"Catherine was extremely helpful, responsive and professional. Her knowledge and understanding of these complex issues made the rollout and implementation extremely smooth and well received by our employees."

Scott Goodey, President
Greenpoint Technologies Inc.


Compensation Works founder and principal Catherine Dovey, CCP, SPHR, has worked in human resources for more than 20 years. Compensation and pay systems are her primary specialty. Depending on client need, Catherine will partner with other experts for specific projects.

Catherine has designed and managed base pay plans, incentive plans, performance management systems and job evaluation systems. Her extensive experience includes union and non-union environments in private companies and nonprofit and public-sector organizations.

Industries served range from finance, health care and food processing to advertising, gaming and manufacturing. See Clients for more information.

Credentials
• Master’s of Business Administration from Washington State University

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) through WorldatWork (formerly the American Compensation Association)

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

National and Other HR Board Experience
Catherine has served on numerous local, regional and national HR boards. Her positions have included

• Total Rewards Panel member for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

• Past president and board member for the Northwest Human Resources Management Association (NHRMA)

• Board member for the Washington State Council for SHRM

• Western Region Item Writing Panel member for Human Resources Certification Institute

• Past president and board member for the Seattle chapter of SHRM

• Founding board member for the Southwest Washington HR Association of SHRM

Awards for Expertise and Service
Area HR organizations have recognized Catherine with these awards:

2004 Distinguished Award recipient for NHRMA

2006 member of the year for the Lake Washington Human Resource Association

Catherine also teaches and frequently presents on compensation and HR topics

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