Shirley Chabalie
About Shirley Chabalie
Shirley Chabalie serves as the Director of Corporate Compensation at Highmark, where she has worked since 2007. She holds a BSBA in Finance from Robert Morris University and an MBA from Duquesne University, and has extensive experience in compensation strategy and HR consulting.
Current Role at Highmark
Shirley Chabalie serves as the Director of Corporate Compensation at Highmark, a position she has held since 2007. In this role, she provides strategic direction on the design and development of retention plans, variable pay, and bonus programs. She collaborates with HR Business Partners to ensure alignment between compensation strategies and business objectives. Additionally, she monitors the effectiveness of incentive and compensation plans, making recommendations for cost-effective revisions.
Previous Experience at Highmark
Prior to her current role, Shirley Chabalie worked at Highmark in various capacities. She served as a Compensation Specialist from 1995 to 1998, where she focused on compensation-related tasks for three years. Following that, she was a Principal HR Consultant from 1998 to 2005, contributing to human resources strategies for seven years in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Her extensive experience at Highmark has provided her with a solid foundation in corporate compensation.
Education and Expertise
Shirley Chabalie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Finance from Robert Morris University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duquesne University. Her academic background in finance and business administration supports her expertise in corporate compensation and human resources.
Strategic Contributions to Compensation Plans
In her role as Director of Corporate Compensation, Shirley Chabalie provides strategic insights into the design and implementation of various compensation plans. She focuses on retention strategies, variable pay structures, and bonus programs. Her work involves continuous monitoring of these plans to assess their effectiveness and to recommend necessary adjustments that align with organizational goals.