Eileen Mason, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

Lead team responsible for strategy and administration of employee total rewards program, with a focus on compensation and benefits, and Workday human capital management system.

Washington, Dc

Responsible for the ongoing strategy, design, implementation, communication and administration of firm health and welfare, and retirement programs in the US and globally with annual budget of $32 million and retirement plan assets of $200 million. Promoted to Senior Director in 2013. • Ensure a total rewards offering that supports the organization's strategic objectives, leverages current industry trends and maintains cost efficiency.• Create and execute on 3 year strategic plan to continually innovate and enhance programs and to align with broader corporate strategy.• Part of team responsible for advising on establishment of new offices in Latin American and Asia.• Restructured global benefits program to align with country benchmarks and internal philosophy.• Created global employee classifications and associated compensation and benefits standards for expats and localized staff. • Oversee international work permit and visa process for global assignees.• As a business partner provide support and expertise on complex employee issues.• Implemented strategy to reduce 25% annual benefits cost increase down to 8% in 2016.• Oversee RFP processes for all vendors with a focus on innovation and cost. • Use key benefits metrics to generate insights that inform strategic planning, communications and engagement strategies.• Introduced wellness program that received 2012 Healthiest Employers award from Washington Business Journal.• Complete M&A due diligence, leading benefits gap analysis and employee migrations.• Expanded and enhanced executive benefits program to strengthen total rewards package for leadership. • Develop and manage a team of high performing direct reports responsible for leave of absence management, accommodations, immigration and benefits administration.• Implemented Workday HCM system as part of a team of HR, Finance and external consulting staff.• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, SOX, COBRA

Led team responsible for talent acquisition, employee development and engagement and performance management for firm’s commercial (sales and account management) and consulting divisions.• Achieved aggressive talent acquisition goals, with an IPO in 2001 and continued steep growth trajectory.• Served as the HR business partner for start-up consulting division. Developed HR processes, defined position roles and levels, identified training needs and partnered with business line to create program. Implemented performance management system. Facilitated talent review and calibration sessions with business leaders to drive high performance. • Offered consultation, facilitation and resolution strategies for employee relations issues. Provided counsel and advice to managers and employees. Assisted employees and managers on the interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures.

Served as lead talent acquisition staff member for sales and marketing, research and consulting roles at The Advisory Board Company and hiring needs of media company acquisitions.• Developed talent acquisition strategy for newly acquired National Journal and Atlantic Monthly media companies.• Presented regularly to CEO and division heads on talent pipeline and results. • Responsible for recruiting for key positions across the firm for sales and marketing, account management and consulting.• Met aggressive hiring goals and played key role in doubling size of salesforce by identifying exceptional candidates and driving process to convert offers in a very competitive job market.• Developed employee referrals program and deployed creative strategies to attract talent.

• Primary research manager for over 50 organizations. Discussed business problem and needs with clients, from CEOs to nurse managers. Developed and motivated team of researchers in fast paced, high productivity environment.• Conducted primary and secondary research and wrote papers addressing health care strategy, care delivery and operations.• Worked under tight deadlines and managed multiple research projects simultaneously.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Minor Economics, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Lecture Society, Wellesley tennis team

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