Brian Baker
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PMG
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United States
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Advertising Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Director, Total Rewards
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Omnitracs
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United States
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Software Development
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director, Total Rewards & HR Operations
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Mar 2019 - Oct 2021
Responsible for all compensation, benefits, and HRIS functions for multinational logistics company with over 2,200 employees in seven countries. Managed all aspects of domestic and global benefits strategy and administration in self-insured environment covering over 2,000 lives. Administered annual merit increase and incentive compensation process for global workforce. Responsible for Workday HRIS and payroll implementation. • Manage all aspects of benefits strategy and… Show more Responsible for all compensation, benefits, and HRIS functions for multinational logistics company with over 2,200 employees in seven countries. Managed all aspects of domestic and global benefits strategy and administration in self-insured environment covering over 2,000 lives. Administered annual merit increase and incentive compensation process for global workforce. Responsible for Workday HRIS and payroll implementation. • Manage all aspects of benefits strategy and administration for self-insured ERISA-qualified health and welfare plans covering approximately 1,000 employees (2,000 covered lives). • Responsible for implementing Workday HCM and payroll system (replacing ADP). • Responsible for benefits-related compliance filings including 5500 filings and 1095-C filing and distribution. • Managed self-insured and self-administered short-term disability and LOA plans. • Implemented corporate wellness program including medical premium credits. • Created and filed annual EEO-1 reporting. • Lead annual open enrollment process. • Manage annual compensation (merit and bonus) planning process. • Responsible for global market-pricing and salary structure design. Show less Responsible for all compensation, benefits, and HRIS functions for multinational logistics company with over 2,200 employees in seven countries. Managed all aspects of domestic and global benefits strategy and administration in self-insured environment covering over 2,000 lives. Administered annual merit increase and incentive compensation process for global workforce. Responsible for Workday HRIS and payroll implementation. • Manage all aspects of benefits strategy and… Show more Responsible for all compensation, benefits, and HRIS functions for multinational logistics company with over 2,200 employees in seven countries. Managed all aspects of domestic and global benefits strategy and administration in self-insured environment covering over 2,000 lives. Administered annual merit increase and incentive compensation process for global workforce. Responsible for Workday HRIS and payroll implementation. • Manage all aspects of benefits strategy and administration for self-insured ERISA-qualified health and welfare plans covering approximately 1,000 employees (2,000 covered lives). • Responsible for implementing Workday HCM and payroll system (replacing ADP). • Responsible for benefits-related compliance filings including 5500 filings and 1095-C filing and distribution. • Managed self-insured and self-administered short-term disability and LOA plans. • Implemented corporate wellness program including medical premium credits. • Created and filed annual EEO-1 reporting. • Lead annual open enrollment process. • Manage annual compensation (merit and bonus) planning process. • Responsible for global market-pricing and salary structure design. Show less
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Pacific Union Financial, LLC
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United States
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, Benefits
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2017 - 2019
Responsible for all benefits-related functions for national mortgage company with over 1,400 employees. Manage all benefits vendors and direct day-to-day benefits administration. Conducted financial analysis of benefits expenses and market-competitiveness of benefit offerings. • Managed all aspects of benefits strategy and administration for ERISA-qualified health and welfare plans covering over 1,100 employees (2,000 covered lives). • Managed RFP for new benefits… Show more Responsible for all benefits-related functions for national mortgage company with over 1,400 employees. Manage all benefits vendors and direct day-to-day benefits administration. Conducted financial analysis of benefits expenses and market-competitiveness of benefit offerings. • Managed all aspects of benefits strategy and administration for ERISA-qualified health and welfare plans covering over 1,100 employees (2,000 covered lives). • Managed RFP for new benefits broker/consultant, leading to broker change and reduced fees, saving over $400,000 annually. • Identified and corrected data-feed and invoicing errors for life and disability plans, resulting in $70,000 credit issued to Company. • Administer 401(k) retirement plan, and led implementation of new 401(k) recordkeeper. • Responsible for benefits-related compliance filings including 5500 filings and 1095-C filing and distribution. • Created and filed annual EEO-1 reporting. • Administer leave of absence (LOA), short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) plans. • Led annual open enrollment process. Show less Responsible for all benefits-related functions for national mortgage company with over 1,400 employees. Manage all benefits vendors and direct day-to-day benefits administration. Conducted financial analysis of benefits expenses and market-competitiveness of benefit offerings. • Managed all aspects of benefits strategy and administration for ERISA-qualified health and welfare plans covering over 1,100 employees (2,000 covered lives). • Managed RFP for new benefits… Show more Responsible for all benefits-related functions for national mortgage company with over 1,400 employees. Manage all benefits vendors and direct day-to-day benefits administration. Conducted financial analysis of benefits expenses and market-competitiveness of benefit offerings. • Managed all aspects of benefits strategy and administration for ERISA-qualified health and welfare plans covering over 1,100 employees (2,000 covered lives). • Managed RFP for new benefits broker/consultant, leading to broker change and reduced fees, saving over $400,000 annually. • Identified and corrected data-feed and invoicing errors for life and disability plans, resulting in $70,000 credit issued to Company. • Administer 401(k) retirement plan, and led implementation of new 401(k) recordkeeper. • Responsible for benefits-related compliance filings including 5500 filings and 1095-C filing and distribution. • Created and filed annual EEO-1 reporting. • Administer leave of absence (LOA), short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) plans. • Led annual open enrollment process. Show less
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BenefitMall
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President - Compensation, Benefits & Compliance
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2015 - 2017
Managed all compensation and benefits-related functions for national benefits and payroll services company. Designed, evaluated, and updated all incentive plans (management, sales, and operations), and administered monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives. Managed annual performance review and merit increase process. Oversaw market pricing for all new and updated roles within organization. Conducted financial analysis of expense and market-competitiveness of benefit offerings. Managed all… Show more Managed all compensation and benefits-related functions for national benefits and payroll services company. Designed, evaluated, and updated all incentive plans (management, sales, and operations), and administered monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives. Managed annual performance review and merit increase process. Oversaw market pricing for all new and updated roles within organization. Conducted financial analysis of expense and market-competitiveness of benefit offerings. Managed all benefits vendors, led annual open enrollment process, and directed day-to-day benefits administration. Show less Managed all compensation and benefits-related functions for national benefits and payroll services company. Designed, evaluated, and updated all incentive plans (management, sales, and operations), and administered monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives. Managed annual performance review and merit increase process. Oversaw market pricing for all new and updated roles within organization. Conducted financial analysis of expense and market-competitiveness of benefit offerings. Managed all… Show more Managed all compensation and benefits-related functions for national benefits and payroll services company. Designed, evaluated, and updated all incentive plans (management, sales, and operations), and administered monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives. Managed annual performance review and merit increase process. Oversaw market pricing for all new and updated roles within organization. Conducted financial analysis of expense and market-competitiveness of benefit offerings. Managed all benefits vendors, led annual open enrollment process, and directed day-to-day benefits administration. Show less
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Ciber Global
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President - Global Compensation
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2014 - 2015
Managed all global compensation functions for publicly-traded IT services firm with approximately 6,500 employees across 14 countries. Represented management before Compensation Committee and presented management’s recommendations to Committee. Developed compensation-related materials for board meetings and managed draft and revision of compensation discussion and analysis (CD&A) portion of annual proxy filing. Managed all global compensation functions for publicly-traded IT services firm with approximately 6,500 employees across 14 countries. Represented management before Compensation Committee and presented management’s recommendations to Committee. Developed compensation-related materials for board meetings and managed draft and revision of compensation discussion and analysis (CD&A) portion of annual proxy filing.
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Ryan
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Global Compensation & Benefits
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2012 - 2014
Administered all global compensation and benefits functions for international tax services firm with approximately 2,000 employees in over 70 locations across nine countries. Managed all aspects of domestic benefits strategy and administration in self-insured environment covering over 2,000 lives. Administered semi-annual incentive compensation process for management incentive plan participants, and assigned salary grades for new positions based on external market data and internal equity… Show more Administered all global compensation and benefits functions for international tax services firm with approximately 2,000 employees in over 70 locations across nine countries. Managed all aspects of domestic benefits strategy and administration in self-insured environment covering over 2,000 lives. Administered semi-annual incentive compensation process for management incentive plan participants, and assigned salary grades for new positions based on external market data and internal equity considerations. Show less Administered all global compensation and benefits functions for international tax services firm with approximately 2,000 employees in over 70 locations across nine countries. Managed all aspects of domestic benefits strategy and administration in self-insured environment covering over 2,000 lives. Administered semi-annual incentive compensation process for management incentive plan participants, and assigned salary grades for new positions based on external market data and internal equity… Show more Administered all global compensation and benefits functions for international tax services firm with approximately 2,000 employees in over 70 locations across nine countries. Managed all aspects of domestic benefits strategy and administration in self-insured environment covering over 2,000 lives. Administered semi-annual incentive compensation process for management incentive plan participants, and assigned salary grades for new positions based on external market data and internal equity considerations. Show less
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Rexel Holdings USA
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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Compensation Manager
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2010 - 2012
Oversaw all compensation functions for electrical supply distribution company with 5,000 employees and $3,500,000,000 in annual revenues. Managed multiple variable pay incentive compensation plans for management and sales personnel. Oversaw all compensation functions for electrical supply distribution company with 5,000 employees and $3,500,000,000 in annual revenues. Managed multiple variable pay incentive compensation plans for management and sales personnel.
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Concentra
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Compensation & Benefits
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2009 - 2010
Directed all benefits administration, compensation analysis, pay recommendations, and salary administration. Managed incentive compensation plans for physicians, physical therapists, and management employees. Managed employee benefits vendors. Oversaw annual plan audits and non-discrimination testing. Directed all benefits administration, compensation analysis, pay recommendations, and salary administration. Managed incentive compensation plans for physicians, physical therapists, and management employees. Managed employee benefits vendors. Oversaw annual plan audits and non-discrimination testing.
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Centex Homes
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Compensation Manager
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2008 - 2010
Designed executive and broad-based annual and long-term incentive programs. Recommended base salaries, bonus targets, and LTI targets for all executive-level new hires and internal promotions based on market data and internal equity considerations. Performed peer proxy analyses for purposes of benchmarking homebuilding industry executive compensation practices. Reviewed and approved all severance payments related to executive-level terminations to ensure compliance with severance policies. Designed executive and broad-based annual and long-term incentive programs. Recommended base salaries, bonus targets, and LTI targets for all executive-level new hires and internal promotions based on market data and internal equity considerations. Performed peer proxy analyses for purposes of benchmarking homebuilding industry executive compensation practices. Reviewed and approved all severance payments related to executive-level terminations to ensure compliance with severance policies.
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Associate
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2006 - 2008
Served as experienced compensation consultant for corporate and non-profit clients. Calculated golden parachute and excise tax payments pursuant to IRC Section 280G, including valuation of acceleration of equity vesting. Performed option valuation using Black-Scholes and lattice models pursuant to FAS 123R and derived variables used in calculations. Oversaw and reviewed market pricing and benchmarking work performed by junior staff. Performed staff and executive-level benchmarking and… Show more Served as experienced compensation consultant for corporate and non-profit clients. Calculated golden parachute and excise tax payments pursuant to IRC Section 280G, including valuation of acceleration of equity vesting. Performed option valuation using Black-Scholes and lattice models pursuant to FAS 123R and derived variables used in calculations. Oversaw and reviewed market pricing and benchmarking work performed by junior staff. Performed staff and executive-level benchmarking and market pricing for external clients. Show less Served as experienced compensation consultant for corporate and non-profit clients. Calculated golden parachute and excise tax payments pursuant to IRC Section 280G, including valuation of acceleration of equity vesting. Performed option valuation using Black-Scholes and lattice models pursuant to FAS 123R and derived variables used in calculations. Oversaw and reviewed market pricing and benchmarking work performed by junior staff. Performed staff and executive-level benchmarking and… Show more Served as experienced compensation consultant for corporate and non-profit clients. Calculated golden parachute and excise tax payments pursuant to IRC Section 280G, including valuation of acceleration of equity vesting. Performed option valuation using Black-Scholes and lattice models pursuant to FAS 123R and derived variables used in calculations. Oversaw and reviewed market pricing and benchmarking work performed by junior staff. Performed staff and executive-level benchmarking and market pricing for external clients. Show less
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Pfizer
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Compensation Analyst
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2003 - 2005
Reviewed and assigned salary grades to positions in legal, HR, finance, business development, and IS departments. Developed and executed financial models used to determine cost of improvements for company’s $70,000,000 performance bonus program (used across all three divisions). Served on committee in charge of developing company’s on-the-spot employee award program. Oversaw day-to-day program operation and communications. Reviewed and assigned salary grades to positions in legal, HR, finance, business development, and IS departments. Developed and executed financial models used to determine cost of improvements for company’s $70,000,000 performance bonus program (used across all three divisions). Served on committee in charge of developing company’s on-the-spot employee award program. Oversaw day-to-day program operation and communications.
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Education
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Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
MBA, Human Resources -
Washington and Lee University School of Law
JD, Law -
Louisiana Tech University
BA, Political Science