Tara Ferguson
Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst @University of Alaska
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst @University of Alaska
EDUCATION
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
SKILLS
ABOUT TARA FERGUSON
With over 20 years of progressive HR experience, I have successfully implemented strategic initiatives that drive performance, efficiency, growth, and employee engagement. My expertise spans compensation, classification, employee and labor relations, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and talent management. Key accomplishments include conducting the first-ever pay equity analysis for staff, faculty, and executives, redesigning and aligning four geographically dispersed HR offices, and creating a consistent, competitive, and equitable benchmarking and compensation framework. I am deeply committed to solving complex challenges, fostering strong relationships, and driving meaningful organizational change.In addition to my strategic contributions, I bring extensive experience providing expert guidance to leadership and employees on diverse HR matters, including investigations, audits, disciplinary actions, grievances, conflict resolution, and terminations. In my previous role as the Director of Labor and Employee Relations I successfully led a six-person team focused on ensuring compliance, fairness, and effectiveness across HR policies and processes. My labor relations experience includes serving as chief or co-chief negotiator for eight union contracts and co-administering the university’s confidential hotline system, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex, high-stakes situations with professionalism and integrity.
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