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• Lead a team focused on all benefit responsibilities for the US and Canada with a headcount of 1800+ and growing. Ensure all plans are in line with the organizations goals while remaining competitive in the market..
• Partner with senior management to develop benefits strategy.
• Analyze and select all benefit plans including health and welfare, retirement, and leave administration.
• Manage vendor relationships including brokers, third party administrators, auditors, and carriers. Review reports, conduct meetings, and ensure compliance with plan provisions.
• Develop communications to inform and educate employees on company’s benefit plans and wellness initiatives.
• Lead benefit renewal process and manage open enrollment.

London, GB

Amsterdam, North Holland, NL

Ballerup, DK, DK

• Managed benefit, compensation, and payroll activities for the US affiliate of a European based pharmaceutical company. Specific duties included:
• Oversaw and executed the administration of all employee benefits programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, Disability, Workers Compensation, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) and other.
• Project Management of annual benefits open enrollment which included benefit selection, cost analysis, vendor interface files, employee communications and presentations, and implementation of changes.
• Managed 401(k) plan administration including new hire orientation, loan administration, and 5500 preparation. Administered Executive pension plan.
• Created and maintained wellness program including biometric screenings, educational seminars, and health improvement programs.
• Administration of direct compensation (base pay and incentive programs) including the processing, recording and reporting of compensation-related actions.

Gothenburg, SE

St. Louis, MO, US