Michelle Johnson
About Michelle Johnson
Michelle Johnson is a Senior Compensation Business Partner at Cambia Health Solutions, where she has worked since 2012. With extensive experience in compensation management, she specializes in variable compensation programs and has held previous roles at Columbia Sportswear and Merix Corporation.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Michelle Johnson has served as a Senior Compensation Business Partner at Cambia Health Solutions since 2012. In this role, she provides subject matter expertise in the development and administration of various variable compensation programs, including incentive plans, sales incentive compensation, retention bonuses, and hiring bonuses. She has led the development and implementation of a new enterprise-wide compensation structure that includes Career Levels, Market Reference Points, and Market Pay Zones. Additionally, she oversees salary survey selection and analyses to inform pay practices and has provided project leadership for complex compensation projects, including compensation analysis for mergers and acquisitions.
Previous Experience at Columbia Sportswear
Prior to her role at Cambia Health Solutions, Michelle Johnson worked at Columbia Sportswear as a Total Rewards Manager from 2004 to 2011. During her tenure, she focused on managing total rewards strategies and programs, contributing to the overall compensation and benefits structure of the organization. Her experience at Columbia Sportswear provided her with a strong foundation in compensation management and employee benefits.
Background in Human Resources Management
Michelle Johnson has a diverse background in human resources management. She worked at Merix Corporation from 1999 to 2004 as a Human Resources Manager and Senior HR Business Partner. This role involved overseeing various HR functions and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Her early career experience laid the groundwork for her expertise in compensation and total rewards.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Johnson holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resource Management and Organizational Design from the University of Notre Dame, which she completed from 1996 to 1998. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from San Diego State University between 1990 and 1994. Additionally, she has achieved professional certifications, including Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) from World at Work.