Taryn Schrader, M.S.
About Taryn Schrader, M.S.
Taryn Schrader, M.S., serves as the Vice President of Compensation at Pearl Meyer, where she specializes in designing compensation plans and conducting executive compensation assessments. With a background in compensation consulting and workforce planning, she has held various roles in notable organizations including Gallagher and Rouse Consulting.
Current Role at Pearl Meyer
Taryn Schrader serves as the Vice President of Compensation at Pearl Meyer since 2021. In this role, she specializes in designing compensation plans that align with both short and long-term organizational goals. Taryn manages internal staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality compensation consulting products to clients. Her expertise includes conducting executive compensation assessments and Board of Directors studies, which help organizations maintain competitive and fair compensation practices.
Previous Experience at Gallagher
Taryn Schrader worked at Gallagher from 2017 to 2021, where she held the positions of Compensation Consultant I and II, and later Senior Compensation Consultant for a brief period in 2021. During her time in Richmond, Virginia, she focused on advising clients on job title streamlining and compression analyses to optimize organizational structures. Her experience at Gallagher contributed to her understanding of compensation strategies and client needs.
Educational Background
Taryn Schrader earned her Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Virginia Tech. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in compensation consulting and workforce planning.
Workforce Planning and Analysis Experience
Before her role at Pearl Meyer, Taryn Schrader worked as a Workforce Planning Analyst at Rouse Consulting, LLC from 2015 to 2017 in Washington, D.C. She also held various positions at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, including Change Management Intern and Data Reductionist. These roles involved conducting analyses and supporting organizational change initiatives, further enhancing her expertise in workforce planning.
Internship and Early Career Roles
Taryn Schrader began her career with internships that provided valuable experience in human resources and organizational behavior. She served as an Assessment Center Intern at Psychological Consultants, Inc. in 2014 and as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Corporate HR Training intern at Shaw Industries and a Waterpark Lifeguard at the Department of the Navy, which contributed to her diverse skill set.