AmtrakDirector Compensation
Mar. 2020 - Jul. 2021• Developed and implemented a Total Rewards strategy for the Executive Team, including the CEO, to attract and retain talent in a government-funded, highly competitive market.
• Designed and launched Short- and Long-Term Incentive Programs for all employees, collaborating with finance, operations, and legal teams, and securing approval from the Executive Leadership Team and Compensation Committee.
• Led strategy and administration of broad-based compensation, incentives, performance management, and executive compensation for Amtrak (non-union).
• Managed the company’s relocation program, ensuring policy compliance and cost efficiency.
• Recruited, developed, and managed a team of 3 compensation professionals, fostering career growth.
• Led an Employee Engagement Project, implementing innovative, cost-neutral initiatives to retain talent during the pandemic.
• Led the HR Engagement Project, launching low- or no-cost programs to maintain HR team engagement and retention during a challenging period.
• Provided personalized Total Rewards support for executives (compensation, benefits, and retirement).
• Partnered with Talent Acquisition on executive offers.
• Identified and addressed key gaps in the long-term incentive plan, collaborating with Finance, Legal, and HR to enhance plan attractiveness and agility