Mike Kramer

About Mike Kramer

Senior Total Rewards leader with 20+ years of experience designing and managing compensation, benefits, and payroll strategies that align with business objectives and organizational values. Proven expertise in executive compensation, pay equity, and integrating Total Rewards programs into broader talent strategies. Trusted collaborator with C-suite leaders and Boards, with a focus on financial stewardship, continuous improvement, and employee experience.

Experience

1. Senior Director Total Rewards

   REV Group, Inc

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Oversee the Total Rewards team, which includes the strategy, design and administration of compensation, benefits, and payroll processes.• Partner with CEO, CFO, General Counsel, CHRO, and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to design and recommend executive compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, long-term equity awards (RSUs, PSUs), and perquisites.• Coordinate mergers and acquisitions within human resources, which includes partnering with finance and legal teams to ensure timely discovery and transitional services.• Ensure compensation, benefits, and payroll are compliant, financially sound, integrate with the company’s broader mission and vision, while also ensuring that the value proposition of our Total Rewards programs are valued and easily understood by our employees.

Education

• Drake University

  BS, Mathematics

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Executive Pay
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Executive Compensation
• Workforce Planning
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Excel
• Employee Benefits
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Strategy
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation Administration
• Personnel Management
• Organizational Design
• Talent Acquisition
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Leadership Development