Priya Bhavsar
About Priya Bhavsar
Priya Bhavsar is the Senior Director of Total Rewards at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in compensation and benefits management across various companies.
Title at WP Engine
Priya Bhavsar is currently the Senior Director of Total Rewards at WP Engine, located in the Austin, Texas area. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that align with the company's strategic goals and culture.
Career at SolarWinds
From 2013 to 2019, Priya Bhavsar served as the Director of Compensation & Benefits at SolarWinds, based in the Austin, Texas area. During her six-year tenure, she was responsible for managing and overseeing various benefit programs and compensation structures aimed at retaining and motivating employees.
Education and Qualifications
Priya Bhavsar earned her Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Transportation from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, graduating in 1996. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in logistics and transportation, which has been beneficial in her various roles managing compensation and benefits.
Expertise in Total Rewards and Compensation
Throughout her career, Priya Bhavsar has shown expertise in several key areas, including pay transparency, pay equity, and designing total rewards statements. She is skilled in executive compensation, equity design, and M&A due diligence. Her proficiency extends to sales incentive design, global benefits, and corporate bonus design, reflecting her well-rounded knowledge in total rewards.
Professional Background
Priya Bhavsar’s career spans over two decades, with experienxe in roles such as Compensation Manager at GE Energy, Director of Human Resources at Dresser Wayne, and various positions at Freescale Semiconductor and Motorola. This extensive background has equipped her with skills in acquisition integration, market-pricing, and compensation consulting,
Committee Participation and Pension Plan Management
Priya Bhavsar is actively involved in 401k committees and manages international pension plans. She has a significant role in overseeing recognition programs, US open enrollment, and compliance with FMLA.