Tim Cahoon
About Tim Cahoon
Tim Cahoon is a Principal Compensation Analyst at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in global compensation and employee benefits across various industries.
Company
Tim Cahoon is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories as a Principal Compensation Analyst. He has been with the organization since 2022, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. His role involves managing complex compensation structures and policies to ensure competitive and equitable pay standards within the laboratory.
Title
Tim Cahoon holds the position of Principal Compensation Analyst. In this role, he oversees comprehensive compensation analysis and planning, contributing to the effective management of payroll expenses and employee satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Tim Cahoon attended Loyola University Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management from 1977 to 1980. He later pursued a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification from World At Work, completing his studies between 2007 and 2022. His expertise extends across various end-user systems, including Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, IBM Cognos, ADP, and Fidelity PSW, and he operates with a DOE L Security Clearance.
Professional Background
Tim Cahoon has an extensive professional background, having worked at several prominent institutions. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Compensation Professional at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2019 to 2022 and as a Global Compensation Manager at Avaya from 2018 to 2019, among other positions. His career also includes significant roles at Roche Molecular Systems, Varian Medical Systems, Applied Materials, and Aerojet. Each position has enriched his wide-ranging experience in compensation and benefits strategy.
Industry Experience
Tim Cahoon's career spans multiple industries, including aerospace and defense, high technology, telecommunications, medical devices, financial services, and natural resources. This diverse background enables him to develop and implement effective compensation and employee benefits strategies tailored to various sectors. His specialization in global compensation strategies covers both sales and non-sales environments, ensuring broad-based efficacy in his roles.