Ana M.
About Ana M.
Ana M. serves as the Associate Director of Compensation & Payroll at Ardelyx, Inc., bringing extensive experience in payroll management across various organizations, including Novo Nordisk and Pep Boys. She has contributed to the payroll profession through leadership roles, educational initiatives, and public speaking engagements.
Work at Ardelyx
Ana M. has been serving as the Associate Director of Compensation & Payroll at Ardelyx, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees compensation strategies and payroll operations, contributing to the company's financial and operational efficiency. Her experience in payroll management enhances the organization's ability to maintain compliance and implement best practices in compensation.
Previous Experience in Payroll Management
Ana M. has extensive experience in payroll management across various organizations. She worked at Novo Nordisk in multiple roles, including Senior Payroll Analyst, Payroll Manager, and Associate Manager of Domestic Payroll, accumulating over five years of service. Additionally, she held the position of Payroll Manager at Stevens Institute of Technology and served as Director of Payroll at Pep Boys. Her roles have involved overseeing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and managing payroll teams.
Education and Expertise
Ana M. has a strong educational background in business and human resources management. She studied Public Administration and Social Service Professions at Rutgers University from 1987 to 1989. She later earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration from DeVry University between 2008 and 2010. Ana also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from DeVry University, achieved from 2016 to 2017, and an MBA in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, completed in 2020.
Professional Contributions
Ana M. has made significant contributions to the payroll profession through various initiatives. She played a key role in organizing the NJ Statewide Payroll Conference from 2014 to 2020, enhancing professional development for payroll professionals. Additionally, she served on the APA Education Grant Committee, focusing on the development and distribution of educational grants. Ana founded the South Jersey Chapter of the American Payroll Association, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the payroll profession in her region.
Recognition and Involvement
Ana M. has been recognized for her dedication to professional growth in the payroll field. She won a Course/Conference Education Grant in 2015, highlighting her commitment to continuing education. Furthermore, her involvement with the National Speakers Bureau indicates her engagement in public speaking and sharing her expertise on payroll and compensation topics.