Melanie Sprague
Director, Total Rewards @ Savers | Expertise in Total Rewards Strategy, Executive Compensation, Incentive Planning & Equity/Stock Plan Administration
- Role
- Director Total Rewards at Savers | Value Village
- Location
- Bellevue, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melanie Sprague
Strategic HR leader with multiple industry certifications and a proven track record designing/implementing cutting-edge total rewards strategies/systems for industry-leading organizations such as Starbucks, Nordstrom, Savers, Physio-Control, and Intellectual Ventures. Recognized throughout career for highly effective team leadership and development skills, in addition to organizational design expertise and the ability to partner with executive peers to initiate/sustain enterprise-wide change initiatives Passionate about applying innovation in the compensation and benefits area to help companies reduce costs, scale for growth, secure competitive advantage, and maximize employee engagement/retention. Additional strengths as a thought leader and executive coach, educating both external audiences and cross-functional internal leaders on solutions for addressing challenging team dynamics, cultural factors, and people issues.Areas of expertise include:• Total Rewards Strategy & Implementation • Strategic Planning / Vision / Goal-Setting • Team Hiring, Mentoring, Empowerment & Leadership • Benefits Administration & Payroll Management• Employment Law Compliance (FLSA, ERISA, EEO)• Equity / Stock Option / 401k Plan Administration• Executive Compensation & Sales Incentive Plans • Restructuring & Business Transformation Initiatives• HRIS/HCM Software & System Implementation • M&A Due Diligence & Post-Acquisition Integration• Change Management & Organizational Development • Vendor Management & Contract NegotiationHold multiple top industry certifications including Senior Certified HR Professional (SHRM-SCP); Global Renumeration Professional (GRP); and Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). Industry background spans Consumer Products, Retail, Healthcare & Wellness, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and Consulting.
Experience
Director Total Rewards
Jun 2016 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Recruited to direct all aspects of compensation, equity, and total rewards for this employee global retailer with operations in the US, Canada, and Australia. Manage three teams comprised of 13 staff and engage in close collaboration with executive peers in the Operations, Logistics, and Sourcing departments to analyze changing workforce needs, review HR metrics, and continuously revise total rewards and performance management strategies in order to meet the changing needs of the business.
Education
Bryn Mawr College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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