Harold Rider

About Harold Rider

I’m a high-performing business development professional specializing in Total Rewards, compensation strategy, job architecture, and digital workforce solutions. Currently, I work at Korn Ferry, partnering with organizations to design competitive, equitable, and data-driven rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent.In my current role, I’ve consistently exceeded quota and driven meaningful growth-$1.87M pipeline generated in 20•••00% to quota (multiple quarters)-173%–200% to quota in FY26 Q1–Q2I bring a consultative, relationship-driven approach to sales—helping HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and executive leaders solve complex challenges around pay transparency, market benchmarking, incentive design, and total rewards strategy. Leveraging Korn Ferry’s industry-leading compensation data and digital tools, I help clients move from insight to action with confidence.Previously at PayScale, I consistently ranked among top performers nationally, exceeding quota across multiple regions while building strong C-suite relationships and uncovering new enterprise opportunities.My strengths include-Enterprise & mid-market business development-Account growth & expansion-Compensation & Total Rewards solutions-Job architecture & workforce analytics-Executive-level stakeholder engagementI’m passionate about helping organizations align people strategy with business outcomes, and I thrive in fast-paced, performance-oriented environments.

Experience

1. Business Development Manager, Total Rewards

   Korn Ferry

   Nov 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   2025 Pipeline 20•••73% to quota Q3- 173% to quota Q2- 200% to quota Q1FY 20•••00% to quota Q4- 100% to quota Q3Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm that helps companies design optimal organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities. We work with clients to hire the right people and advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their workforce. Focused on our comprehensive compensation and total rewards solutions that help organizations attract, retain, and engage top talent. Our services include market benchmarking, pay equity analysis, incentive design, and total rewards strategy development. Leveraging one of the world’s largest proprietary pay databases, Korn Ferry delivers data-driven insights to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.

Skills

• Sales
• Teamwork
• Management
• Inventory
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Project Management
• Research
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Economics
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Time Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Advertising