Mike Singer Email & Phone Number

Mequon WI

• Manage medical and wellness programs. Result is medical plan operates at a positive 17% efficiency rate compared to Towers Watson adjusted Benchmark.
• Proposed medical plan carrier and wellness program vendor changes to improve services while lowering annual employer cost by $500,000+. Approved by executive management committee.
• Re-designed dental plan and employee contribution structure resulting in two dental plans offered, introduction of a self-insured arrangement, and the… Show more
• Re-designed dental plan and employee contribution structure resulting in two dental plans offered, introduction of a self-insured arrangement, and the addition of an employer contribution.
• Managed Life & Disability coverage RFP. Implemented new carrier with significant cost savings while enhancing services (e.g., financial planning education).
• Implemented 401(k) Plan re-enrollment at 7% contribution level. Updated loan policy to allow only those for limited purpose.

Temporary benefits consulting assignment.Advised client regarding annual open enrollment process improvements including integration of unionized locations into Quad Graphics standard welfare plan structure. Executed initial phase of transitioning retiree groups from traditional company-sponsored medical plans to private exchange. Managed various.

Menomonee Falls WI

• REHIRE. Was recruited back to Actuant to lead Total Rewards function in anticipation of aggressive business growth.
• Created and executed multi-year Employee Benefits strategy. Through plan design, employee contribution changes and effective communication, decreased medical plan costs and increased High Deductible Health Plan.
• Led multi-day continuous improvement events resulting in implementation of a global job code system and new performance appraisal… Show more REHIRE. Was recruited back to Actuant to lead Total Rewards function in.
• Led multi-day continuous improvement events resulting in implementation of a global job code system and new performance appraisal process.
• Conducted review of all management compensation plans (base/bonus/equity). Audit report documenting successful practices was included in annual corporate proxy statement.
• Managed international assignment process. Served as primary contact for assignees, tax preparation firm, relocation vendor, international benefits providers, attorneys and consultants. Updated related policies to.

Gurnee IL, Pleasant Prarie WI

• Temporary benefits consulting assignment.
• Conducted benefits operations audit resulting in improved compliance, communications, and processes.
• Created proposal and project plan for introduction of Consumer-Directed Health Plan.Was offered Director-level position following completion of consulting assignment.

Brown Deer WI

• REHIRE. Was recruited back to M&I to create new benefits function due to Metavante spinning off from M&I to form new public company.
• Successfully created US and Canadian Benefits and Wellness functions for new public company including plan design, employee communications, vendor selection and negotiations, creation of paperless operational processes.
• Successfully created US and Canadian Benefits and Wellness functions for new public company including plan design, employee communications, vendor selection and negotiations, creation of paperless operational processes.
• Developed five-year comprehensive health benefits strategy placing plan firmly on track to deliver high value benefit levels at less than market cost.
• Initiated Wellness function improving employee health and productivity.
• Designed Retirement Program with safe harbor plan design including QDIA, 401(k) match, profit sharing contribution, and auto-enrollment features.Corporate Benefits/Payroll/Wellness function eliminated due to.

Brookfield WI

• Through effective healthcare benefit management, decreased annual US medical cost 8% (2005 – 2006); achieved cost level 30% below national average.
• Chaired Corporate Health Committee charged with overseeing all US medical plans and wellness activities. Members included Business Unit Presidents, Corporate Controller, SVP – Human Resources, and Corporate Medical.
• Implemented High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Exceeded 5% Consumer-Directed Plan enrollment goal by achieving… Show more
• Implemented High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Exceeded 5% Consumer-Directed Plan enrollment goal by achieving 20% participation.
• Effectively communicated Health Savings Account (HSA) capabilities to all US employees. Achieved 57% HSA enrollment by HDHP participants.
• Standardized Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and FMLA administration while outsourcing to common vendor.

Milwaukee WI

• Managed vendor relationships (e.g., disease management program, LabOne discount program, insurance companies, and 401(k) Plan record keeper). Key liaison between company and benefits administration outsourcer..

Butler WI, Waukesha WI

• Corporate Benefits Director 1997 -2003Corporate Benefits Manager 1994 - 1997
• Responsible for administration of all corporate benefit programs, HRIS/Payroll systems, as well as executive deferred compensation plans and expatriate compensation programs.
• Successfully managed all benefit plan merger/acquisition/divestiture activities, including over 20 acquisitions as company grew from 2,500 to 13,500 employees during 1994-2000, and as employment reduced to 7,400.
• Successfully managed all benefit plan merger/acquisition/divestiture activities, including over 20 acquisitions as company grew from 2,500 to 13,500 employees during 1994-2000, and as employment reduced to 7,400.
• Developed a formal strategy for all US welfare benefits, resulting in improved coordination of programs and vendors and substantial cost savings through prudent vendor negotiations. Through plan design changes.
• Chaired committee responsible for evaluating 401(k) Plan trustee/recordkeeper services. Negotiated annual administrative fee savings in excess of $175,000, while improving participant and plan sponsor services.

Milwaukee WI

• Assistant Vice President, Corporate Benefits 1991-1994Human Resources Officer, Corporate Benefits 1988 - 1991Employee Benefit Representative 1986 - 1988Employment Representative 1985 - 1986
• Supervised two professionals and seven support level personnel. Responsible for design, development and administration of health, dental, life and flexible benefit plans.
• Analyzed, researched and evaluated new developments effecting benefits and recommended plan… Show more Assistant Vice President, Corporate Benefits 1991-1994Human Resources Officer, Corporate Benefits 1988.
• Analyzed, researched and evaluated new developments effecting benefits and recommended plan enhancements and administrative improvements.
• Developed and managed ongoing welfare plan communications efforts. Conducted annual review of carriers, plan operation and administrative policies. Coordinated open enrollments, prepared employee communications and.
• Maintained staff levels to increase of one associate while workload grew 50%, through centralization of plan administration and automation and streamlining of procedures.

Mba Coursework - 15 Credits

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Human Resources

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta - Freshman Honor Fraternity recognizing academic excellence. Pi Sigma Epsilon - Marketing.