Beata Rodel

Number of employees: 23,000+, (NASDAQ: NTRS)

• Manage the global annual compensation planning cycle, including merit increases and bonus awards to over 23,000 employees in 21 countries. Responsible for compensation budget planning by country, incentive pool allocation, communication and training.
• Lead large, global compensation projects including job architecture design, salary structure development and compensation governance initiatives.
• Monitor effectiveness of existing compensation programs and processes with focus on process improvement, innovation, standardizing and streamlining processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with other HR teams, finance, risk and legal partners to ensure compensation programs are aligned to strategic objectives, compliant, manage expense and maintain market competitiveness.
• Influence and consult client groups and senior leadership on best pay practices, policies and market trends to deliver solutions that support strategic objectives.
• Manage and develop global broad-based compensation team and lead cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects.
• Implement advanced compensation data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.

Number of employees: 50,000+

• Served as a key consultant and strategic partner for compensation related projects, restructuring efforts, mergers and acquisitions by providing expertise to ensure efforts are aligned with achieving organizational goals.
• Led functional reviews and job evaluations for all levels of the organization. Partnered with client groups and HR leaders to understand the business needs to recommend appropriate structure, roles and respective market competitive base compensation and incentive opportunity.
• Conducted internal pay equity reviews and market analysis for annual, system-wide salary range adjustment as well as base pay recommendations.
• Provided consultative, data support and guidance to leaders and HR partners on compensation philosophy and existing pay programs including base pay, supplemental pay and variable pay.
• Led compensation education and communication initiatives by developing Learning Center Compensation and delivering training and compensation toolkits available to all managers and employees.
• Analyzed data, provided recommendations and associated cost estimates and created tools to assist in monitoring the use and effectiveness of existing programs and recommend changes where necessary.
• Mentored junior consultants, improving their skills and knowledge through hands-on coaching and guidance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of project milestones and deliverables.
• Built lasting partnerships with key stakeholders across various business functions resulting in long-term collaborations for future projects.

Number of employees: 200,000+, (NASDAQ: BAC)

• Partnered with senior leaders to align HR strategies with overall business objectives.
• Served as a trusted adviser to senior and executive leadership, providing guidance on complex employee relations matters and contributing to strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop HR integrated solutions for business challenges.
• Analyzed turnover data to identify trends and develop strategies for improving employee retention.
• Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
• Served as a primary point of contact for all levels of managers, executives, and employees for all employee relations related matters.
• Investigated, liaised with legal department and led the resolution of employee relations matters including employee complains, harassment and discrimination allegations, disciplinary action, terminations, and situations involving interpersonal conflict.
• Conducted on-site Work Environment Assessments including in person interviews of sites with 300+ employees, reported results and made recommendation to Senior Management based on findings.
• Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.

Number of employees: 10,000+, (NASDAQ: APOL)

• Partnered with legal counsel to ensure company policies adhered to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Facilitated change management processes for organizational restructuring, leading to smoother transitions for impacted employees.
• Served as a trusted adviser to executive leadership, providing guidance on complex employee relations matters and contributing to strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Managed exit interviews to gain insight into areas for improvement within the organization.
• Developed metrics-based reporting tools to analyze employee relations trends and identify areas for improvement within the organization.
• Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.

Number of employees: 8,000+, (NASDAQ: NYCB)

• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
• Provided support during organizational restructuring efforts and acquisitions, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while ensuring fair treatment of affected employees.
• Developed performance management systems that allowed for accurate tracking of employee progress and goal achievement.
• Enhanced internal communication strategies, resulting in improved information flow across departments.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
• Streamlined exit interview processes, gathering insights to improve employee satisfaction and retention strategies.