The What
Providing total rewards interim, fractional, and project consulting to companies that seek to build and transform.
The Why
Attracting and retaining great talent makes a business thrive. Total Rewards–the compensation, benefits, and experiences employees seek and value–are at the core of this pursuit. I focus on building and optimizing total rewards to maximize value and drive results.
The How
I engage through fractional or project work as you need it. Whether it’s providing due diligence analysis and post-merger integration, developing a compensation philosophy and strategy, creating global pay structures, a job architecture, a critical incentive plan, or an engaging benefits intervention and communication–I am a focused and dedicated resource to help you meet your HR and, specifically, total rewards needs.
I seek to understand your business, it’s objectives, and competitive landscape, I provide suitable options, and I deliver the most impactful solutions–aligned, cost-conscious, competitive, equitable, and compliant. Let’s work together to optimize you total rewards.
The Who
Sharona Abramson, SPHR
I am a Human Resources advisor with expertise in Total Rewards. I help companies build, grow, and transform their total rewards “estate”, which includes compensation, benefits, employee experiences and the infrastructure around these.
- 30 years in HR and 25 in total rewards
- A diverse background in a variety of industries including technology services (SaaS and IaaS), VC, healthcare, manufacturing/chemicals, insurance, consulting, and marketing
- Success supporting steady state, complex business transformation, and M&A transactions
- Strategic foundation and customized modular approach
- Energized, end-to-end, “roll-up-your-sleeves”, tactical execution
- Strong emphasis on change management
Capabilities
Strategic and Foundational
- Executive Leadership/Board Analytics and Decision Support
- Total Rewards Planning and Roadmap
- Comprehensive Change Management
M&A
- Due Diligence
- Post-Merger Integration
Compensation
- Compensation Philosophy and Strategy
- Market Assessment
- Salary Structures
- Job Architecture
- Short-Term Incentive Plans
- Long-Term Incentive Plans
- Performance Management
- Cost Modeling and Analytics
- Compensation Processes
- Pay Equity, Audits, and Pay Transparency
- Compensation Policies and Practices
- Compensation Tools and Education
Benefits
- Global Plan Development, Optimization, and Compliance
- Health and Welfare Broker and Fiduciary RFP/Selection and Management
- Cyclical Process Management (Renewals, Open Enrollment, Audits, and Compliance Activities)
- Demand Management and Wellness Programs
- Global Benefit Branding and Communication
- Global Mobility
- Reward and Recognition Programs
HCM Systems & Operations
- HRIS/HCM Blueprint Development
- Upgrade/Migration Project Management
- Process Design, Testing, and Automation
- Change Management and Training
- Reporting/Analytics
- HR Operations Building
Industries
- Technology (SaaS, IaaS)
- Venture Capital
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Healthcare
- Chemicals
- Market Research
- Insurance
“A sincere “thank you” for your support on Project [X]…you joined at a critical time in this project, and provided critical expertise and tenacity to help us get this stood up. This was an intense / complex project based on the carveout dynamics, global complexity, and lack of resources…thank you for “stepping into the breach”!
Operations Executive, PE Firm
Sharona was instrumental in building our total rewards function at [X] after our spin off from [X]. We grew from 700 associates to more than 2,500 associates in multiple countries. Her leadership in creating our compensation architecture and building/branding our benefits, wellness, and mobility programs was an important part of attracting and retaining our talent. Her dedication and focus on the due diligence and post-merger acquisition activities also helped us grow quickly and effectively. Sharona has very strong work ethic and was in important part of our success.
CEO, IaaS Company
Sharona completed a comprehensive total cash compensation study for [X] in the Fall of 2014. She was pivotal in helping us determine which survey sources and key market guideposts were appropriate and provided us with a clear picture of the relevant market data. As part of the project, she also helped us evaluate the options available for building pay structures nationally which allowed us to select an approach that was suited for our needs. Her expertise, project management, and facilitation skills ensured that we met our timeline and objectives for completing this critical project.
SVP & Chief People Officer
Association Management Company
Sharona made critical contributions to the M&A team by providing leadership and thoughtful analysis during the due diligence and PMI planning processes. Her leadership and knowledge of compensation and benefits as well as her understanding of the HR issues that impact acquisitions were helpful in facilitating the M&A process. I enjoyed working with Sharona and found her to be a good project partner.
Vice President, Chemicals Company
