Paul Valencia, MBA
About Paul Valencia, MBA
Paul Valencia, MBA, is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Sr. Compensation Manager (Incentives) at US Foods. He has extensive experience in human resources and compensation, having held various roles in notable companies such as Aon Corporation, E*TRADE, and Allstate Insurance Company.
Current Role at US Foods
Paul Valencia serves as the Senior Compensation Manager (Incentives) at US Foods. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Milton, GA. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the compensation strategies related to incentives within the organization. His expertise in compensation management contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company's incentive programs.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, Paul Valencia worked as an Independent Consultant in Human Resources from 2013 to 2021 in the Greater Atlanta Area. He also held the position of Senior Director, Strategic Client Partnerships at ADP for one year in 2015-2016. His experience includes working as an HR Rewards Senior Consultant at Allstate Insurance Company from 1995 to 2002 and as Director of Global Executive Compensation at Aon Corporation from 2002 to 2007.
Educational Background
Paul Valencia earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing Management from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, completing his studies from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he participated in the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Career in Financial Analysis
Before transitioning into human resources, Paul Valencia worked as a Senior Financial/Operations Analyst - Supervisor at PNC Bank (PNC Mortgage) from 1991 to 1995. This role involved overseeing financial operations and analysis, providing him with a strong foundation in financial management that supports his current compensation management responsibilities.
Experience in Corporate Client Management
Paul Valencia also has experience in corporate client management, having served as Vice President, Large Market Corporate Client Senior Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from 2007 to 2012. In this role, he managed relationships with large corporate clients, further enhancing his skills in client engagement and strategic partnership development.