KATIE M. BUSCH, GRP®, SHRM-SCP
PROJECT MANAGER AND LEAD COMPENSATION CONSULTANT
PROJECT MANAGER AND LEAD COMPENSATION CONSULTANT
Highlights of qualifications:
Katie Busch is an accomplished HR professional and trusted leader with proven success in motivating individuals to excel while promoting teamwork. Katie has developed a Job Mapping and Market Pricing Tool, implemented new performance management processes and programs driving employee pay-for-performance, and administered annual merit and bonus payouts, while educating managers on differentiating pay based on performance.
Professional Experience:
HR Compensation Consultants, LLC, Boynton Beach, FL – Owner and President
Consulting company which assists organizations (private, not-for-profit and governments) with their compensation needs, including supervisory training, benefit offerings analysis and the design of performance management, compensation, and incentive plans.
Speaking engagements include West Central Florida Healthcare HR Association Quarterly Meeting and The Total Rewards Association of South Florida’s Annual Conference and a recent webinar on “Creating Agility in Your Job and Pay Framework”. Her next engagement is with The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) of Tampa Bay, Florida.
Alliance Data Systems, Inc., Dallas, TX - Senior Compensation Consultant / Manager
Multinational loyalty marketing company specializing in credit card processing and customer service centers.
DMG-MAXIMUS, Inc., Dallas, TX and West Palm Beach, FL – Consultant and Manager
National consulting firm with an HR consulting practice, specializing in Classification & Compensation Plan design for cities, counties, and state agencies.
Long Associates – Wilton Manors, FL
National consulting firm with an HR consulting practice, specializing in Classification & Compensation Plan design for cities, counties, and state agencies.
Education & Certifications
Katie earned her bachelor’s degree in international business from Florida Atlantic University. She earned the PHR certification in 1999, the SPHR in 2002, the Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) in 2014 and the SHRM-SCP in 2016.
Professional Affiliations
Katie has been a board member for the South Florida Compensation and Benefits Association (SFCB) since 2007 and served as their President in 2011 and 2012. She also maintains membership with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), the International Public Management
Katie Busch is an accomplished HR professional and trusted leader with proven success in motivating individuals to excel while promoting teamwork. Katie has developed a Job Mapping and Market Pricing Tool, implemented new performance management processes and programs driving employee pay-for-performance, and administered annual merit and bonus payouts, while educating managers on differentiating pay based on performance.
- Strong consensus building and consultative skills; self-confident and credible change agent.
- Excellent business partnering skills in developing solutions / alternatives to compensation, HR & business issues.
- Robust project management, analysis, and presentation skills
- Skilled communicator; excels at establishing positive relationships with clients and their personnel.
Professional Experience:
HR Compensation Consultants, LLC, Boynton Beach, FL – Owner and President
Consulting company which assists organizations (private, not-for-profit and governments) with their compensation needs, including supervisory training, benefit offerings analysis and the design of performance management, compensation, and incentive plans.
- Compensation and Performance Management
- Compensation, benefits, incentive, rewards, and performance evaluation programs
- FLSA determinations and ADA compliance
- Annual merit, bonus and salary increase budget guidelines.
- Salary and benefits surveys
- Sales plan design
- Mergers and acquisitions work by assessing and integrating compensation programs.
- Job descriptions and class plan design
- Employee Communications and Training
- Formal and informal employee and manager communications
- Tools and training on compensation, benefits, incentive and rewards philosophies and programs
- Successful implementation of program changes
- Employee engagement / opinion surveys / exit interviews
- Objective Setting and Action Plans
- HR Mission, Vision, Values and Blueprint design
Speaking engagements include West Central Florida Healthcare HR Association Quarterly Meeting and The Total Rewards Association of South Florida’s Annual Conference and a recent webinar on “Creating Agility in Your Job and Pay Framework”. Her next engagement is with The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) of Tampa Bay, Florida.
Alliance Data Systems, Inc., Dallas, TX - Senior Compensation Consultant / Manager
Multinational loyalty marketing company specializing in credit card processing and customer service centers.
- Developed company-wide compensation plans and compensation policies.
- Designed and administered incentive, sales compensation, and recognition programs.
- Worked with HR generalists to reorganize work units, define jobs, determine internal grading for positions, analyze external market data, and make offers to new employees.
- Trained HR generalists in compensation and reward practices
DMG-MAXIMUS, Inc., Dallas, TX and West Palm Beach, FL – Consultant and Manager
National consulting firm with an HR consulting practice, specializing in Classification & Compensation Plan design for cities, counties, and state agencies.
- Led discussions to establish compensation philosophy and strategy for over 100 clients.
- Consulted with key management on the design, development, implementation and effective administration of new compensation and performance management programs.
- Managed pay and classification studies and consulting staff (4 in-office and 3 remotes)
- Developed programs, provided recommendations, conducted client presentations, and trained client staff in the implementation and maintenance of compensation and performance management programs and software.
Long Associates – Wilton Manors, FL
National consulting firm with an HR consulting practice, specializing in Classification & Compensation Plan design for cities, counties, and state agencies.
- Managed pay and classification studies; conducted salary and benefits surveys, evaluated jobs, wrote job descriptions, interviewed employees and department heads, and conducted employee and management meetings and presentations.
- Developed plans, provided recommendations, conducted client presentations, and trained client staff for the implementation and maintenance of compensation programs.
- Consulted with management on the design, development, implementation, and effective administration of new compensation programs.
Education & Certifications
Katie earned her bachelor’s degree in international business from Florida Atlantic University. She earned the PHR certification in 1999, the SPHR in 2002, the Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) in 2014 and the SHRM-SCP in 2016.
Professional Affiliations
Katie has been a board member for the South Florida Compensation and Benefits Association (SFCB) since 2007 and served as their President in 2011 and 2012. She also maintains membership with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), the International Public Management
