About Us
Allison Grace,
CEBS, CCP, CMS, is President and Founder of Instant HR Solutions and a
human resources professional with more than eighteen years of
experience. As a consultant, Allison has worked with companies in
various industries including investment management, technology,
supermarkets, oil & gas development, restaurants, recruiting and
accounting.
Combined with technical training and professional certifications,
Allison's practical experience includes working in all aspects of human
resources and partnering at the CEO level to establish HR programs that
support the strategic objectives of the business. Her extensive
experience includes benefits, compensation, legal compliance,
performance management, employee relations, recruiting and termination.
Prior to her consulting
work, Allison worked in technology, advertising, publishing, retail,
insurance and non-profit firms and held Director and Vice
President level human resources leadership positions with such companies
as Register.com, Food Marketing Institute, and The Thomson
Corporation. Allison's global human resources expertise includes
working with employees in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada,
France, Germany, Eastern Europe and Africa.
Education and Technical
Training
Allison is designated a Certified Employee
Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and a Compensation Management Specialist
(CMS) by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She is also
recognized as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) by World at Work,
the professional association for compensation, benefits and total
rewards. Allison is a graduate of Binghamton University, where she
earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science and International
Relations, and was selected to Who's Who in American Universities and
Colleges.
Professional Memberships
Society for Human Resources
Management
World at Work
International Foundation of Employee
Benefit Plans
International Society of
Certified Employee Benefits Specialists
National Association of Women Business
Owners
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce