Kate M.

About Kate M.

Compensation Strategy | Market Based Results | Performance Driven ProgramsA global compensation leader with extensive experience across global and regional scopes. I help organizations design reward programs that are equitable, results-driven, and aligned with a meaningful employee experience.I’ve held leadership roles with diverse organizations including Manufacturing, CX, Healthcare, Financial Services, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Consulting. From integrating multiple organizations before, during and after mergers, to aligning pay with business strategy and advising through change, I focus on scalable, business-focused solutions that deliver lasting impact. I design trusted compensation strategies I build clear, equitable job structures I turn data into actionable insights I advise leaders and build lasting partnerships Highlights from my work:At Foundever, my team and I consolidated multiple legacy bonus programs under one enterprise-wide program — simplifying complexity, aligning with a shifting CX market, and strengthening consistency across the organization.At Jeld-Wen, working with external consultants, I led the Compensation Team implementation of the Compensation Module for salary and incentive planning in Success Factors from design to deployment. At University Health Care System – successfully integrated the acquisition by Advent Health by transitioning Compensation and Benefits programs.In addition I have: Led and developed Compensation teams and functions across diverse functions and regions Designed and managed broad-based, incentive, and executive compensation programs Assisted teams through mergers, restructuring, and large-scale change Integrated systems and processes Supported Global Rewards Teams in APAC and EMEATop skillsCompensation Strategy & Design • Broad-based Compensation • Incentive Plan Design & Delivery • Success Factors HRIS Integration & Compensation Module Design • Total Rewards Integration • Market Pricing • Job Architecture and Structure Build

Experience

1. Program Manager Compensation - North America Markets

   Foundever

   Jan 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Spearhead the North America compensation team of two analysts, providing outstanding COE service to vertical lines of business.Developed and implemented new programs for Salary Surveys, Market Pricing, and Compensation Structures for the North America region.Designed and deployed compensation structures across all employee groups and led training for HR partners on salary ranges and grades.Manage and execute incentive programs for Regional and Local Incentive awards on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Revitalized and rolled out all training guides for incentive programs, ensuring materials were current and effective.Oversee the annual pay cycle within SuccessFactors, from initial project planning to training, deployment, and processing.

Education

• Emory University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• Cornell University

  MILR, Labor Relations

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Market Pricing
• Performance Management
• HR Metrics
• Hris
• Job Descriptions
• Compensation & Benefit
• Employee Health
• Employee Wellness
• Employee Benefits
• Salary
• Wellness Programs
• Benefits Plan Design
• Job Analysis
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Human Resources
• Executive Pay
• Benefits Administration
• Employee Relations
• Incentive Programs
• Job Evaluation
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Compensation & Benefits
• Flsa and Dol Compliance