Michelle Wagner
About Michelle Wagner
Michelle Wagner is a Senior Compensation Analyst with extensive experience in financial analysis and compensation strategies. She has worked at The Hillman Group since 2016, following roles at LexisNexis and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and holds degrees in Accounting from Widener University and the University of Scranton.
Current Role at The Hillman Group
Michelle Wagner serves as a Senior Compensation Analyst at The Hillman Group, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on compensation strategies and employee remuneration, contributing to the company's overall compensation framework. Her work is essential in ensuring competitive pay structures within the consumer goods industry. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, she leverages her extensive experience in financial analysis to support the organization's compensation objectives.
Previous Experience at The Hillman Group
Prior to her current role, Michelle Wagner worked at The Hillman Group as a Compensation Analyst from 2016 to 2019. During this time, she developed and implemented compensation plans and conducted market pricing analyses. Before that, she served as a Financial Analyst at the same company from 2012 to 2016, where she focused on financial reporting and analysis. Her tenure at The Hillman Group spans a total of seven years, showcasing her commitment to the organization.
Experience at LexisNexis
Michelle Wagner was employed at LexisNexis as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2010 to 2012. In this role, she was responsible for financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's financial health. Her experience at LexisNexis provided her with valuable insights into financial operations within a large organization.
Background in Accounting Education
Michelle Wagner studied at Widener University, where she earned a degree in Accounting from 1998 to 2002. She also attended the University of Scranton for one year, where she studied Accounting and achieved a Bachelor of Science degree. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in financial analysis and compensation management.
Professional Experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Before her roles in the consumer goods industry, Michelle Wagner worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Assurance Senior Associate from 2005 to 2010. In this capacity, she provided assurance services, which included auditing and financial consulting. This experience enhanced her analytical skills and understanding of financial compliance and reporting.