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Kathryn O'Connor, PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP, GRP

Director, Compensation Services

Kathryn O’Connor, PHR, CCP, GRP consults with clients on job evaluation systems, compensation system design, and on using survey data to benchmark compensation practices.  Clients have included health and recreation centers, libraries, non-profit and for-profit organizations.  Kathryn also provides compensation, human resource, and supervisory/management training services for member organizations as a consultant and via the HR Hotline.

Kathryn O’Connor has worked in human resources over 12 years.  Ms. O’Connor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University.  She is a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) as designated through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).  Additionally, she holds a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certificate through WorldatWork.

Joy Lynn Hyer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP

Compensation/Survey Analyst

Joy Lynn Hyer, SPHR, CCP consults with clients on job evaluation systems, compensation system design and on using survey data to benchmark compensation practices.  Client industries have included health and recreation centers, libraries, manufacturing, professional services in both non-profit and for-profit organizations.  Joy Lynn also provides assistance to member organizations in human resources via the HR Hotline and administers and analyzes employee and customer satisfaction/ engagement surveys.

Joy Lynn has worked in human resources over 10 years, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Long Beach.  She is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) as designated through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).  In addition, she has a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certificate through WorldatWork.

Compensation Conversations: Comfort in Confusion

 Salary conversations- such as, being challenged on an equity issue, or defending pay practices - can be uncomfortable and difficult for employers.  Pay is personal.  Pay is emotional.  Pay can be polarizing.  Compensation matters, however, need to be discussed with objectivity and frankness.  Join the comp professionals of Management Association as they address difficult pay questions head-on.

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