Irving Allan Jara
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Mexico City, Mexico
Toptal member since September 25, 2024
Allan is a total rewards professional with over a decade of experience in Mexico and LATAM. He specializes in benefits and compensation structures that attract and retain top talent. He excels at maximizing business performance across various industries, including manufacturing, sales, logistics, IT, and retail. Allan has also collaborated with international professionals in global centers of excellence (COEs), working with the US, EMEA, and Asia teams.
Career Highlights
Education Highlights
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
Variable Compensation for Sales
SAP SuccessFactors for LATAM
Competitiveness Study
Software Expertise
- Google Sheets
Other Expertise
- Compensation
- Data Analysis
- Employee Benefits
- Excel 365
- Job Analysis
- Storytelling
- Total Rewards Strategy
Work Experience
Head of Total Rewards
Grupo Jumex
- Implemented a new variable pay structure for the sales team, enhancing compensation and business performance.
- Reduced turnover in select areas from over 40% to under 20%.
- Enhanced the benefit package by establishing new partnerships and improving existing ones.
Total Rewards Manager
H&M Company
- Developed the payment philosophy for LATAM countries, aligning it with the overarching goals of the LATAM markets.
- Implemented SAP SuccessFactors in the region, supporting and streamlining HR processes.
- Optimized health expenses and enhanced the coverage of specific health benefits.
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Star Medica
- Developed the entire salary structure for 15 hospitals across the Mexican Republic.
- Implemented new benefits to enhance talent attraction and retention.
- Developed one of the first variable compensation programs within the hospital industry.
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Mercer
- Consolidated long-term relationships with key clients by implementing innovative benefit and compensation plans.
- Enhanced the service level agreement (SLA) effectiveness to over 97% with key clients.
- Delivered client proposals in record time (under two weeks), enabling rapid analysis and implementation.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Economics
National Polytechnic Institute - Mexico City, Mexico
Certifications
Leadership
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
International Position Evaluation
Mercer
Skills
Finance
Data Analysis
Output Software
Google Sheets
Other
Excel 365, Storytelling, Job Analysis, Leadership, Total Rewards Strategy, Compensation, Employee Benefits, Compensation Plans, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Compensation Programs, Market Research & Analysis, Rewards, PMO Development, Change Management
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