Jeremy Shortell

Director of Engineering

Torrance, California, United States16 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in designing compensation programs aligned with business goals.
Proven track record in managing cross-functional compensation projects.
Strong analytical skills driving actionable compensation insights.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Compensation Management expert in the Gaming industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Compensation ManagementData AnalysisStrategic PlanningOperations Management

Other Skills

Compensation ProgramsCompensation AnalyticsWorkdayJob ArchitectureMarket MatchingMarket AdjustmentsCross-functional CollaborationEmployment AgreementsBusiness OperationsStrategic Process OptimizationAnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipProcess ImprovementBudgetsProject Management

About

• Extensive experience in designing job structures & compensation programs from the ground up that properly balance achievement of business strategies with commitments to employee culture and value propositions and carrying out training programs to both management and employee populations • Ability to analyze complex data and distill information into actionable insights that positively affects an organization’s compensation approach • Adept at using a holistic approach in managing multiple concurrent projects among cross-functional stakeholders so that competing priorities are suitably aligned, resources properly managed, and goals efficiently achieved • Experience in multiple HRIS systems and have served as Compensation Lead in multiple system selections, designs, and implementations for HCM, Performance Management, and Applicant Tracking

Experience

16 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs

Average Tenure

4 yrs

Current Experience

Confluent

Director, Global Compensation Programs

Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · Remote

Leads the organization's strategy, design, and administration of compensation programs including base pay, variable pay, equity, and executive compensation in a manner that supports business goals and enables successful talent acquisition & retention
Manages the preparation and presentation of Compensation Committee materials on a quarterly basis as well as collaborates with Legal and Finance on executive compensation matters, including proxy disclosures and board materials
Supports company's equity strategy and administration in partnership with stock administration. finance and legal teams
Oversees the design, budgeting and administration of semi-annual compensation cycles including merit review, promotions, and annual equity awards via Workday
Drives key requirements of compensation programs and structures in Workday to maximize efficiency and streamline processes whenever possible
Provide actionable insights through compensation analytics and reporting to Chief People Officer and executive leadership including market competitiveness and internal equity
Develop compelling compensation communication and enablement strategies that help team members understand and appreciate the full value of their compensation packages

Compensation ProgramsCompensation AnalyticsWorkdayCompensation ManagementData Analysis

Riot games

Global Head of Compensation (Director)

Dec 2019 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Head of global of compensation for Riot Games & Riot Entertainment leading team responsible for providing day-to-day compensation support for HR Partners and Talent Acquisition teams via job evaluations, market matching and pay decisions for new hires and existing employees
Oversaw finalization of the design, roll-out, communication and change management of Riot’s new job architecture and compensation programs and ensured that they that were integrated with Riot’s strategy, talent practices, and overall market landscape
Monitored external market and economic trends to recommend adjustments to compensation infrastructure, as applicable
Partnered with Riot’s HRIS team to implement Workday for cyclical compensation planning, including oversight of system preparation for compensation processes and oversight of compensation workflows

Job ArchitectureMarket MatchingWorkdayCompensation ManagementStrategic Planning

Blizzard entertainment

4 roles

Senior Manager Compensation

Promoted

Feb 2019 – Dec 2019 · 10 mos

Oversaw compensation for Blizzard's Product Development organizations through collaboration with HR Business Partners, Recruiters, and other cross-functional groups via the design, management and communication of all compensation programs
Partnered with Business Leaders, HR, Finance and Legal to prepare materials for quarterly governing committee meetings
Consulted with HR Business Partners and Recruiting on employment contracts, new hires, promotions and market adjustments
Monitored external market and economic trends and recommended adjustments to compensation infrastructure, as applicable
Drove inter-departmental and cross-functional process improvements including HRIS and HR Operations on system and process upgrades

Compensation ProgramsMarket AdjustmentsCross-functional CollaborationCompensation ManagementData Analysis

Compensation Manager

Promoted

Mar 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

Senior Compensation Analyst

Promoted

Sep 2015 – Feb 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

Compensation Analyst

Apr 2014 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

Activision

2 roles

Compensation /HRIS Analyst

Oct 2012 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

Supported the design, evaluation, and ongoing delivery of compensation programs, including base pay, short and long-term incentives, retention and recognition programs, and employment agreements for Corporate Services and Sales & Supply Chain functions

Compensation ProgramsEmployment AgreementsCompensation Management

Business Operations Manager

Jan 2009 – Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

Oversaw all business operation needs for global Quality Assurance and Customer Support departments via management of team that handled the creation and administration of department Annual Operating Plan, development of departmental KPI's, strategic process optimization opportunities all in an effort to deliver tangible ROI to the department

Business OperationsStrategic Process OptimizationOperations Management