Join Twin Cities Compensation Network for this joint session with SouthWest Metro HR Association!

This program is FREE for both Member and Non-member registrations!

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Pay transparency isn't coming—it's here. And it's exposing years of accumulated complexity in how we pay people. If you can't explain your Total Rewards programs simply, you can't defend them consistently.

About This Session

This session tackles the complexity hiding in your compensation and incentive programs—and gives you practical approaches to simplify, govern, and communicate Total Rewards effectively. You'll learn why market data alone can't save you, how to diagnose where complexity accumulates across base pay and incentives, and proven approaches to inventory plans, rationalize exceptions, and establish governance. We'll close with a communication framework that answers the questions employees and managers actually ask. Whether you're a compensation specialist or an HR generalist navigating pay questions, you'll leave with actionable insights on:

Agenda

Presenters

Ryan Buhrke, M.A., CCP, GRP — Director, Total Rewards, Edmentum
Ryan is a seasoned total rewards leader with nearly 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, technology, retail, and financial services. He serves on the Board of Directors for TCCN and is known for his data-informed and behavioral economics approach to designing incentive programs and compensation strategies. Ryan holds a Master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and professional certifications as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) from WorldatWork.

Anne Soash — Compensation Transformation Advisor & Strategic Consultant
Anne is an accomplished, results-driven compensation leader with 20+ years of cross-functional experience serving as a strategic business partner in delivering operational improvements, compensation strategies, and sales incentive expertise across high-profile, market-leading organizations. She approaches her work with a unique perspective from her experience in analytics, technology, and process engineering combined with a people-centric view.

Chris Ball — Lead Business Consultant, InnoVyne Technologies
Chris brings over 4 years of experience leading enterprise solution implementations and managed services at InnoVyne, with a strong focus on incentive compensation management. He also manages InnoVyne's Compensation Administration Program, helping clients streamline testing, model management, and solution deployment. With a background in software development and 5 years as an instructor, Chris combines technical expertise with practical business insights.