Natalie Gutierrez Email & Phone Number

Milpitas, California, Us

In my current role, I am tasked with driving strategic direction of US Health and Welfare Benefits, including budget planning and reporting. I meet with the executive leadership team to propose benefit offerings for the upcoming year. I also manage open enrollments, vendor relationships & evaluation, annual reporting and audits, legal notices, and daily benefits operations. I supervise and mentor the Senior Benefits Analyst and Wellness Coordinator, and lead the fitness center team. Key Accomplishments: • Realigned Benefits team mission and values, identified 3-year goals, and revamped open enrollment process.• Analyzed utilization, claims, trends, and market data to design benefits offering in alignment with overall organizational goals.• Enhanced employee experience by implementing new communications, educational tools, and enrollment systems.• Participated in Silicon Valley Employers Forum to benchmark, share best practices, and discuss changing workforce needs.• Identified new approach, communications, and programs to support workforce changes brought on by COVID-19.• Served as point of escalation for Benefit Team, Finance Team, and HR Group to resolve complex issues.• Modernized medical, dental, and vision plans; implemented new voluntary plans. • Earned rapid promotion based on outstanding job performance.

Santa Clara, California, Us

I was initially hired by Altera during its acquisition by Intel, and tasked with running the existing Altera benefit programs while playing an integral leadership role in ensuring the smooth transition to new Intel benefit programs. I also acted as Lead for 401(k) Retirement plan, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, Leave of Absence, Workers' Compensation, Income Replacement, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts programs. I managed annual audits and compliance, employee communications & education, and vendor relationships. Key Accommodations:• Partnered with M&A team to transition and close all Altera Benefits Programs; supported vendor management, reporting, plan changes, plan terminations, data transfers, on-site employee support, and compliance efforts. • Oversaw plan closure of 401(k) Retirement Plan and Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, and ensured all historical plan information, enrollment information, and funds management were transferred to Intel. • Facilitated closure of Altera health & wellness plans and ensured YTD information was transferred.• Transitioned LOA and WC cases to Intel in collaboration with Intel Program Leads.• Developed, rolled-out, and managed ACA compliance reporting solution and system design.

Milpitas, Ca, Us

At SanDisk, I reported directly to the Global Director of Benefits, and managed Retirement plans, Leave of Absence, Workers' Compensation, Income Replacement, and Benefits tools. I also led efforts to cultivate a positive working relationship between business groups. Key Accomplishments:• Created and implemented new Workers' Compensation process, including on-site injury reporting, documentation, record keeping, and vendor management.• Conducted full review of 401(k) Plan administration process and system design and made improvement recommendations.• Played key role in RFP process and managed implementation for new online benefits enrollment tool.• Facilitated testing and evaluated new enrollment tool to ensure system functioned as expected.• Analyzed Leave of Absence process and revamped administration and payroll process.

Oakland, California, Us

In this role, I performed as the testing lead for all facets of the benefits system, and I created test scenarios to ensure the system performed as expected in alignment with business needs.

San Jose, Ca, Us

In this early career role, I acted as program manager for retirement plans, plan changes, communications, and employee issues. I also improved employee understanding and utilization of benefits by providing educational materials through several methods of communication. I was project lead for payroll and HRIS systems upgrades, UAT, and plan design.