Leadership in Total Rewards

Trusted global human resources leader with extensive experience in total rewards. Proven expertise with board-level presentations, pay-for-performance programs, benefits cost management, and global equity plans.  My work has generated over $25M in savings for employers through total rewards and HRIS program efficiencies.

Vice President, HR Shared Services

3STEP Sports                                                                            Andover, Massachusetts • 05/2023 - 02/2024

A private-equity-backed leader in organizing youth sports clubs and events with 1,000+ employees

• Successfully transitioned 3STEP Sports from a PEO arrangement to a standalone employer, including a new compensation structure, employee benefit plans, and HRIS platform

• Defined the depth and breadth of 1,000 roles through a comprehensive company-wide job architecture project, resulting in improved role clarity and alignment across the organization

• Streamlined benefits process with 3STEPbenefits.com, reducing inquiries by 40% and enabling HR to focus on strategic goals.

• Drove $250,000 savings by transitioning 401(k) plan to new provider, cutting administrative burden

General Manager, Total Rewards

Icertis                                                                                                                               Remote • 05/2022 - 04/2023

Global private-equity-backed SaaS company with 5,000+ employees

• Introduced formal compensation and equity programs, including global job architecture and pay structures

• Updated global benefits, migrating US medical and dental coverage to a self-insured model generating over $500,000 in savings

• Developed processes and work calendar for the Compensation Committee of the Board

Vice President, Total Rewards

Semrush                                                                                                                          Remote • 09/2020 - 05/2022

NYSE: SEMR - Global Search Engine Optimization leader with 2,000+ employees and $200M ARR - IPO March 2021

• Established and prepared all Total Rewards and Compensation Committee programs for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process in 6 months

• Implemented updated career framework and compensation models, driving a 15% improvement in talent acquisition and retention

• Launched Global Equity Awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP) with over 35% participation

Vice President, Total Rewards

Watts Water Technologies                                    North Andover, Massachusetts • 01/2016 - 07/2020

NYSE: WTS - Global leader in water solutions with 5,000+ employees and $1.6B in Revenue

• Tapped by CEO to serve as interim CHRO and participate as a lead in the CHRO recruitment process during a 6-month vacancy

• Standardized the global compensation structure, reducing the number of annual incentive plan designs from 75 to 18 and job titles from 7,000 to 1,800

• Improved internal controls and compliance for total rewards programming yielding $1M of administration and pharmaceutical cost savings for 2021

• Led implementation and updates of the Workday platform generating over $1.5M in annual savings

Global Head of Human Resources

GT Advanced Technologies                                       Merrimack, New Hampshire • 05/2014 - 01/2016

NYSE: GTAT - Publicly traded heavy equipment manufacturer with 1,800 employees and $1B in Revenue

• Led HR during Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, managing multiple reductions in force

• Implemented plans to save $1M (about 8%) in benefit spend for 2015

Senior Director of US Compensation & Benefits

Smith + Nephew                                                        North Andover, Massachusetts • 04/2012 - 05/2014

NYSE: SNN - Global medical device manufacturer with 12,000+ employees and $5B in Revenue

• Delivered $4M in savings through more effective management and oversight of the 401(k) plan

• Updated US benefit plans resulting in over $1M in savings with no impact on employee coverage

• Managed the rollout of a global career framework for 5,000 employees in North America

Director, Global Total Rewards

The Timberland Company                                           Stratham, New Hampshire • 10/2007 - 03/2012

NYSE: TBL - Global premium footwear and apparel manufacturer with 5,000+ employees and $2B in Revenue 

• Led the compensation and benefits integration efforts through the acquisition of Timberland by VF Corporation

• Developed a nationally recognized wellness initiative that reduced medical claims by 10% in one year, resulting in $1M in medical claims savings

• Presented to the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Board

• Saved the company $10M in incentive costs by developing innovative global reward programs, positively impacting the bottom line during challenging economic times

Director of Corporate Compensation

ACCO Brands Corporation                                                         Lincolnshire, Illinois • 10/2000 - 10/2007

NYSE: ACCO - Publicly traded global office products manufacturer with 5,000+ employees and $2B in Revenue

• Designed and implemented global compensation structures, including localized pay ranges, standardized short- and longterm incentive targets yielding $100k in annual savings

• Led all compensation matters during a complex spin-off and merger to create a new stand-alone publicly traded company

• Authored the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of the Proxy Statement (Annual Incentive disclosure recognized by ISS and Equilar as a Best Practice)

• Predictive Index Certified
• Hogan Assessment Certified

I graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Science degree with a Marketing major and a minor in International Business. During my time at Miami, I studied at both the Oxford, Ohio and Luxembourg campuses.

Feel free to contact me for any further information or to schedule an interview. You can reach me at Andy@CompandBenefits.com.