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San Antonio, Texas, Us

New York City, Ny, Us

Manage the planning, design, assessment, implementation, communications, compliance and administration of all health, life, disability, retirement and voluntary benefits for the company.- Evaluated current benefits and recommended and implemented improved medical plans, 401(k) and voluntary benefits to attract and retain top talent.- Managed 2023 benefits open enrollment utilizing Workday benefits module.- Collaborated with total rewards team in the UK on benefits program for employees in other countries.- Ensured compliance with all benefit laws and regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, ADA and COBRA.- Managed vendors, consultants, brokers and recordkeepers, including rates/fees and contracts.

Irving, Tx, Us

Led team of benefit professionals providing self-funded health, wellness, life, disability, leaves, HSA, FSAs, 401(k), RRSP, deferred compensation, and pension plans to 76,000 associates located throughout the United States and Canada. Evaluated current benefits to identify where additional programs are needed to attract, retain, and better meet the needs of a diverse associate population. Integration of benefit plans, including numerous health & welfare plans, 401(k), and nonqualified plans (defined contribution and pension plans) due to acquisitions that more than doubled the size of the company. Assisted with the selection and implementation of benefit programs and policies for the GCC in India. Directed 2021 & 2022 annual benefits enrollment, including development of benefit communication materials for corporate and field associates that helped them to better understand the value and operation of the benefit programs. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, IT, HR Technology and HR Leaders in the management of benefit programs. Restated plan documents for all health, welfare, and retirement plans. Ensure compliance with benefit laws and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and COBRA. Selected and implemented new recordkeeper, trustee, and investments for 401(k) and Deferred Compensation Plans. Manage vendors, consultants, call center, recordkeepers & actuaries, including negotiation of rates/fees and service level agreements.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Directed team of benefit professionals providing medical, dental, vision, HSAs, FSAs, income protection, 401(k) and nonqualified plans for a nationwide staffing firm with more than 80,000 colleagues and associates located in the US and Canada. Developed and presented benefit recommendations to senior leadership to better align benefits program with organization’s strategic objectives that will better meet needs of diverse workforce. Renegotiated contracts with medical, prescription and dental TPAs/vendors and selected new life and disability carriers projected to reduce costs by more than $1.2M during 2019. Partnered with HR team to restructure disability and leaves of absence management processes. Selected and implemented new benefits administration vendor, including online benefits enrollment, payroll deduction files, carrier eligibility files and dependent verification. Partnered with HRIS, IT and Payroll to implement new HCM system that will further automate HR, benefit and payroll administrative processes. Member of 401(k) advisory committee that oversees plan administration and monitors investments. Managed vendors, consultants, brokers, recordkeepers & actuaries, including negotiation of rates/fees and service level agreements.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Proactive management of all financial and retirement benefits for more than 15,000 employees and retirees, including 401(k) profit sharing plan, six defined benefit pension plans and four nonqualified retirement plans. Implemented new recordkeeper and trustee for each retirement plan, including more robust employee communications. Implemented new investment fund lineup for 401(k) plan, including collective investment trusts to reduce fund management fees. Collaborated with Legal, Accounting, Treasury and Tax in the management of retirement plans. Evaluated pension de-risking strategies for future implementation. Restated plan documents and summary plan descriptions for all retirement plans.  Prepared materials and attended quarterly Retirement Plan Committee meetings.  Managed consultants, recordkeepers, trustees, investment advisor and actuary, including negotiation of fees and service agreements.

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Managed health and life plans for 100,000 employees with a $1 billion annual program budget.  Developed and presented data-driven benefit recommendations to senior management to integrate American Airlines and US Airways’ medical, dental, vision, FSAs, HRAs, HSAs, life and AD&D benefits that better aligned with business objectives.  Partnered with IT and Benefits Delivery teams in transitioning benefits enrollment services and carrier eligibility files to new benefits administration vendor. Assisted Health & Productivity team with implementation of onsite health clinics at corporate headquarters and select airport locations. Evaluated, selected and implemented virtual health (telemedicine) vendor to increase access to healthcare and reduce emergency visits.  Partnered with Benefits Delivery team in preparation for 2015 & 2016 annual enrollment and associated employee communications. Ensured compliance with benefit laws and regulations, including the Affordable Care Act. Collaborated with Legal, Accounting Finance, IT, Labor Relations, HR Operations and union representatives in the administration and management of benefit programs. Managed vendors, consultants, brokers, actuaries, including negotiation of rates/fees and service level agreements.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Led a team of professionals who provided best-in-class benefit and retirement plans and services to 19,500 employees ($350 million annual program budget).  Developed and presented benefit recommendations to senior management, projected to reduce Baylor’s costs by more than $10 million during 2013, to better align benefits program with organization’s strategic objectives. Partnered with Baylor Quality Alliance (Baylor’s Accountable Care Organization) to develop Care Coordination services that will provide better clinically integrated care for employees and dependents with chronic conditions, moving toward total population health management. Collaborated with HR business partners to develop communication materials for 2013, including videos and webcasts regarding changes to PPO, HRA and HDHP with HSA. Distributed new Fee Disclosure Notices to 401(k) plan participants with 2nd quarter statements. Evaluated impact that MAP-21 legislation would have on funding requirements for defined benefit pension plan. Prepared materials for Employee Benefits and Investment Committee meetings. Monitored and implemented requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA - Health Care Reform). Managed vendors, consultants, actuary, record keeper and trustee, including the negotiation of rates/fees and monitoring of service level agreements.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Oversaw team of professionals providing benefit and retirement programs to 8,500 salaried, hourly, and union employees and retirees of Integrys Energy Group with $152M annual program budget.  Led cross-functional team including staff from Finance, Labor, Legal, Tax and HR to review and implement initial provisions of PPACA. Directed annual benefits enrollment, including communication materials for employees and retirees. Partnered with Labor Relations on negotiation of benefit changes for union population. Managed 401(k) defined contribution and cash balance pension plans, ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations. Designed total compensation statements and retirement gap statements to communicate the value of compensation and benefits to employees and to educate employees on their financial readiness for retirement.  Reviewed health and retirement plan documents and summary plan descriptions to ensure compliance with benefit laws and regulations.

Chicago, Il, Us

Led team of professionals providing benefit and retirement programs to over 10,000 salaried, hourly, and union employees and retirees with $199M annual program budget. Directed 2008 and 2009 annual benefits enrollment, including development of benefit communication materials for faculty and staff. Ensured compliance with benefit laws and regulations, including ERISA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA and HIPAA. Managed numerous 403(b) defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans with assets in excess of $1.8 billion. Worked closely with Accounting, Finance, and Legal staff in management and administration of plans.  Collaborated with Labor Relations on negotiation of benefit changes for union population. Integrated short-term and long-term disability, leaves of absence and workers’ compensation programs under absence management. Restructured benefits department to improve service delivery to employees.  Oversaw selection and contracting with vendors, carriers, actuaries, recordkeepers, and consultants, including negotiation of rates/fees and management of vendor performance.

Managed team of professionals providing compensation and benefit programs and services to employees of Horizon Health located throughout the US. Led redesign of 2007 benefits program, including consolidation of benefit plans for eight recently acquired behavioral health hospitals.  Conducted job evaluations and market pricing analysis. Evaluated compensation and benefit business processes.  Interpreted compensation and benefit plans and policies and provided guidance to managers and staff. Ensured compensation and benefit programs and services were aligned with business objectives.

Arlington, Texas, Us

Led a team of benefit professionals who provided best-in-class benefit and retirement programs and services to 18,000 employees. Performed due diligence and integrated benefit programs, including several legacy retirement plans, as the result of three mergers and acquisitions. Designed & implemented a new 401(k) plan, including the selection of a new retirement program record keeper and investment funds, resulting in 38% increase in participation. Saved organization over $39 million during 2004 and 2005 by redesigning self-funded medical plans to encourage employees and their covered dependents to be wiser consumers of medical care, resulting in negative medical trend rates during the two-year period. Implemented personal health coach and enhanced disease management programs. Member of project team that designed and implemented Be Healthy THR, an award-winning wellness program to encourage employees to lead healthier lifestyles. Member of Retirement Program Investment Committee that monitored investment funds on a quarterly basis; hired an investment advisor for plan participants, developed THR’s investment policy and implemented a self-directed brokerage account.  Prepared and presented recommendations to Employee Benefits Committee, composed of members of senior management and Board of Trustees. Implemented and administered executive benefits program, including supplemental life, disability, long-term care, deferred compensation plans and a SERP. Assisted in the design of the System Leadership Incentive Plan - an annual incentive program for director level employees of the organization. Managed vendor relationships with insurance companies, claim administrators, record keepers, actuaries and consultants. Designed Total Compensation statements to communicate the value of compensation and benefit programs to employees. Member of project steering team that led the HRIS conversion to PeopleSoft.

Mba, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology