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Fringe is the world’s first lifestyle benefits marketplace. Lifestyle benefits are services that enhance employees’ lives in personal and meaningful ways. These services reduce stress, give time back, spark joy, and impact families! Not only do these benefits greatly impact employers’ ability to attract and keep the very best people, but Fringe also further solidifies a culture of well-being, appreciation, and diversity.Direct end-to-end operations of HR department, including HR team leadership, strategic planning/execution, and talent management for a remote-first workforce. Liaise with executive leadership team as strategic HR-Business Partner.

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Responsible for design and governance of benefit plans including health care, retirement savings, voluntary programs, leaves of absence, perks and other allowance programs globally.Provide oversight for country level benefit design efforts, analyze benefit proposals and manage the corporate approval process for same.Work closely with Payroll, Finance, HRIS teams and vendors to manage both the design and delivery of benefits.Manage mobility, relocation, and immigration processes.

Recruited to play an integral role in ensuring that AppNexus attracts and retains top talent by providing benefits that are competitive and equitable.Developed long range objectives regarding global benefits programs such as health and welfare, wellness, retirement, leaves of absence, work/life programs, and perksEnsured programs remained market competitive, cost effective, legally compliant, and aligned with global benefits philosophy and business needsPrepared annual project plan and operating budget in close partnership with Global, Regional, and Local HR/People LeadersMaintained operational excellence across multiple countries and regions through process documentation, controls, and strong vendor managementDeveloped and executed effective and innovative benefits communications

The Vice President of Employee Benefits designs, manages, implements and communicates the health & welfare, wellness, retirement, and other benefit plans to the US territory. The VP provides support to senior management through reporting and analytics, vendor management and assistance in the development of organizational development strategy and any associated programs to attract, retain and engage talent in alignment with the overall business strategy.

· Leads and participates in multiple projects related to health & welfare and wellness programs, including open enrollment, vendor implementations, wellness events and system upgrades· Supports development, maintenance and benchmarking of benefit programs· Prepares, reviews and delivers analytical and financial reporting, cost analysis, benefits reconciliation and statistical reports

Recruited by a senior executive for promotion to role managing the benefit and wellness programs for 700+ employees across 5 states within the world’s 5th-largest bank. Rapidly assimilated new information to become a high-performing member of the HR team. Liaise with plan vendors, benefits brokers and third party administrators to ensure seamless transfer of data and resolve employee benefit issues. As first point of contact for all benefits and claims questions/issues, conduct weekly new hire benefits orientation in person and via teleconference. Manage the tuition reimbursement program, short/long term disability, maternity leave and employee benefit elections including voluntary life insurance.•Redefined company wellness program, leveraging resources to increase effectiveness at no additional cost; developed monthly events highlighting health topics.•Collaborate closely with payroll administrator to ensure smooth transitions and accurate payment due to long term/short term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement and maternity leave program. •Created and conducted employee wellness survey to identify crucial areas for improvement. •Key player in preparing internal communications for open enrollment and informing employees of their rights in compliance with the Affordable Care Act. •Improved benefits communications company-wide with updated HR info on the employee intranet and response to queries within 24 hours.

Promoted to role orchestrating all immigration issues, rapidly assimilating new information to become a high-performing team member. Collaborated closely with several external law firms to secure/renew U.S. visas for 100+ employees and dependents. Managed business and permanent visas for U.S. employees in Brazil, London, France and Hong Kong. •Revolutionized the immigrations process by streamlining/automating systems and redefining procedures; converted to digital records management using an electronic database to drive improvements.•Collaborated closely with the French American Chamber of Commerce to secure visas for recent graduates working in short-term U.S. assignments for up to 18 months. •Mentored recent graduates and international trainees as their HR generalist and primary point of contact.•Managed the transition of 15 visa holders to a new entity in a company spin-off, creating a unique strategy for each employee to transition without interruption in employment or productivity. •Seamlessly assumed additional responsibilities as interim Expat Administration Specialist; supervised and mentored HR Associate to maximize productivity on temporarily reduced staffing levels.

Hired in role preparing staffing, compensation and demographic reports for branches in North and South America, rapidly developing expertise in metrics reporting. Managed time and attendance system for the U.S. •Improved communication and training by developing written procedures (including monthly checklist) to optimize performance and maximize productivity; created tracking system for one-time requests.

•Sourced candidates using alumni listings, online job boards, & staffing firms for four business units: Finance, Marketing, Sales, & Supply Chain, present candidates to senior recruiters, conduct phone screens, & schedule interviews.•Coordinated Global Supply Chain fall campus recruitment program: liaised with vendors for career fair registration and accommodations, ordered product giveaways, scheduled weekly campus team update meetings, and managed campus calendar.•Created, maintained, and updated job and candidates profiles in Taleo for several recruiters & generalist; responsible for multiple requisitions.•Collaborated with vendors to provide efficient support of sales & marketing blitzes including travel arrangements, car service, and hotel reservations.

•Assisted project managers in creation and execution of learning & development programs.•Responsible for setup of meeting facilities and resources including technical support, distribution of pertinent documents, refreshments, etc.•Reconciled, processed and cataloged rosters & evaluations into company software.•Reviewed and edited presentations, newsletters, & correspondences of managers.

•Generated ATS reports as well as tracked, printed and distributed resumes for open positions.•Created offer packets and delivered/sent offer and rejection letters to candidates. •Managed PSR/Flash Report Data, Candidate Travel and AMEX invoice tracking.•Identified, routed, and processed intern candidates for undergrad/grad programs.•Posted job descriptions externally; forged relationships with career advisors.