Laura M.

About Laura M.

Research-driven Compensation Analyst & Human Resources Management professional with 20+ years of experience. Adept at working in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Committed to exceptional work ethic and motivated by challenges. Meticulous and resourceful in spearheading, organizing, and completing projects. SHRM-CP earned in February 2022; CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) in progress.

Experience

1. Compensation Analyst

   United Rentals

   Jan 2022 — Present · US

   Prepare and maintain job descriptions for each position in the organization; ensure descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed by incumbents.• Interview and survey employees and managers to gather and document job, organizational, and occupational information including duties, responsibilities, and skills required by each job.•Assess jobs and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate salary range.•Benchmark jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position.•Prepare and maintain job classifications and salary scales.•Prepare and present summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information.•Gather data from market-based compensation surveys; use spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends.•Evaluate and implement job analysis instruments and materials.•Conduct data and cost analyses to be used in employee negotiations and collective bargaining agreements.•Research employee benefits in similar industries; based on findings, recommend changes or updates to the companys existing benefits or policies.•Conduct focus groups to collect employee feedback on specific issues or topics related to benefits and compensation.•Plan and communicate preferred methods and best practices for hiring, training, compensating, and evaluating employees.•Advise management on applicable state and federal employment regulations, benefits and compensation policies, human resource procedures, and collective agreements.

Education

• University of Louisiana Monroe

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Event Planning
• Profit & Loss Management
• Microsoft Word
• Events Coordination
• Payroll Administration
• Recruiting
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Outlook
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Social Media
• Communication
• Office Administration
• Proofreading
• Accounts Payable
• Customer Service
• Academic Tutoring
• Interpersonal Communication
• Marketing
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Human Resources
• Task Management
• Accounts Receivable
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Social Networking
• Office Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Quickbooks
• Fundraising
• Budgets
• Hiring Practices
• Typing (70+ Wpm)
• Text Editing
• Attention to Detail
• Interview Preparation
• Strategic Planning