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Christopher Thorpe's Bio:
Christopher Thorpe's Experience:
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Compensation Consultant at Triumph Group
June 2014 - Present | Berwyn, PAMarket review of non-exempt positions. Salary structure review and modification. Benchmarking of positions to salary surveys.
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Volunteer: New Covenant Christian School at Board Member / Committee Membership and Other Involvement
June 2005 - PresentBoard Member (2005 - 2013) Budget oversight, collaborative decision-making, implementation of policy governance model, strategic planning and development. Served as Vice Chair for 3 years. Committee Membership and Other (2005 - Present) Giant A+ School Rewards Coordinator (2011 - Current) Implemented student contest which resulted in a 675% increase in money raised Strategic Planning Committee (2005 - 2008; 2011 - Current) Development Committee (2012 - Current) Search Committee for two school Principals Education Committee (2007 - 2008) Served as committee chair.
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Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver at Private Individual
March 2014 - June 2014 | Hummelstown, PAProvide ambulation support and meal preparation for a gentleman who needs assistance.
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Senior Compensation Analyst at Parsons Brinckerhoff
May 2013 - July 2013Supported the design and administration of compensation for 5,000+ employees. Managed compensation change requests and bonuses to ensure compliance with compensation policy. Provided advice, guidance and support to Regional Human Resources Managers regarding all aspects of compensation programs and policies. Ensured day-to-day compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA determination. Performed job matching and submitted salary surveys. Created ad hoc reports.
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COMPENSATION ANALYST at Pinnacle Health System
March 2006 - May 2013Enhanced compensation functions through process improvement, increased efficiency and training for 5,600+ employees. Created a shared tool to document market adjustments, pay class changes, rate quotations, and special compensation practices. Improved efficiency by having key compensation information in one place and accessible by entire compensation team. Integrated employees from acquisitions into compensation structure and relayed corporate compensation practices/philosophies to new leaders. Led project to consolidate similar positions that were department/unit specific into single positions that could be used organization-wide. This resulted in greater standardization and ease of administration. Trained leadership on the use of a new performance management system (SuccessFactors) and the transition to a Common Review Date. Developed online job description template and guidelines on writing job descriptions. This resulted in standardized job description formatting and the creation of more meaningful job descriptions. Conducted monthly new employee orientation segment on Compensation and Performance Management. Educated leadership regarding compensation practices so they could better communicate to their staff. Documented annual rate adjustment and budget processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. Completed diversity awareness program and earned designation as "Diversity Champion". Oriented and mentored a new compensation analyst.
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QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER at Real Alternatives
January 1999 - February 2006Processed over $3 million in annual billing for 32 statewide subcontractors. Implemented scanning system for billing forms which increased processing speed by 172%. Assisted subcontractors with billing issues and concerns. Prepared various statistical reports used to measure the effectiveness of services provided by subcontractors.
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ANALYST at Computer Aid, Inc
January 1998 - January 1999Served as programmer/analyst for Year 2000 (Y2K) remediation effort for Hershey Foods and Hanover Foods. Performed impact analysis for Year 2000 (Y2K) remediation effort for Morgan Corporation (truck manufacturing). Prepared PowerPoint presentation for AS/400 and RPG/400 training class.
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DIVISION SECRETARY (Administrative Assistant) at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
January 1994 - January 1998Represented the Division Director in contact with agency directors, attorneys, legislative staff and the public. Processed requests for child abuse hearings. Responded to inquiries about the child abuse appeal process from appellants and attorneys. Maintained database tracking appeals process. Performed payroll/timekeeping duties for 60+ employees.
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HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN at American Heart Association
September 1993 - February 1994Drafted Family and Medical Leave policy (in accordance with FMLA). Performed market analysis of various positions to determine if pay was competitive.
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HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN at The Hospital Association of Pennsylvania
September 1992 - December 1992Prepared report on human resource statistical monitors (employee turnover, benefits use, recruitment statistics, etc.) Attended seminar on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Christopher Thorpe's Education:
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Capital College, Pennsylvania State University
1990 – 1994Masters of Public Administration -
Penn State University
1986 – 1990BS in Public ServiceConcentration: Business Administration Minor
Christopher Thorpe's Interests & Activities:
Reading, cooking, volunteering and investing.