Paul Roeder

Experience

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  TXU

  Jun 1999 - Jul 2003

  Sr. Compensation Analyst

  • Manage various compensation projects from initiation through implementation including identification of current situation, consultation with stakeholders regarding needs, data analysis, program design .• Development of communication materials, stand-up delivery to key audiences, roll-out to administrative groups and post project evaluation of effectiveness of the program.• Manage companywide incentive payment tool (AIM) administration. Organize the efforts of IT, HRIS and Compensation on an on-going basis ensuring adherence to scheduling timelines.• Developed two in-house databases using MS Access; Compensation Analysis Tool (CAT) which analyzed market data of benchmark jobs and Cobra, the quarterly incentive processing database.• Consult with business unit management to define/refine compensation plans and programs which are market competitive, performance based and are consistent with company philosophies.• Responsible for market pricing of executive and director level positions, executive employment and severance agreements and updating the salary and bonus structures.• Conduct organizational audits to identify compensation issues and take appropriate actions to address and resolve those issues. This includes individual job evaluation, merit budget analysis, salary structure development and analysis, overtime analysis, turnover statistics, target incentive levels, total cash analysis, promotional review, compensation planning, budgeting and costing analysis, individual program effectiveness, goal setting, etc.• Determine impacts of compensation programs on other corporate functions such as program costs and impact on bottom line, benefits impacts, legal and regulatory requirements, HR systems, etc. Show less

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  Electronic Data Systems

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Lead Compensation Consultant

  • Lead and coordinated compensation, sales and enterprise system (SAP) team’s activities on implementation of global compensation projects and/or programs from initiation to final operational stage.• Project managed multiple system implementations; tracked all phases of the project lifecycle, providing timely issues reporting and resolving conflicts.• Coach and counsel cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals, to meet established schedules, and resolve technical/operational issues.• Partner with global compensation teams and HR business partners to develop technology solutions to improve operational efficiency, speed, and quality of compensation tools to support corporate / regional initiatives.• Designed incentive tool training course including reference manual and web-based training program; deliver training via classroom, interactive desktop and satellite network, to global audiences quarterly and on ad hoc basis.• Managed variable bonus plan development ensuring market penetration and company affordability factors were included, deployment via planning tool, and tracking to ensure conformance to budget.• Managed two compensation specialists supporting global salary and bonus planning operations. Show less

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  Kimberly-Clark

  Mar 2008 - Nov 2008

  Compensation Consultant

  • Managed US component of a global job evaluation project, applying a structured approach to effectively transition the organization from a Hay based job evaluation system to market based.• Due to the sensitivity of possible job level changes, built credibility, established rapport, and maintained frequent communication with stakeholders at multiple levels.• Created, executed, managed, and controlled project work plans revising as appropriate to proactively manage changes in project scope, potential risks, and project schedule.• Developed communications plan that effectively described and promoted the project and how it fits with the long-term strategy of the organization • Created executive compensation training for outsourced recruiting vendor; deliver training via instructor led and interactive desktop on ad hoc basis. Show less

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  AT&T

  Dec 2008 - Aug 2024

  Compensation Consultant / HR Project Manager

  Compensation – Domestic and international• Design, develop, and administer exempt, non-exempt, and unionized employee compensation plans and processes. • Oversaw the implementation and management of compensation programs, job evaluations, salary structure development, total rewards analysis, compensation planning, budgeting, and costing analysis, etc.• Oversaw the annual merit and bonus process, including budget setting, project management, and management training.• Create, analyze, and present complex data analysis that highlight themes, trends, and relevant action plans; knowledge of analyzing/interpreting big data sets.• Evaluation of the effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs; trend analysis, alternative scenario impact analysis, and development of costing models to determine the financial impact of salary and incentive plan changes.• Partnered with global HR and compensation teams to identify and address compensation issues; developed solutions to improve operational efficiency, speed, and quality of compensation programs. • Developed two in-house databases; Compensation Analysis Tool (CAT) which analyzed market data of benchmark jobs and Cobra, the quarterly incentive processing database.Executive Compensation• Responsible for compensation design and analysis of officer and executive level positions including market pricing, LTI, market trends, executive employment and severance agreements, and retention analysis.• Conducted proxy analysis on various components of compensation and benefits to determine market based total rewards for officer and executive compensation, benefits, and perquisites packages.• Conducted equity analysis of potential executive new hires or through M&A activities.• Responsible for the management of annual executive compensation planning; lead weekly meetings involving stakeholders and technical teams to review project status, action items, timelines, milestones, risks, etc. Show less

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  Trident Seafoods

  Aug 2024 - now

  Sr. Compensation Analyst