Cherrine Alphonso
@cherrinealphonso
I lead global compensation programs, building competitive job architecture and incentive plans that drive performance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Director of Compensation and strategic global compensation leader with 15+ years designing and executing compensation strategies that strengthen business performance. I lead global salary structures, STI/LTI incentive design, merit programs, and market adjustments—partnering closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and senior leadership to deliver programs that are both competitive and compliant.
I’m known for building and maintaining scalable job architecture and career frameworks, including executive compensation disclosures like proxy statements and CEO pay ratio calculations. I’ve driven major Workday Advanced Compensation and Workday HCM implementations for thousands of employees, led M&A compensation integration, and improved internal consistency through job title streamlining—grounded in compensation data analytics and actionable benchmarking.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AIDirector, Compensation
Aspen Technology Inc.
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Led global compensation programs, including salary structures, merit, and STI/LTI incentives. Maintained global job architecture aligned to market benchmarks and prepared executive compensation disclosures such as proxy statements and CEO pay-ratio calculations.
Director, Compensation
Industrial Services Inc.
May 2019 - Jun 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Designed and managed global compensation strategy, including pay structures, incentive plans, and job architecture. Streamlined job titles by 25% to improve internal consistency and partnered with Legal and Finance on annual equity cycle and compensation governance.
Manager, Compensation
Industrial Services Inc.
Mar 2019 - May 2019 (2 months)
Advised executive leadership on market adjustments and budget projections for compensation programs. Implemented Workday Advanced Compensation for global merit and incentive programs and managed bonus accruals in partnership with Finance and Legal.
WCLed compensation strategy across salary administration, market benchmarking, and incentive plan design while managing executive compensation and proxy materials with Legal. Implemented Workday Advanced Compensation and M&A compensation integration for 2,000+ employees, and built U.S. and Canada salary structures to reduce pay compression and maintain internal equity.
WCLaunched merit programs via Workday for 2,000+ employees and provided analytical support for cash incentive plans and LTI awards. Led global benchmarking by participating in multiple industry salary surveys annually.
Senior Specialist, Compensation
Dresser-Rand
Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Administered corporate and sales incentive programs and supported ongoing compensation administration. Helped maintain global job classification by conducting market benchmarking and supporting grading system updates.
ALManaged job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and incentive program administration, including LTI administration and salary surveys. Led global compensation projects and managed SAP HRIS compensation processes supporting common merit and talent management reviews.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NSNarsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Master's in Human Resource Development Management, Human Resource Development Management
Completed a Master’s program in Human Resource Development Management through Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (Mumbai University).
HHHuman Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Human Resources
Earned the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification from HRCI.
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