Sara Rheaume

About Sara Rheaume

Experienced leader in total rewards philosophy and strategy, specializing in building sustainable programs for private and public companies. Skilled in designing and implementing total reward programs that align with company goals. Collaborative approach with leadership to secure program support, budget, and technical platforms.

Experience

1. Compensation and Performance Manager

   ABB

   Aug 2025 — Present · Cary, NC, US

   Develop, execute, and contribute to compensation strategy in alignment with Corporate guidance, policies, and procedures. • Partner to Business Areas and Divisions to advise on strategy, process, policy, best practices, and develop solutions.• Develop, manage, and support compensation programs to ensure alignment with the company’s compensation philosophy, business objectives, and compliance with local laws and regulations.• Collaborate with US Compliance and Labor and Employment Law teams to ensure compliance with laws, HR policies, and standards.• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation programs and strategies in attracting, retaining, and engaging talent.• Implement and continuously improve rewards processes and procedures in alignment with company guidance.• Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders to address challenges through HR and compensation practices, and advises on solutions that support long-term goals.• Lead a team of Compensation Operations professionals managing end-to-end processes and service delivery in line with SLAs and Workday development.• Monitor market trends to recommend viable compensation solutions.• Share local best practices with other regions and countries.• Act as local contact for the Corporate Expert Services team, contributing to design projects and pilots, and providing feedback to improve future programs.• Manage certain vendor relationships, guiding service providers and monitoring quality and cost.• Develop financial and budget estimates for the US and PR to support competitive and sustainable compensation programs.• Communicate and train managers and HR colleagues on policies, programs, and standards.

Education

• Champlain College

  Associate's degree, Accounting

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General