Nicole Lovano Doria

About Nicole Lovano Doria

I act as a trusted and strategic compensation consulting partner to national and local organizations and client groups. I hold my CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification in addition to a solid career background of 20+ years of compensation experience. My expertise comprises several compensation facets which include compensation philosophy development; market-based benchmarking to promote competitive and equitable compensation systems; job analysis, architecture, and job leveling framework; base pay structure design; compensation best practices, principles, and policies; merit planning/pay for performance; and compensation analysis to advance compensation initiatives that support the vision, philosophy, and business strategy of organizations. My strong commitment and specialized compensation knowledge position our clients for organizational success.

Experience

1. Senior Compensation Consultant

   Erc

   Jul 2021 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

   Provide in-depth guidance and strategic consultation to assist clients with specific compensation planning matters.Deliver exceptional compensation consulting and project deliverables to clients that are competitive and cost-effective that result in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent within organizations.Establish strong relationships with clients to successfully implement compensation systems and strategies that assist in the making of a great workplace culture.Conduct detailed compensation analysis, present key insights, and recommend solutions to support compensation program design and strategic decision making. Perform market benchmarking to evaluate internal equity and external competitiveness, in the refinement of job architecture and pay ranges that guide business objectives.Stay current around compensation trends and provide subject matter expertise.Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations.Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and tact.Oversee all compensation consulting client relations from intake through project completion, to include setting expectations, fielding questions, providing updates, facilitating meetings, and influencing the right outcomes. Manage established budget, scope, and timeline are met for all compensation consulting projects. Ensure project deliverables and services exceed client expectations.Connect with current and prospective compensation consulting clients to build relationships and identify opportunities to support their needs. Maintain a solid understanding of the benefits of ERC products and services to actively share with clients and prospective clients. Assist the sales and marketing teams with client outreach to generate repeat and new business development opportunities for the compensation consulting practice area. Mentor team members who act as junior-level resources on compensation consulting projects.

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resources Management & Labor Relations