In today's complex business landscape, effective payroll management and competitive compensation strategies are crucial for organizational success. Featured.com's expert directory showcases top-tier professionals in payroll processing, employee benefits, and compensation planning. These industry leaders have been featured in prominent publications, offering invaluable insights on topics ranging from compliance issues to innovative reward systems. For publishers and journalists, our directory provides instant access to authoritative sources, ensuring your content on payroll and compensation topics is backed by real-world expertise. Payroll specialists and compensation consultants can leverage this platform to enhance their visibility and establish themselves as trusted voices in their field. By connecting experts with media outlets, we facilitate the exchange of knowledge that drives industry standards forward. Explore our directory to find the perfect payroll or compensation expert for your next article, interview, or consulting project.
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Senior Compensation Professional at McLane Company, Inc.
A bilingual certified HR and Compensation professional with excellent communication, organizational, computer and leadership skills and experience within the Compensation field with a background encompassing review of salary administration, compensation analysis, programs and practices, review of internal equity, job evaluation process, compensation surveys, the establishment of salary structures and salary ranges, base pay using market data and job analysis to ensure that company compensation practices and compensation policies are followed—extensive experience with annual merit, salary planning, variable pay plans, and other compensation related issues. Past accomplishments are creating and updating compensation structures, developing and updating policies and procedures, conducting organization-wide market competitiveness studies, overseeing merit increase process, cost impact analysis, and training employees.
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Benefits & Compensation Manager at Total Safety U.S. Inc
As leaders in Human Resources, our affect on the culture is determined by the customer service experience we construct. So let us create, let us encourage a change in perspectives; time and time again, until our support teams, peers, and superiors are thrilled to work not only for us, but with us.With a solid background in Human Resources, my role is to lead with innovation and cost-centric solutions that elevate both employee culture and operational efficiency. This has included restructuring and cost-saving initiatives that benefit every stakeholder, making Total Safety not just a workplace, but a community where everyone is empowered to contribute to our shared success.
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Talent Associate: Payroll Analyst at Liberty Mutual Insurance
I thrive through my leadership in crafting innovative strategies that have bolstered business growth while focusing on stakeholder relationships. Currently pursuing an MBA with prior experience in payroll processing, project management, and consulting. I am committed to integrating cutting-edge strategy techniques using data-driven insights.At Liberty Mutual, I excelled in ensuring accurate compensation for employees on leave, demonstrating keen analytical skills while going through a workforce transition. This enriching experience, combined with my educational pursuits at NYU, has honed my competencies in strategic operations, advanced problem solving, and digital transformation, setting a solid foundation for a future in business operations strategy.
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Senior Compensation Analyst at CompTeam LLC.
I am currently working as a compensation analyst for CompTeam. Working with my colleagues, I have helped organizations navigate complicated market conditions and an increasingly competitive job market. CompTeam is a talent and compensation consulting organization working to help motivate and retain employees. I have worked with organizations to perform job evaluations, establish job architecture, and design effective compensation programs. My time as a consultant, working with various organizations from botanical gardens to fast-growth startups has opened my eyes to the complexities of compensating and motivating a workforce through tumultuous times such as Covid-19 and the Great Resignation. I am passionate about encouraging organizations to pay a living wage
Compensation Analyst at CompTeam
I'm currently a compensation analyst for CompTeam. CompTeam is a talent and compensation consulting company that focuses on increasing the business and peoples performance by creating work environments that inspire co-workers to perform at their best. I really enjoy creating positive work environments through compensation.
Director, Compensation & Analytics at Weber Shandwick
I am a results-oriented HR leader with over 14 years of experience driving strategic talent initiatives across diverse industries. Leveraging my background in Engineering and MBA, I bring a data-driven approach to HR, consistently delivering measurable results. Known for implementing innovative talent analytics strategies, I have led initiatives resulting in significant improvements in employee engagement, retention, and operational efficiency. I am also a writer, an avid traveler, an amateur poet and a tea addict.
Vice President, Compensation and Career Strategies at Segal
Sal DiFonzo offers 25+ years as compensation expert and client relationship manager who assists clients with improving financial performance, employee engagement and increasing sales through effective compensation design. He is a frequent speaker as well as the author of multiple publications and the book, "Designing Effective Incentive Compensation Plans" on Amazon. Sal is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), a Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) and a Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP).
Senior Compensation Analyst at Insight
Compensation manager with progressive experience managing and maintaining company's compensation salary structure (domestic and international), incentive plans, job analysis, analyzing market survey benchmarking data, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Dedicated military veteran with strong organizational abilities and an acute attention to detail. Skilled at communication and fostering relationships with employees across all levels of an organization.
Head of Global Payroll at Boundless HQ
I’ve been facing the challenges of processing payroll in a multi-country environment for several years. Ensuring accurate and on time paysilps requires a lot of efforts, especially when it comes to adhere to multiple different regulations and deadlines. Payroll is not just about paying people every month but is about providing a great Employee experience and a hassle free and fully compliant service to the Customer. Building with the Boundless Team the OS for your Global Team.
Associate Vice President, HR Technology & Compensation at UTHealth Houston
With over 20 years of experience in human resources and technology, I am a senior business leader and team player who drives organizational excellence and innovation. I have a proven track record of breaking barriers, implementing systematic change, and achieving better results by dealing with hard issues and taking unconventional steps.I am passionate about enabling people to connect their excellence with the mission of an organization through frictionless experiences. The field of human resources and technology offers so many opportunities for innovation and growth. This thought inspires me to make a difference every day.I have built the HR Technology function from the ground up, designed and executed the HR Technology road-map, and developed the HRIS capability to support the HR strategy and streamline processes. My goal is to become a major player in influencing and implementing solutions that help organizations manage talent, achieve diversity and inclusion goals, and thrive in the future of work.
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Lead, Talent Management & Development at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
I'm an innovative, curious, and passionate People Ops leader trying to connect employers and their people. Super powers include focused, engaging and effective communications, grace under pressure, and maintaining attention to detail while scoping big picture results. I focus on clarity, inclusion, accountability, respect, and trust - which means I operate with those values at the core of what I do and how I treat others. I lean into tough conversations with leaders at all levels, and help advocate for employees while prioritizing the interests of the organization.
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Global Head, Enterprise Technology, Strategy & Transformation
Ganesh Ariyur is a global enterprise technology executive and a Top 100 Digital Adoption Leader for 2025. He is known for delivering more than $500M in measurable enterprise value through large-scale digital transformation, enterprise systems modernization, cloud strategy, artificial intelligence adoption, data governance, & enterprise architecture leadership. His work spans more than 90 countries across Fortune 500 organizations, private-equity owned companies, and highly regulated industries. Ganesh serves as the Global Head of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Transformation at Gainwell Technologies, a $3B healthcare technology organization. He directs modernization programs across SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, PeopleSoft, cloud platforms on AWS and Azure, enterprise applications, reporting and analytics, generative AI, intelligent automation, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and cybersecurity, aligned with operating models. His programs have delivered multi-million-dollar cost savings. He has directed enterprise portfolios valued at more than $1B. He has unified 450-plus legacy systems, led technology programs supporting more than $30B in M&A value, and guided organizations through complex TSA exits and carve-outs. Ganesh brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence-enabled operating models, multi-ERP modernization including SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle Cloud, & Workday, cloud strategy and FinOps, enterprise architecture, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity improvement, data quality & analytics modernization, robotic process automation & intelligent automation, shared services/global business services, organizational design, and long-term value creation. His people-process-technology approach led to his being named a Global Top 100 Digital Adoption Leader. He is a Certified AI Business Transformation Practitioner & a Certified Technology Innovation Practitioner. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council. He was publicly recognized for global transformation leadership when he was featured on billboards across Germany during a major enterprise program at Bayer. Ganesh is known for partnering with boards, CEOs, CFOs, & private equity operating teams. He aligns technology strategy with growth objectives, cost discipline, compliance needs, & long-term enterprise value. Based in Atlanta, he is regarded as a CIO leader who turns complexity into clarity and who consistently converts technology investment into measurable business outcomes.
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Consultant, board adviser and trainer in Total Rewards at The Bardot Group
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Total Rewards Leader at Ferrara Candy Company at Ferrara
Total Rewards Manager
Tyren Thompson is a Human Resources professional with specific expertise in how employees are rewarded. Tyren is currently a Benefits Manager at Zoom Video Communications, and also has nearly a decade of experience working in Compensation roles. Tyren serves as a commissioner with the California Citizens Compensation Commission, who is responsible for setting the salary for Governor Newsom and other Members of the Legislature and California elected officials. Tyren has lectured on Compensation and Human Resource Management at California State University, Los Angeles, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in 2012. He is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) through WorldAtWork, the leading global nonprofit organization for Total Rewards professionals, and a Professional in Human Resource Management (PHR) and has earned two Master of Science degrees from Pepperdine University.
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Career and Negotiation Consultant at Equal Pay Negotiations
I'm a Career Consultant who specializes in Negotiation and Pay Equity. I bring years of experience working for employers at a staff firm, applicant tracking company, and professional trade association to my work with candidates and employees. I spearheaded two pay equity laws; 1) salary history bans and inclusion of pay in job postings. Over the years I have contributed and been interviewed by NPR, BBC, CNN, Boston Globe, Yahoo Finance, Hollywood Reporter, and more. Additionally, my speaking engagements and workshops have included Harvard, UCLA, Virginia Tech, Women in Construction, Boston Consulting Group, Boston Chamber of Commerce, and more. I've earned an MBA from Bentley University and a BA in Economics from College of the Holy Cross.
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Senior Manager Thought Leadership at Paylocity
I'm passionate about revolutionizing workplace cultures and turning HR insights into…
Director of Compensation & Benefits at Vita Coco
I build HR functions that don’t just support businesses—they propel them forward. With…
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CEO/Founder at Compt
Seasoned executive with over 20 years experience in leadership roles at venture-backed companies ranging from early start-up phase through high growth and ultimately exit. Responsible for strategic planning, international expansion, team development and scale, finance and accounting, human resources, corporate governance and risk management. Closed twelve rounds of debt and equity financing from strategics, insiders, venture firms and institutional sources totaling more than $200M. Managed two acquisitions to close with values ranging from 10-30x revenue.
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Managing Partner & CEO at GAM Tech
As the Founder and CEO of GAM Tech, I am passionate about helping businesses thrive…
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Payroll and compensation experts can provide valuable insights on emerging trends in employee benefits, tax implications of various compensation structures, and strategies for optimizing total reward packages. Their expertise can add depth to your article by explaining complex topics like equity compensation, performance-based pay, and the impact of new regulations on payroll practices, making your content more comprehensive and authoritative.
Ideal qualifications for payroll and compensation experts seeking media opportunities include a combination of education and practical experience. This typically involves a degree in finance, business administration, or human resources, along with professional certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). Extensive industry experience, particularly in roles involving policy development or system implementation, is highly valued. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms are also crucial for media engagements.
High-demand topics in payroll and compensation include remote work compensation strategies, pay equity and transparency initiatives, gig economy payroll challenges, and the integration of AI in payroll systems. Experts can also provide valuable insights on navigating changing labor laws, implementing flexible benefit programs, and designing competitive compensation packages in a volatile job market. These topics are particularly relevant for articles addressing current workforce trends and challenges.
Being listed in a payroll and compensation expert directory can significantly boost your professional visibility and credibility. It provides opportunities to share your expertise with a wider audience through media quotes, article contributions, and potential speaking engagements. This exposure can lead to new networking opportunities, client acquisitions, and establish you as a thought leader in the field, potentially opening doors to consulting roles or board positions in the long term.