SHRM Total Rewards Specialty Credential
The number of jobs greatly outweighs the amount of qualified talent to fill them. Workers today are negotiating for more than just a competitive salary. Plus, every compensation plan has a limit. So, what can you do to access talent? That’s where SHRM’s Total Rewards Specialty Credential comes in. Gain the knowledge and guidance in a way that fits your schedule and budget. Register now to gain credibility in creating a Total Rewards strategy and package to position your organization to attract and retain today’s top talent. Now more than ever, you need to inspire and reward workers to reach their full potential.
The SHRM Total Rewards Specialty Credential includes:
- Enrollment in the Compensation & Benefits: Unlock the Power of Total Rewards Educational Program
- Two comprehensive SHRM eLearning courses on total rewards:
- Optimizing Total Rewards Through External Vendors
- Equitable Total Rewards
- Pass an online total rewards knowledge assessment.
After passing the assessment, add your Specialty Credential to your resume, e-mail signatures and social media profiles, proving your total rewards expertise to your employer and your network.
Ifedapo Adeleye, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP

Ifedapo Adeleye is Professor of the Practice of Human Resources Management and Faculty Director for the Master's in HRM program at Georgetown University, Washington DC.
His expertise spans the HR disciplines of total rewards, global HR, and diversity management. A passionate HR educator, he has designed and delivered HR programs and courses for 5,000+ graduate and professional learners over the last two decades. Dapo is committed to advancing evidence-based HR practice, and frequently contributes to practitioner-oriented publications such as SHRM HR Magazine. He has published 40+ journal articles, book chapters and cases, and served as a research consultant to several businesses and professional associations. As CEO of Peonnacle Solutions, a customer-centric advisory firm, he provides strategic people management solutions to organizations across multiple industries, including financial services, energy, professional services, healthcare, and higher education.
Dr. Adeleye completed his Ph.D. in Human Resources Management from The University of Manchester, UK, and holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, as well as the SHRM Totals Rewards and Inclusive Workplace Culture specialty credentials. An avid world traveler, he has lived on three continents, and visited over 50 countries.
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