Sean Been
Atlanta
Summary
Strategic compensation professional with over 10 years of experience in compensation consulting, market pricing, and salary administration across diverse sectors. Expertise includes job architecture, organizational design, and workforce planning. Collaborated with executive leadership and HR teams to implement data-driven compensation solutions that enhance market competitiveness. Managed complex compensation projects, annual merit cycles, and policy development within large organizations. Results-driven Sr. Compensation Consultant specializing in compensation strategy, market pricing, and job evaluation. Proven ability to lead compensation projects and develop impactful training sessions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Compensation Consultant
Emory University
Atlanta
11.2022 - Current
- Partners with HR leadership and business unit executives to develop compensation strategies aligned with workforce objectives.
- Conduct complex market pricing analyses, internal equity reviews, and pay evaluations.
- Advise leaders on job architecture, salary recommendations, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Build financial models and costing analyses to support budgeting and compensation programs.
- Lead compensation-related projects independently while ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Review and revise compensation policies to enhance consistency and market competitiveness.
- Develop and facilitates compensation training sessions for HR partners and leadership teams.
Compensation Analyst
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed job evaluation, grading, and leveling analyses using market data and internal equity assessments.
- Partnered with HRIS to maintain and enhance job classification structures and salary administration processes.
- Collaborated with Talent Acquisition to support compensation recommendations for offers, promotions, and organizational changes.
- Supported annual merit and salary increase processes, including reporting and governance documentation.
- Participated in market salary surveys and benchmarking activities to maintain competitive compensation structures.
Compensation Analyst
Ultimate Software / UKG
Weston
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Supported the development and execution of global compensation strategies, salary structures, and total rewards programs aligned with business objectives.
- Developed financial models, forecasting analyses, and compensation recommendations for merit, retention, incentive, and equity programs.
- Advised leaders and HR business partners on compensation matters, supporting job leveling, promotions, transfers, salary recommendations, and organizational alignment.
- Contributed to compensation integration initiatives during Kronos and Ultimate Software merger, enhancing career architecture, job grading, and career pathing.
- Supported annual compensation planning processes, including merit cycles, bonus administration, and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) planning.
- Conducted market pricing, salary benchmarking, and FLSA evaluations to ensure competitive and compliant compensation practices.
- Developed compensation training materials and partnered with leadership to address complex compensation issues across global business units.
Total Rewards Analyst
Boys & Girls Club Headquarters
Atlanta
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Supported compensation and total rewards administration, including market analyses and salary recommendations.
- Assisted with compensation benchmarking and salary structure analyses.
- Partnered with HR leadership on compensation-related reporting and special projects.
Compensation Consultant
Georgia State University
Atlanta
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Conducted job evaluations and market pricing analyses to ensure competitive compensation structures.
- Advised leadership and HR partners on classification and compensation recommendations to align compensation strategies with organizational goals.
- Supported compensation administration and salary planning initiatives to enhance overall compensation effectiveness.
Compensation Specialist
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Assisted HR leadership with compensation reporting and salary administration processes.
- Supported compensation administration activities including market pricing, job evaluations, and classification reviews.
- Provided compensation guidance within an academic healthcare environment.
- Conducted classification reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL06-2014
BBA - Finance
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-2011
Skills
- Compensation strategy
- Salary design
- Market pricing and benchmarking
- Job evaluation
- Internal equity analysis
- Job architecture
- Incentive planning
- Total rewards
- FLSA compliance
- Financial modeling
- Policy development
- Workforce strategy
- HR analytics
- Stakeholder management
- Compensation training
- Design support
Systems & Tools
Workday • PeopleSoft • Microsoft Excel (Advanced) • HRIS Systems • Compensation Survey Platforms • Market Pricing Tools • PowerPoint • HR Analytics & Reporting Tools
Timeline
Sr Compensation Consultant
Emory University
11.2022 - Current
Compensation Analyst
Piedmont Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2022
Compensation Analyst
Ultimate Software / UKG
02.2019 - 09.2021
Total Rewards Analyst
Boys & Girls Club Headquarters
02.2018 - 11.2018
Compensation Consultant
Georgia State University
04.2016 - 02.2018
Compensation Specialist
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
09.2013 - 04.2016
MBA - Human Resources Management
Nova Southeastern University
BBA - Finance
Florida Atlantic University