Brenda Newton Wright, Ccp, Grp
About Brenda Newton Wright, Ccp, Grp
Brenda Newton Wright is the Head of Compensation & Benefits at the National Safety Council, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in compensation and benefits programs, having held various roles in organizations such as Ferrara Candy Company, Navistar Inc, and Northern Trust.
Current Role at National Safety Council
Brenda Newton Wright serves as the Head of Compensation & Benefits at the National Safety Council since 2017. In this role, she leads the design of compensation and benefits programs, focusing on integrating enabling technologies and effective communication strategies. Her leadership is instrumental in developing policies that enhance the organization's compensation and benefits framework.
Previous Experience in Compensation and Benefits
Prior to her current position, Brenda Newton Wright held several roles in the field of compensation and benefits. She worked as a Senior Total Rewards Analyst at Ferrara Candy Company from 2013 to 2017. Before that, she served as a Senior Compensation Analyst at Navistar Inc from 2010 to 2013 and as a Senior Compensation Analyst at Rexam from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she worked as a Compensation Consultant at Northern Trust from 2001 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Brenda Newton Wright has a strong educational background in Human Resources Management, having studied at Loyola University of Chicago from 1998 to 2000. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Tourism Management from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. Furthermore, she achieved a Certificate in Business Studies from the same university during the same period. Her expertise includes developing policies related to compensation and benefits programs and implementing HRIS systems to support these processes.
Early Career Experience
Brenda began her career as an HRIS Analyst at Edward Hospital in 2008, where she worked as a part-time contractor for 11 months. This role laid the foundation for her subsequent positions in compensation and benefits, where she has continued to build her professional expertise.