Currently leading Health Benefits and Well-being for Target's 400k+ Team MembersKey Contributions:Designed and implemented an industry-leading Mental Health benefits program, exceeding participation goals and becoming an integral part of Target's culture in the first 8 months. Developing a Healthcare Affordability strategy to improve access and drive savings for Team Members through innovative solutionsIntegrated cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive improvements in program strategy and implementation

Accepted a promotion to manage global compensation and benefits program initiatives for 75K employees across 50+ countries. Oversee program operations leads for HR shared services Workday HCM global compensation and benefits implementation. Simultaneously acted as Interim Senior Director, Global Payroll from 12/2020-05/2021. Stabilized the team after leadership turnover; increased accountability internally and improved services provided to employees and partners.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ⇒Improved the department’s internal reputation and transitioned the business unit into a preferred employment option and respected organization by merging the benefits and compensation operations teams, creating leaves and accommodations teams, recruiting outside talent, and developing career opportunities for peak-performing staff.⇒Partnered with the benefits COE to transform the US annual enrollment processes which led to scores of 97% customer satisfaction and 90% program satisfaction.⇒Guided the operations team through the design and implementation of a new annual pay review process, the largest program change executed by HR.⇒Established a team focused on creating a more equitable employment experience for all employees regardless of individual abilities and developed formalized process to ensure program realization, ultimately improving experiences for employees with disabilities.⇒Automated the benefits administration and enrollment process in five countries across APAC and EMEA, reducing work/cycle times by 200 hours and improving employee experiences.⇒Developed and executed programs supporting employees through the global COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborated with compensation and benefits design teams to ensure a quick and successful rollout. Enacted a pay incentive program to reward essential workers, implemented telehealth services outside the US to enhance access to healthcare, and delivered additional time off and mental health programs as needed to support families.

Led the global work-life benefits programs overseeing wellness, allowances, time off, and corporate amenities.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ⇒Designed and launched an untracked PTO program in the Netherlands which created a global test case and increased employee satisfaction.⇒Spearheaded the utilization of employee assistance programs across 47 countries by leading all global implementation efforts.

Led the global work-life benefits programs overseeing wellness, allowances, time off, and corporate amenities.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ⇒Developed a three-year strategy/roadmap to modernize US benefits.⇒Created and implemented HDHP and HSA as well as enhanced 401k features and stock choices, delivering additional benefits to employees.⇒Upgraded vendor partners to be recognized as best-in-class service providers by conducting multiple RFPs and working with the operations team to transition services to the new providers.

Developed and managed the strategy and design of the Employee Benefits programs in APAC.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ⇒Worked in collaboration with key stakeholders to transition benefits administration from a country support model to a global center of excellence.⇒Harmonized China employee benefits including 29 medical plans across 13 business units and conducted 30+ employee insight sessions throughout China to ensure understanding and acceptance by employees.Achieved early career success as the Product Development Strategy Director for Standard Insurance Company.