Director, HR Mergers & Acquisitions

• Oct 2021 - Present

Support strategic and tactical HR activities for mergers, acquisitions and divestments.

Director, Benefits - Global Benefits Practice Center

• Jul 2017 - Oct 2021

Led strategy development and recommendations for U.S. health and welfare benefits for employees and retirees; oversaw benefit compliance activities, vendor selection, vendor and program management, and benefit implementation and execution.

Director, Compensation & Benefits

• Mar 2015 - Jul 2017

• Designed, implemented and administered competitive compensation and benefit programs and strategies for a U.S. population that included manufacturing, research and development, distribution and corporate employees. • Oversaw executive reward and incentive programs; directed plan changes, annual processes and communications. • Evaluated current and new benefit programs, including insurance plans, leaves of absence, retirement savings plan and voluntary benefits to ensure… Show more • Designed, implemented and administered competitive compensation and benefit programs and strategies for a U.S. population that included manufacturing, research and development, distribution and corporate employees. • Oversaw executive reward and incentive programs; directed plan changes, annual processes and communications. • Evaluated current and new benefit programs, including insurance plans, leaves of absence, retirement savings plan and voluntary benefits to ensure competitiveness, operational efficiency and legal compliance. • Managed pay for performance process, compensation program design, administration and communication. • Supported the implementation of global compensation and human resources initiatives in collaboration with global human resources. • Collaborated with key leaders and human resource functional leaders to implement and drive organization and human resources initiatives. Show less • Designed, implemented and administered competitive compensation and benefit programs and strategies for a U.S. population that included manufacturing, research and development, distribution and corporate employees. • Oversaw executive reward and incentive programs; directed plan changes, annual processes and communications. • Evaluated current and new benefit programs, including insurance plans, leaves of absence, retirement savings plan and voluntary benefits to ensure… Show more • Designed, implemented and administered competitive compensation and benefit programs and strategies for a U.S. population that included manufacturing, research and development, distribution and corporate employees. • Oversaw executive reward and incentive programs; directed plan changes, annual processes and communications. • Evaluated current and new benefit programs, including insurance plans, leaves of absence, retirement savings plan and voluntary benefits to ensure competitiveness, operational efficiency and legal compliance. • Managed pay for performance process, compensation program design, administration and communication. • Supported the implementation of global compensation and human resources initiatives in collaboration with global human resources. • Collaborated with key leaders and human resource functional leaders to implement and drive organization and human resources initiatives. Show less

Director, Compensation

• Dec 2000 - Mar 2015

• Directed the development, implementation, administration and integration of compensation programs and systems. • Managed program implementation for multiple elements of total compensation, applying administration best practices related to pay for performance and technology. • Led team in the creation of solutions that support the Human Resources function through process improvement, technology, and other means based on organization needs. • Oversaw the compensation compliance… Show more • Directed the development, implementation, administration and integration of compensation programs and systems. • Managed program implementation for multiple elements of total compensation, applying administration best practices related to pay for performance and technology. • Led team in the creation of solutions that support the Human Resources function through process improvement, technology, and other means based on organization needs. • Oversaw the compensation compliance activities and audits. • Strategized with senior leadership and compensation business partners on delivery systems and processes, market intelligence on compensation trends, salary increases, special cash payments, reward programs, attrition and industry pay programs emerging in either the retail industry or key competitors. • Managed the budget and comprehensive benefits communication plan for team members, family members and retirees through print, electronic and other media. Advanced through multiple positions with increased and different responsibilities; roles included Compensation Services Manager, Benefits & Employee Communications Director, Benefits Manager, Compensation & Benefits Project Manager. Key accomplishments: co-managed the redesign and implementation of a major pay program incorporating broad-based design principles, market-based pay and total compensation; developed and implemented companywide benefit programs and changes for more than 240,000 team members, including the design and implementation of the company’s first broad-based vision plan and consumer-directed health plan. Show less • Directed the development, implementation, administration and integration of compensation programs and systems. • Managed program implementation for multiple elements of total compensation, applying administration best practices related to pay for performance and technology. • Led team in the creation of solutions that support the Human Resources function through process improvement, technology, and other means based on organization needs. • Oversaw the compensation compliance… Show more • Directed the development, implementation, administration and integration of compensation programs and systems. • Managed program implementation for multiple elements of total compensation, applying administration best practices related to pay for performance and technology. • Led team in the creation of solutions that support the Human Resources function through process improvement, technology, and other means based on organization needs. • Oversaw the compensation compliance activities and audits. • Strategized with senior leadership and compensation business partners on delivery systems and processes, market intelligence on compensation trends, salary increases, special cash payments, reward programs, attrition and industry pay programs emerging in either the retail industry or key competitors. • Managed the budget and comprehensive benefits communication plan for team members, family members and retirees through print, electronic and other media. Advanced through multiple positions with increased and different responsibilities; roles included Compensation Services Manager, Benefits & Employee Communications Director, Benefits Manager, Compensation & Benefits Project Manager. Key accomplishments: co-managed the redesign and implementation of a major pay program incorporating broad-based design principles, market-based pay and total compensation; developed and implemented companywide benefit programs and changes for more than 240,000 team members, including the design and implementation of the company’s first broad-based vision plan and consumer-directed health plan. Show less

Senior Human Resources Generalist

• 1996 - 2000

Responsibilities included employee relations, recruiting, EEO analyses/affirmative action plans, safety and occupational health, salary program development and administration, employee benefit planning and administration. Responsibilities included employee relations, recruiting, EEO analyses/affirmative action plans, safety and occupational health, salary program development and administration, employee benefit planning and administration.

Benefits Consultant

• 1994 - 1996