotive, oil & gas, manufacturing, retail, HR consulting, non-profit volunteering, legal, hospitality, energy & chemicals, construction, and educational institutions.In my spare time I enjoy volunteering with SkillsUSA. A nationwide non-profit organization of over students in skilled/technical trades ranging from middle school to college/post-secondary to succeed in the workforce. SkillsUSA has a great history of connecting students to a great number of leading business & industry companies worldwide. This organization focuses on advancing talent within career and technical education programs so students are prepared for the workforce, day one!I am a big advocate of health & wellness. My greatest personal accomplishment is having lost over 175 pounds and now being in the best health of my life! It is my great pleasure to have converted my passion for health & wellness into my career profession by having administered employee fitness reimbursement plans, health fair clinics, COVID-19 safety protocols, mental health awareness campaigns, and company sponsored 5K marathons. Feel free to connect with me if you are interested in human resources, health & wellness, compensation administration, HRIS solutions, and skilled trades.

Experience

1. Compensation Lead - Workday (Corporate)

   Bridgestone Americas

   Feb 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Bridgestone operates production facilities and employees across the globe. Bridgestone develops, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, and mobility solutions.• Leading the design, development, and implementation of global compensation programs in close collaboration with the total rewards team and senior leadership. Ensuring TR strategy alignment with organizational goals and market competitiveness.• Optimizing Workday’s Core and Advance Compensation module. Including complex configuration, system enhancements, security, and integrations with external HR systems.• Leveraging advanced data analytics within Workday to generate detailed reports, dashboards, and reliable data insights.• Designing and overseeing sophisticated variable compensation programs, such as short-term incentives, sales incentives, and executive compensation plans.• Developing and implementing effective communication strategies and training programs for Compensation Workday tools.• Leading compensation integrations for global mergers & acquisitions. Including job profile benchmarking, incentive plans, business processes, compensation grades, & Workday implementations. • Contributing to the organizational strategy by aligning compensation plans with benefits & career development initiatives.• Staying current with advancements in Workday and compensation management technologies. Recommending and implementing new tools and practices to enhance continuous improvement compensation strategies across all business units.• Identifying and implementing process improvements within the organizations Workday Compensation module to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and streamlining the user experience.• Leading multiple cross-functional project teams in executing compensation-related initiatives.• Mentoring and developing HR analysts by fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Education

• Porter High School

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

• Lone Star College

  Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management with a concentration in Human Resource