Scott Yakunovich
About Scott Yakunovich
Scott Yakunovich serves as the Director of Total Rewards at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in compensation management, having previously worked at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Marathon Oil Corporation in various roles over several years.
Work at Par Pacific Holdings
Scott Yakunovich has been serving as the Director of Total Rewards at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's total rewards strategy, which includes compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs. His tenure at Par Pacific Holdings has spanned five years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the organization's employee value proposition in the Houston, Texas area.
Previous Experience at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Prior to his current position, Scott Yakunovich worked at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for a total of 15 years across various roles. He served as Manager of Global Compensation from 2016 to 2019, where he managed compensation strategies on a global scale. He also held positions as Domestic Compensation Manager from 2004 to 2016 and Compensation Supervisor from 2001 to 2004. His experience at Anadarko provided him with extensive knowledge in compensation management and human resources.
Career at Marathon Oil Corporation
Scott Yakunovich began his career at Marathon Oil Corporation, where he held multiple positions from 1987 to 1999. His roles included Systems Analyst, Advanced Compensation Analyst, and Senior Compensation Analyst. This experience laid the foundation for his expertise in compensation analysis and systems management, contributing to his later roles in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Scott Yakunovich holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a dual major in Human Resources and Computer Science from Kent State University, where he studied from 1985 to 1987. He also earned an Associate's degree in Pre-professional Business from Lorain County Community College between 1982 and 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in human resources and compensation management.