Data-driven strategy, people-centric leadership, and effective change management are essential to transforming organizational design and accelerating growth. As a dynamic human resources executive with broad expertise, I excel at operating in ambiguity while remaining agile to create and execute high-impact global benefits strategies. By engaging and developing talent to optimize performance, I implement scalable HR systems, technologies, and operations that support sustainable business development.Throughout my career at global, industry-leading enterprises, I have driven unprecedented outcomes by analyzing data, building high-performing teams, and delivering outstanding change leadership. Below, I’ve listed some key accomplishments that highlight my ability to navigate complex challenges and drive company goals:• Achieved $6M in cost savings for global benefits operations at Meta through end-to-end system improvements, risk mitigation, strategic outsourcing, and reduction in headcount. Designed a two-year benefits optimization strategy and led my team in execution across Meta’s strategy centers of excellence and benefits operations.• Successfully executed a domestic benefits integration strategy for $2.6B in spending during Disney’s $70B merger with 21st Century Fox, delivering impact analysis, market benchmarking, change leadership, and a stakeholder communication plan to manage this expansive project successfully.• Negotiated independent direct contracts with hospitals in Orlando as the healthcare operations lead to design and establish two self-funded, standalone Florida Networks to provide direct care for 75K+ Disney Parks and Resorts employees and families, which are still successfully operating.I am always eager to expand my professional network. If you’d like to connect, please contact me at stevie.cogan12@gmail.com.AREAS OF EXPERTISE Global Benefits Strategy & DesignOrganizational DevelopmentStakeholder CollaborationEmployee EngagementProcess ImprovementChange ManagementVendor ManagementTeam DevelopmentGlobal ComplianceData Analysis
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Director, Benefits AmericasAdobeLos Angeles, Ca, Us
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Director, People Service DeliveryMeta Jun 2023 - Dec 2024Menlo Park, Ca, UsTransformed organizational design, benefits strategy, operations, and employee engagement by identifying key areas for improvement and developing strategic planning to boost operational efficiency and develop talent at scale. Served as executive sponsor for multiyear plan to globalize benefits operations delivery and upskill systems, processes, and people. Led full scope of global benefits administration across 41 countries, totaling $2B in company investment. Oversaw 24 team members through 4 direct reports, problem-solving to remove barriers to team success. Identified and resourced top talent to execute strategic plans globally• Collaborated to develop optimized organizational design to deliver global benefit operations efficiently. Built change management strategy to upskill talent, identify new workflows with key cross-functional partners (XFN), and implement internal and external work cataloging.• Mitigated $1.5M in potential international fines by co-designing and deploying automated system with centralized reporting to initiate and collect medical screenings for employee candidates before hiring. Established consistent system across countries to comply with global requirements and successfully pass audits. -
Director, Benefits Strategy And EngagementMeta Jul 2021 - Jun 2023Menlo Park, Ca, UsBuilt multiyear plan for scalable benefits program for 50K employees, creating sustainable benefits, finance, and employee engagement strategy. Led 5-member team through 2 managers, overseeing $1B in benefits spend and $2B in global benefits budget. Spearheaded activations and change management for multiple initiatives, including long-term organizational design plans, performance management, and team development.• Leveraged expertise to anticipate future growth and built scalable 3-year strategic benefits plan and governance framework to position Meta for rapid enterprise expansion. Established global project management office (PMO) for total rewards team and significantly elevated annual budgeting process.• Advocated, earned executive buy-in, and implemented fully outsourced benefits model to align with industry standards. Migrated previous internal benefits team to execute additional high-value-added work within Meta.
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Director, Benefits Segment Support And EngagementThe Walt Disney Company Mar 2017 - Jul 2021Burbank, Ca, UsDelivered effective solutions to dynamic business challenges during union negotiations, multiple large-scale acquisitions, and benefits transformation through employee engagement strategies. Led M&A impact assessments and change management planning for timely execution of contract requirements. Designed and implemented well-being strategy and monitored outcomes. Directed 15-member team through 4 direct reports and $2.7B in benefit spending.• Led benefits strategy and negotiations over 18 months for 10+ Disney Parks and Resorts union contracts, successfully determining financial impact and strategic direction despite no prior experience in union negotiations.• Spearheaded domestic project to revamp paid time off policies across all 5 business segments, consolidating 6 plans into 1 to drive consistent design and operations accommodating hourly and salaried employees. Captured $300M by eliminating liabilities through consolidation. -
Senior Manager, Healthcare ProgramsThe Walt Disney Company Mar 2015 - Mar 2017Burbank, Ca, UsRecruited by Disney to stabilize and revamp multi-process HR outsourcing based on outstanding performance and collaboration on these processes as director of benefits delivery at Aon. Oversaw 10 healthcare and all pharmacy plans, leading comprehensive vendor management for complex, multifaceted benefits strategy.• Elevated project management and prioritization, vendor oversight rigor, and outcomes reporting by spearheading 90-day data review process to identify and deliver targeted solutions to key issues extracted from the data narrative.
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Director Of Benefits DeliveryAon Feb 2007 - Feb 2015London, Gb -
Defined Contribution Project ManagerAon Oct 2002 - Jan 2007London, Gb
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Customer Service ManagerAon Jan 1999 - Oct 2002London, Gb
Stephanie Cogan Education Details
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University Of DaytonMinor In Business Communications
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Stephanie Cogan attended University Of Dayton.
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