Experience

The Children's Place

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Compensation and Benefits

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  • PROVIDE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE ON BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION PROGRAMS • FINALIZED CONVERSION OF 20 VENDORS INCLUDING HRIS FOR GO-LIVE DATE • STREAMLINED COMPENSATION PROCESSES RESULTING INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY FOR FIELD HR AND STORE MANAGERS • PARTNERED WITH HR MANAGEMENT ON RE-STRUCTURING OF DEPARTMENTS; GAVE COST ANALYSIS BASED ON COMPENSATION/PAYROLL • LED RFP FOR INVESTMENT ADVISOR; MEMBER OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE • UPDATE… Show more • PROVIDE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE ON BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION PROGRAMS • FINALIZED CONVERSION OF 20 VENDORS INCLUDING HRIS FOR GO-LIVE DATE • STREAMLINED COMPENSATION PROCESSES RESULTING INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY FOR FIELD HR AND STORE MANAGERS • PARTNERED WITH HR MANAGEMENT ON RE-STRUCTURING OF DEPARTMENTS; GAVE COST ANALYSIS BASED ON COMPENSATION/PAYROLL • LED RFP FOR INVESTMENT ADVISOR; MEMBER OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE • UPDATE JOB DESCRIPTIONS; PARTICIPATE IN SALARY SURVEYS TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE; REVIEW FOR INTERNAL EQUITY • MANAGE BENEFITS BUDGET OF $14.4M FOR 10,000+ ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES • NEGOTIATED COST SAVINGS FOR PLAN RENEWALS RESULTING IN 1.2M IN SAVINGS • IMPLEMENTED WELLNESS STRATEGY AND TARGETED POINT SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE PRESCRIPTION COSTS • ENSURE COMPLIANCE FOR FLSA, ACA, FMLA, SOX, ETC. • CREATED WELLNESS CAMPAIGN AND EMPLOYEE EDUCATION STRATEGY TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT • DEVELOPED METRICS TO RECONCILE SAVINGS WITH PLAN CHANGES • PARTNER WITH FINANCE ON ACCRUALS FOR BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION BUDGET • LED ANNUAL MERIT INCREASE PROCESS; PARTNERED WITH HRBP AND SLT ON PERFORMANCE CALIBRATIONS; • COLLABORATE WITH TALENT ACQUISITION ON JOB OFFERS, SIGN-ON AND RETENTION BONUSES AS NEEDED • MANAGED LTIP AND STOCK PLAN Show less • PROVIDE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE ON BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION PROGRAMS • FINALIZED CONVERSION OF 20 VENDORS INCLUDING HRIS FOR GO-LIVE DATE • STREAMLINED COMPENSATION PROCESSES RESULTING INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY FOR FIELD HR AND STORE MANAGERS • PARTNERED WITH HR MANAGEMENT ON RE-STRUCTURING OF DEPARTMENTS; GAVE COST ANALYSIS BASED ON COMPENSATION/PAYROLL • LED RFP FOR INVESTMENT ADVISOR; MEMBER OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE • UPDATE… Show more • PROVIDE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE ON BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION PROGRAMS • FINALIZED CONVERSION OF 20 VENDORS INCLUDING HRIS FOR GO-LIVE DATE • STREAMLINED COMPENSATION PROCESSES RESULTING INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY FOR FIELD HR AND STORE MANAGERS • PARTNERED WITH HR MANAGEMENT ON RE-STRUCTURING OF DEPARTMENTS; GAVE COST ANALYSIS BASED ON COMPENSATION/PAYROLL • LED RFP FOR INVESTMENT ADVISOR; MEMBER OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE • UPDATE JOB DESCRIPTIONS; PARTICIPATE IN SALARY SURVEYS TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE; REVIEW FOR INTERNAL EQUITY • MANAGE BENEFITS BUDGET OF $14.4M FOR 10,000+ ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES • NEGOTIATED COST SAVINGS FOR PLAN RENEWALS RESULTING IN 1.2M IN SAVINGS • IMPLEMENTED WELLNESS STRATEGY AND TARGETED POINT SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE PRESCRIPTION COSTS • ENSURE COMPLIANCE FOR FLSA, ACA, FMLA, SOX, ETC. • CREATED WELLNESS CAMPAIGN AND EMPLOYEE EDUCATION STRATEGY TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT • DEVELOPED METRICS TO RECONCILE SAVINGS WITH PLAN CHANGES • PARTNER WITH FINANCE ON ACCRUALS FOR BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION BUDGET • LED ANNUAL MERIT INCREASE PROCESS; PARTNERED WITH HRBP AND SLT ON PERFORMANCE CALIBRATIONS; • COLLABORATE WITH TALENT ACQUISITION ON JOB OFFERS, SIGN-ON AND RETENTION BONUSES AS NEEDED • MANAGED LTIP AND STOCK PLAN Show less



Roehm

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Manager Total Rewards

  • Jun 2019 - Present

• Manager, Total Rewards

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2022

  Designed and implemented 16 Plans in 6 months to ensure a go-live date after Evonik divesture; Performed analysis and secured executive buy-in for Plan design; Lead on system conversion from ADP EV5 to ADP WFN for benefits and compensation modules; Converted Fleet program to vehicle allowance for cost savings and increased efficiency; Revamped all job structured and job grades for North America region; graded all job descriptions; review market data to ensure equity and competitive… Show more Designed and implemented 16 Plans in 6 months to ensure a go-live date after Evonik divesture; Performed analysis and secured executive buy-in for Plan design; Lead on system conversion from ADP EV5 to ADP WFN for benefits and compensation modules; Converted Fleet program to vehicle allowance for cost savings and increased efficiency; Revamped all job structured and job grades for North America region; graded all job descriptions; review market data to ensure equity and competitive salary ranges; Collaborated with company HQ to implement a global platform to design a Global Compensation Plan; Managed the annual merit increase cycle, bonus payouts, sales incentive plan and LTIC; Supervise staff of analysts



National Grid

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Benefits Strategy

  • Feb 2017 - Jun 2019

  • MANAGED ALL BENEFIT PLANS IN COLLABORATION WITH SHARED SERVICES TEAM FOR 16,000 EMPLOYEE POPULATION • SUPERVISED STAFF OF 3 ANALYSTS; HANDLED ESCALATIONS; CROSS-TRAINED STAFF ON RETIREMENT AND HEALTH & WELFARE • ANALYZED AND PREPARED MARKET DATA TO DETERMINE STRATEGIC CHANGES FOR PLAN DESIGNS • SUBMITTED REGULATORY FILINGS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM REGULATORS REGARDING PLAN COSTS • COLLABORATED WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES AND PROVIDED METRICS AND SUMMARIES TO SUPPORT PLAN… Show more • MANAGED ALL BENEFIT PLANS IN COLLABORATION WITH SHARED SERVICES TEAM FOR 16,000 EMPLOYEE POPULATION • SUPERVISED STAFF OF 3 ANALYSTS; HANDLED ESCALATIONS; CROSS-TRAINED STAFF ON RETIREMENT AND HEALTH & WELFARE • ANALYZED AND PREPARED MARKET DATA TO DETERMINE STRATEGIC CHANGES FOR PLAN DESIGNS • SUBMITTED REGULATORY FILINGS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM REGULATORS REGARDING PLAN COSTS • COLLABORATED WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES AND PROVIDED METRICS AND SUMMARIES TO SUPPORT PLAN CHANGES • DEVELOPED SHORT/LONG-TERM STRATEGIES TO KEEP BENEFITS ALIGNED WITH MARKET Show less • MANAGED ALL BENEFIT PLANS IN COLLABORATION WITH SHARED SERVICES TEAM FOR 16,000 EMPLOYEE POPULATION • SUPERVISED STAFF OF 3 ANALYSTS; HANDLED ESCALATIONS; CROSS-TRAINED STAFF ON RETIREMENT AND HEALTH & WELFARE • ANALYZED AND PREPARED MARKET DATA TO DETERMINE STRATEGIC CHANGES FOR PLAN DESIGNS • SUBMITTED REGULATORY FILINGS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM REGULATORS REGARDING PLAN COSTS • COLLABORATED WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES AND PROVIDED METRICS AND SUMMARIES TO SUPPORT PLAN… Show more • MANAGED ALL BENEFIT PLANS IN COLLABORATION WITH SHARED SERVICES TEAM FOR 16,000 EMPLOYEE POPULATION • SUPERVISED STAFF OF 3 ANALYSTS; HANDLED ESCALATIONS; CROSS-TRAINED STAFF ON RETIREMENT AND HEALTH & WELFARE • ANALYZED AND PREPARED MARKET DATA TO DETERMINE STRATEGIC CHANGES FOR PLAN DESIGNS • SUBMITTED REGULATORY FILINGS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM REGULATORS REGARDING PLAN COSTS • COLLABORATED WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES AND PROVIDED METRICS AND SUMMARIES TO SUPPORT PLAN CHANGES • DEVELOPED SHORT/LONG-TERM STRATEGIES TO KEEP BENEFITS ALIGNED WITH MARKET Show less



JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

• Switzerland
• Tobacco Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Benefits, Compensation & Administration

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  Sole ownership of all health and welfare and retirement Plans; managed STD/LTD , worker's compensation and unemployment insurance; tracked PTO; provided strategic direction to executives for Plan design and cost effectiveness; performed all job grading for organization; responsible for life cycle of merit increase process; bonus payout calculations and sales incentive program; managed fleet inventory; supervised staff Sole ownership of all health and welfare and retirement Plans; managed STD/LTD , worker's compensation and unemployment insurance; tracked PTO; provided strategic direction to executives for Plan design and cost effectiveness; performed all job grading for organization; responsible for life cycle of merit increase process; bonus payout calculations and sales incentive program; managed fleet inventory; supervised staff



NHA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Benefits & Compensation Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2016



Agfa

• Belgium
• Technology, Information and Media
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr.Benefit Plan Analyst

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2009



Herc Rentals

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Benefit Plans Manager

  • Oct 2000 - Feb 2006



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Benefits Administrator

  • Oct 1997 - Oct 2000