A creative business partner with an extensive range of experience in progressive Human Resource environments. Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations, staff recruitment and supervision, organizational design, exempt/non-exempt compensation, benefits administration and training & development.. Highly proficient in various HR systems as well as Microsoft Office. Energetic, visionary who drives results. Areas of expertise include:
Employee Relations │ Preventative Labor & Regulatory Compliance │
│ Training & Development │ Merger & Acquisition Integration │
Compensation Design & Implementation │ Financial Analysis
Corporate/Branch Policy Development
SENIOR LEVEL HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL
“I had the pleasure of working with Gayle when she was the Director of Compensation. Gayle brought order to chaos when she created and implemented our compensation plans. Her direct approach was both appreciated and respected by our business leaders. Gayle is a unique, talented business person who specializes in the "people" side of the business.â€
Jim Bennett, VP Human Resources, Rexnord Industries, LLC
A creative business partner with an extensive range of experience in progressive Human Resource environments. Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations, staff recruitment and supervision, organizational design, exempt/non-exempt compensation, benefits administration and training & development.. Highly proficient in various HR systems as well as Microsoft Office. Energetic, visionary who drives results. Areas of expertise include:
Employee Relations │ Preventative Labor & Regulatory Compliance │
│ Training & Development │ Merger & Acquisition Integration │
Compensation Design & Implementation │ Financial Analysis
Corporate/Branch Policy Development
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reorganized the IT department resulting in annualized cost savings of over $400K
Introduced a Performance Evaluation & Management system that included a common review date for and accountability to a Merit budget resulting in $100K annual cost savings
Created and implemented a Total Rewards Salary System to include a job hierarchy/job banding process through market pricing for the Corporate Offices, Distribution Center, and Field organization resulting in increased effectiveness and competitiveness in total cash and streamlined compensation practices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TWEEN BRANDS, INC., Columbus, OH 2007-present
Compensation Manager
Report to the Vice President, Compensation and Benefits for a $1B specialty retailer. Oversee the compensation administration of 15,000 exempt and non-exempt employees to include job analysis, salary structure analysis, and incentive compensation realignment. Manage a Compensation Analyst.
• Spearheaded the design, delivery, and implementation of uniform field incentive programs resulting in more efficient oversight by Corporate HR.
• Led the Compensation team’s effort through an HRIS conversion; ADP HRizon EV4 resulting in all upgrades to the system transitioning successfully.
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE, Columbus, OH 2005-2006
Compensation Consultant
Reported to the HR Officer-Compensation for a Fortune 100 national insurance/financial services organization. Administered the compensation programs of 15,000 salaried employees to include job analysis, salary structure analysis and incentive compensation realignment. Managed a Compensation Analyst.
• Spearheaded the design and delivery of variable pay plans with Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company (NAMC-5 plans), Gates McDonald, and State Fund.
• Created an updated job hierarchy/job banding process through market pricing and job slotting for the Office of General Counsel, all levels of the organization and Information Technology, Executive Compensation.
• Collaborated efforts on the restructuring of the Executive Compensation structure for the Marketing and Information Technology organizations.
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ASHLAND, INC., Atlanta, GA 2002-2005
Compensation Manager
Reported to the Director of Executive Compensation, of a $3B Highway Construction subsidiary of Ashland Inc. Directed compensation administration for 12,000 exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Created and implemented a Total Rewards Salary System to include a job hierarchy/job banding process through market pricing for the Corporate Offices and Field Management resulting in increased effectiveness and competitiveness in total cash and common compensation practices between the APAC and Ashland organizations
• Designed and implemented an industry leading Incentive Compensation Program for the APAC Division Management staff.
HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT, Atlanta, GA 2001-2002
Contract Human Resource consultant specializing in all aspects of HR to include Compensation, Training & Development, outplacement/transition services and generalist. Representation of companies included:
• APAC (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Ashland Inc.)-Compensation Consultant
• Internet Security Systems (ISS) –Compensation Consultant
• The Human Resource Group -Human Resource Consultant
• NASCO-Compensation Consultant
• CMI International -Career Transition Counselor
NATIONWIDE CREDIT, INC., Atlanta, GA 1997- 2001
Director of Human Resource Services/Support Center (1999 – 2001)
Reported to the Sr. Vice President of Human Resources of a $140M Accounts Receivable and Collections organization. Drove the generalist administration of 350 exempt/non-exempt employees and all Human Resource Services including benefits administration, relocation, and credit bureau checks. Acted as the Company EEO/AAP officer. Managed a staff of 3.
• Implemented pre-employment background checks that resulted in 10% hit factor.
• Introduced NCI University course offerings to management level employees.
• Served as main contact to Company’s outside legal counsel.
Director of Compensation (1997-1998)
Reported directly to the Sr. Vice President of Human Resources. Oversaw the compensation and stock option administration of 2500 exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Created new job hierarchy/job grading process through market pricing and job slotting.
• Designed and implemented industry leading EXCELerator Collector Compensation Incentive
Program for 3rd party collections staff that produced a 50% reduction in turnover for employees
with more than 90 days tenure.
CROWNE PLAZA RAVINIA, Atlanta, GA 1994 -1997
(A Holiday Inn-Company Managed Hotel)
Director of Human Resources
FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES 1983 - 1994
Department Stores throughout Atlanta, GA and Miami, FL
Various Human Resource Management positions
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Arts, Bloomington, IN
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - National and Local chapters
World at Work - National Compensation Professional Association
Columbus Compensation Association-Local Compensation Association chapter
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