Maranda West
About Maranda West
Maranda West serves as the Manager of Benefits and Compensation at Churchill Downs Incorporated, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in recruiting and employee engagement, she specializes in data analysis and problem-solving within benefits and compensation management.
Work at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Maranda West has been serving as the Manager of Benefits and Compensation at Churchill Downs Incorporated since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing HR functions related to employee benefits and compensation. Her responsibilities include managing benefits and compensation systems and ensuring effective employee engagement strategies are in place. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Benefits and Compensation Analyst at the same organization from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to the development and implementation of compensation strategies.
Education and Expertise
Maranda West earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Development from Bellarmine University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in human resources principles. She possesses expertise in managing benefits and compensation systems, utilizing platforms such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Ultimate Software. Additionally, she is skilled in data analysis and problem-solving, which are essential for effective management of HR functions.
Background in Human Resources
Maranda West has a diverse background in human resources, beginning her career with an internship at Maryhurst in 2014. She later worked as a Staffing Associate at LG&E and KU Energy LLC from 2016 to 2018, where she gained valuable experience in recruiting. Her tenure at Churchill Downs Incorporated began in 2018, where she initially focused on benefits and compensation analysis before advancing to her current managerial role. She also has experience as a Medical Receptionist at Gailor Animal Hospital from 2011 to 2018.
Skills in Data Analysis and HR Processes
Maranda West has developed strong skills in data analysis and problem-solving, particularly in the context of benefits and compensation management. She is experienced in utilizing Microsoft applications and SharePoint to manage HR processes effectively. Her ability to analyze data allows her to make informed decisions that enhance employee engagement and optimize compensation strategies within the organizations she has worked for.