Jeffrey Wright

About Jeffrey Wright

As a seasoned Total Rewards and Compensation professional, I bring over a decade of expertise in developing and leading comprehensive compensation, benefits, and equity programs. In my current role as Head of Total Rewards at Weave, I\'ve successfully designed and implemented key initiatives, including equity programs in preparation for IPO, and led the company\'s first compensation review process. With a focus on optimizing benefits, I’ve driven cost savings of over 10% while enhancing offerings, demonstrating my ability to align HR strategies with business goals.My experience spans multiple industries and global roles, having led compensation and benefits teams at Honeywell, where I was responsible for multi-billion-dollar divisions, M&A due diligence, and executive compensation planning. I thrive in dynamic environments, spearheading projects that include benefit transitions, compensation benchmarking, and managing high-impact incentive programs. I am passionate about creating programs that not only attract top talent but also foster retention and engagement. Specialties: Total Rewards Strategy, Compensation & Benefits, Executive Compensation, Equity Programs (RSUs, Stock Options, ESPP), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), IPO Readiness & Transition, Sales Incentive Plans, Global Compensation Benchmarking, Market Analysis & Job Evaluation, Employee Engagement & Retention, Benefits Optimization & Cost Savings, Compensation Committee Support, HR Strategy & Leadership, Vendor Management (401k, Equity Platforms), Workday Compensation, Leadership Development, HR Systems & Process Implementation.

Experience

1. Head of Total Rewards

   Weave

   Jul 2021 — Present · Lehi, UT, US

   Lead the development, implementation and administration of compensation and benefits program companywide • Designed and managed all equity programs in preparation for going public including transition from options to RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Directed Share Program, RSU guidelines and annual equity refresher program • Support the Compensation Committee initiatives, including executive compensation programs, IPO equity Programs and board compensation. • Lead the first Compensation Review process in Workday and all related workstreams • Influenced the direction and redesign of benefit programs within the first 6 months and switched 80% of our benefit vendors saving over 10% in premiums allowing us to enhance our benefit offerings • Lead the transition of new vendors for our equity platform (Fidelity), 401k advisor and 401k record keeper (Empower) • Manage a team consisting of a Compensation Analysts and Benefits Specialists • Drive market analysis and benchmarking for current and future roles on all aspects of compensation

Education

• Utah State University

  MBA, Business

  2011 — 2012

• Utah State University

  Bachelors, Public Relations and Marketing

  2008 — 2009

• Utah State University

  MSHR, Masters of Human Resources

  2010 — 2011

• Salt Lake Community College

  A.S, Business

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Web Site Production
• Marketing
• Human Capital Management
• Bookkeeping
• Press Releases
• Public Relations
• Market Planning
• Contract Management
• Research
• Newsletters
• Bank Reconciliation