Melinda Walker
About Melinda Walker
Melinda Walker is a Corporate Manager of Compensation and Benefits at Broadstep Behavioral Health, with extensive experience in human resources management across various companies. She has successfully implemented systems and led projects that improved payroll and benefits processes, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Current Role at Broadstep Behavioral Health
Melinda Walker serves as the Corporate Manager of Compensation and Benefits at Broadstep Behavioral Health, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the compensation and benefits strategies within the organization. She has successfully transitioned the company from ADP to Ceridian, achieving significant cost savings of $2.5 million over two years by canceling the ADP contract. Her expertise in compensation and benefits management contributes to the overall efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Melinda Walker held various positions in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked as the Director of Human Resources at TurboChef Technologies, Inc. and associated companies from 2009 to 2016. During this time, she managed human resources functions across Texas, Illinois, and North Carolina. Additionally, she served as the Director of Human Resources at InfoMart from 2003 to 2006 in Marietta, Georgia, where she implemented a help desk system for payroll and benefit issues.
Education and Academic Background
Melinda Walker studied at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in human resources and compensation management. This academic experience has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex HR challenges in various organizational settings.
Achievements in Human Resources Management
Throughout her career, Melinda Walker has achieved notable milestones in human resources management. She managed a team of Payroll Specialists responsible for processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls across eight states, covering over 250 locations. She led the integration of seven separate acquisitions into the company's HR, payroll, and benefits platforms, completing all integrations within 147 days. Additionally, she served as the Lead Project Manager for the implementation of a new HRIS, successfully launching various modules within six months.
Early Career and Safety Coordination
Melinda Walker began her career as a Safety Coordinator at Frank's International N.V. from 1993 to 1996. This early experience in safety management laid the groundwork for her future roles in human resources. She later worked at ITP Strategic from 2016 to 2020, where she focused on human resources and business administration, further enhancing her skills in HR management.