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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a Compensation Consultant for SullivanCotter, supported major health systems and academic medical center clients through implementing, maintaining, and enhancing non-executive employee compensation and benefit programs. Developed targeted programs supporting staff in diverse nursing, clinical, administrative and finance roles. Selected as interim Total Rewards Leader providing consultative expertise for a large, academic health system client to manage complex, end-to-end compensation and benefits program operations. Led several concurrent client engagements to successfully manage compensation program analysis in highly regulated environments. Partnered with clients to shepherd program recommendations, improved program competitiveness, and streamlined administration. Managed clients through overseeing compensation analysis, diagnosing client needs, and delivering recommendations on pay and benefits programs. Developed competitive pay analysis, conducted cost modeling, and provided strategic recommendations to optimize compensation structures.As Interim Total Rewards Leader for a large academic health system, managed compensation and benefits teams through day to day operations. Key achievements included reducing over 300+ compensation tickets and implementing streamlined processes enabling teams to more effectively address and resolve compensation inquiries, driving improved internal relationships and trust within the organization. Working in collaboration with the SullivanCotter consulting team, coordinated communication and implementation of market adjustments for over 1K job titles, resulting in improved employee satisfaction and retention.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a Total Rewards Strategy consultant, navigated and advised clients through selection, implementation, and rollout of comprehensive Total Rewards programs and recommendations. Partnered with internal Aon practices to directly support clients across industries including health care, biotech, and financial services. Developed and executed Total Rewards surveys to assess client employee satisfaction, value, and understanding of existing or new Total Rewards program offerings. Integrated insights from Aon’s compensation and benefits consulting teams acting as strategic integrator of new programs and enhancements. Collaborated closely with internal teams through all aspects of survey design, delivery, and client engagement. Partnered directly with client contacts including CHRO and HR leaders guiding through survey results and crafting action plans. Supported clients by managing RFP processes for benefits administration, conducting vendor search consulting firms, and ensuring objective evaluation of findings and recommendations.

Chicago, Il

Hired in 2009 as a consultant to lead Hay Group Chicago benefits consulting engagements. Built strong foundational knowledge in competitive market analysis. Engaged in business development activities, meeting high utilization and sales goals. Hay Group was acquired by Korn Ferry in December of 2015. As Senior Principal, provided strategic guidance to clients across industries on a full range of compensation and benefits issues including market competitiveness, plan design, compliance, cost management, administration and communication. Experience completing complex, concurrent projects on schedule and on tight budgets. Successfully managed high profile total remuneration projects through conducting market competitive analysis of compensation & benefit programs. Developed and delivered recommendations for plan design changes addressing market competitiveness, administrative efficiency, and cost containment. Led summary of findings presentations to client leadership, including Boards and Legislative entities. Collaboratively led the development of benefits service offerings with fellow consultants. Conducted research and published articles on a variety of topics including Executive Benefits & Perquisites and Paid Leave practices.Led and supported business development activities including proposal writing, presentation development, and pitch meetings. Managed a team of consultants, with responsibility for professional development and performance assessment.

Chicago, Il

Chicago

Led strategy, design, compliance, administration and communication for GATX’s health, welfare and retirement benefit programs for US salaried and union employees, US retirees and Canadian employees totaling approximately 4,000 participants. Reported to the Senior Director of Employee Services and led a staff of three, including retirement plans manager, and two benefit analysts. Successfully managed high profile health plan transition from United Healthcare to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for active PPO and High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account options, as well as retiree population. Initiated Employee Benefits Committee meetings to raise leadership awareness of key benefit issues and to receive buy in for the employee benefits strategic plan.

Chicago, Il

Managed the delivery of employee benefits programs to the 150,000 Boeing employees. This work encompassed evaluating, selecting, and monitoring employee benefit vendors, negotiating competitive contracts and performance guarantees with benefit vendors, developing audit programs that met fiduciary and financial control standards, and fostering strong partnerships with benefit vendors that support the company’s strategic direction.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Activities and Societies: Graduated cum laude with a degree in Economics. Studied economics in Freiburg, Germany.

High School Diploma