# Manage benefit broker and health plan transition, annual benefit plan renewal, and open enrollment for ongoing client.# Manage 401(k) plan discrimination testing, audit, and 5500 filing for ongoing client.# Initiate fee discussion with 401(k) plan administrator resulting in 5% lower fees.# Provide analysis and interview candidates for 401(k) plan investment consultant# Serve as group benefits expert on Workday implementation team# Conduct PTO study for client including benchmarking, recommendations, employee handbook updates and communications# Benchmark plans against relevant industry/locations, and make recommendations to client.# Manage the benefit program for client while benefit manager was on a leave of absence including: Open enrollment Voluntary 401(k) audit and subsequent correction program 401(k) plan administration Plan document review and update SOP documentation# Provide open enrollment support for client to include participating in insurance renewal meetings, providing recommendations for employee contributions, and attending employee open enrollment meetings as subject matter expert.# Train new staff on benefit program operations and strategic initiatives

Responsible for all aspects of the self-funded employee benefit program including setting objectives and managing/implementing projects to meet these goals. Strategic objectives included evaluating options and designing benefits that meet or exceed industry, local, and national benchmarks. Tactical objectives included managing annual open enrollment and vendor/consultant relationships with excellence as well as monitoring programs for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.RESULTS:# Analyze 401(k) plan non-discrimination testing requirements as a member of Nestle controlled group. Pursue recognition as a qualified separate line of business and plan non-discriminatory status based on facts and circumstance allowing preservation of Galderma plan benefits # Lead project to move retiree medical to an account based program resulting in a $15M P&L credit# Transition benefit program from a regional TPA and network to a carrier based network and administrator resulting in first year savings of $2.5M# Implement CDHP with enrollment incentives. Estimated savings: 10% over the PPO option # Support acquisition by managing benefit related contractual obligations and leading the benefits training and enrollment of 170 employees

RESULTS:# Manage SAP HRIS benefit module implementation to include documenting benefit program, employee self-service functions, and life event processes; direct system programming of such, train employees, and write SOPs # Manage RFP process for life and disability group insurance, and TPA administration resulting in $245,000 premium/fee savings# Propose and manage prescription and dental plan carve out resulting in $130,000 annual cost avoidance# Implement pharmacy clinical management program to include quantity limits, prior authorizations, and specialty pharmacy benefits

RESULTS:# Execute all benefit related activities for retained/severed employees from company acquisition# Create and implement retiree medical plan contribution strategy for pre- and post-age 65 participants# Implement employee self-service and online open enrollment functions in Ceridian HRIS

RESULTS:# Manage data requirements and distribute annual total compensation statements for three different employment classes# Manage FMLA and worker’s compensation programs# Conduct new hire orientations

RESULTS:# Support company acquisition by managing separate benefit program for employees of acquired company# Support successful corporate initiative to transition union benefit plans to company benefit plans # Provide benefit and Oracle HRIS support for HR staff in each of 10 nationwide locations# Perform benefit program billing reconciliation# Manage full cycle open enrollment for three different eligibility groups# Primary HR contact for outsourced benefit call center