Yvonne Becker , Mba, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Director, Workers Compensation, Benefits, & Compensation - Responsible for all aspects of Compensation and Benefits including plan design, premium setting, negotiate cost, structure pay ranges, desging bonus plans, outsource FMLA, change vendors and Broker via RFP selection process, automate processes, implement a benefit enrollment system, create content for benefits e-learning. Revamp Workers' Compensation Program, policies and reporting process Corporate Headquarters: over 3,000 Employees in the US & UKManaged a staff of six and all aspects of benefits, compensation, and workers’ compensation including vendor selection, plan design, negotiations, communications, Executive Briefing and implementation. Responsible for a $10 Million plus budget. Presented a Benefits Strategic Proposal to Executives that was overwhelmingly approved and implemented Selected a new Broker through the RFP process and negotiated lower fees which saved $75,000 annually. (Received recognition and award). Reduced manual input errors by implementing an online Benefits Enrollment and merit planning tool that automated entries into the payroll system. Increased participation of the 401k plan from 500 to approximately 1,300 by transitioning from a traditional to a Safe Harbor Plan.  Increased ROI by $300,000 on the FMLA Leave process by Outsourcing to a qualified Vendor. Created a Geographical Salary Structure for store associates which created market competitive pay guidelines that satisfied the field management’s goals. Restructured all salary ranges to be in compliance with state minimum wages.

Senior Associate, Compensation - Corporate Headquarters: 65,000 Employees World WideManaged a staff of one. As an internal consultant and analyst for the U.S. and Off Shore sites, was responsible for the design, development, modeling, implementation, and communications for the corporate compensation program. Managed the Customer Service Representative merit program.  Developed and implemented a new compensation plan affecting 30,000 plus employees that was adopted by the Organization which reduced turnover and absenteeism. Received company wide recognition.  Improved employee moral and trust by implementing an HRIS program that assured pay equity among CSRs in the same program. Led Compensation integration for five Acquisitions that reduced the on boarding process and accelerated employee productivity. Researched, created, and delivered the initial Presentation for the company’s transition to Restricted Stock Units that was adopted and utilized by the corporate legal team.Recognitions: CI Yahoo Award; The Power of One Champion

Director, Human Resources – Corporate HeadquartersManaged staff of 6 and all aspects of Human. Responsible for entire HR Budget. Reduced recruiting costs $223,000 by bringing the Employment function in house and implementing a new applicant tracking tool for less than $500. Reduced turnover 20% by designing and implementing a new retention strategy. Established and implemented a formal relocation program which improved employee transition at no extra cost to the company. Negotiated lower rates for group health coverage, reducing the proposed premium increase from 28% to 17%. Managed a successful OFCCP compensation audit avoiding fines and payment of back wages Created a formal tracking process that assessed Employee Safety Training requirements which complied with the FDA.

Benefits & Compensation Manager - World HeadquartersManaged staff of 5 and all aspects of Relocation, Compensation and Benefits including design, negotiate, implementation, and communication of the compensation and benefit packages for approximately 3,500 employees world-wide. Responsible for $20 Million budget. Managed the development and implementation of a management incentive plan that assured timely and correct bonus payments were made. Created salary ranges within the Broad Band salary structure, which created internal pay equity that was competitive in the marketplace. Partnered with IT to design and implement an intra-net site where employees could access company information and forms which improved efficiencies and reduced costs. Partnered with managers to identify key employees and career development plans necessary to assure succession goals were met.  Implemented international compensation and benefits plans for several new sales offices located in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Singapore, Australia, and India needed to do business in those markets. Partnered with the legal department in the due diligence process for 5 acquisitions and identified a savings of $200,000 in acquisition cost. Designed and implemented a formal leave of absence policy that controlled salary and benefits costs thereby saving the company approximately 10% of base salary. Reduced benefit costs $100,000 by merging 4 North America Dental plans into one National Plan. Served on the key committee that selected and implemented an HRIS that allowed the company to implement an online enrollment and merit tool worldwide which improved efficiencies.

Provide Financial Services in Banking and Investments Employee Relations Consultant for Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Ky.Responsible for Employee Relations, training, compensation, benefits, EEOC, and Organizational Development. Administered and interpreted policies and procedures. Interacted with the EEOC, CRC (Civil Rights Commission), and Arbitration. Managed payroll, performance appraisal, and job description systems. Completed and evaluated compensation and benefit surveys and assisted in evaluations for setting salary ranges and grades. Promoted to Banking Officer

M.B.A, Business

B.A, Business Management

A.A, Business Administration