Assistant Director of Health & Welfare

• May 2021 - Present

US Benefits Manager

• May 2018 - May 2021

Dentons is the world's largest law firm, with over 1600 US partners and employees, delivering quality and value to legal clients around the globe.✔Design, develop, recommend, implement benefits programs based on changing business needs✔ Implemented a strong wellness program that met the needs of partners and employees ✔ Negotiated services and costs with carriers and brokers✔ Work collaboratively and take initiative to drive goals to completion Dentons is the world's largest law firm, with over 1600 US partners and employees, delivering quality and value to legal clients around the globe.✔Design, develop, recommend, implement benefits programs based on changing business needs✔ Implemented a strong wellness program that met the needs of partners and employees ✔ Negotiated services and costs with carriers and brokers✔ Work collaboratively and take initiative to drive goals to completion

Manager, Compensation & Benefits

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

Accretive Solutions was acquired by RGP in December 2017. RGP employs over 3700 professions, operates 76 offices and serving 2600 clients in 70 countries and is a multinational business consulting services firm. Selected achievements include: ✔ Negotiated a 15-50% decrease on background checking services✔ Provided strategic oversights managing all aspects of the benefit renewal process and open enrollment process ✔ Designed robust benefits communication strategy for open enrollment and provided education to HR representatives regarding plan enhancements✔ Reviewed all company benefit plans, policies and procedures for compliance with state and federal laws✔ Handled multiple HR aspects of company acquisition

Employee Benefits HRIS Manager

• Oct 2012 - Mar 2017

AbelsonTaylor is the largest independent health and wellness pharmaceutical advertising agency globally with $550M in annual revenue. While the Employee Benefits & HRIS Manager, I reported directly to the CFO and the Vice President of Human Resources. My responsibilities included managing the payroll administrator while supporting 400+ employees. Selected achievements include: ✔ I enhanced benefit package to include high deductible medical plan, health savings account (HSA), and healthcare cost transparency tool (critical illness & cancer benefit, pet insurance, discounted parking, and bike rentals).✔ I amplified the wellness program to include improved annual wellness fair, walking program/challenges, and rewards for employee wellness participation.✔ As the “Go-To Person” for anything FMLA-related, I identified and delivered effective FMLA training for 75+ managers. ✔ I successfully converted paper-based benefit files to electronic files by selecting the electronic signature vendor, negotiating a 60% discount, and trained 15 employees.

Director, Human Resources

• Jun 2010 - Oct 2012

As a Corporate Director of HR & Administration, I supported the broad human resources-related needs of all 600 employees as well as managed/developed two corporate HR generalists.Selected achievements include: ✔ I designed the bonus structure for senior recruiting managers and salary bands for internal staff as well as drafted job descriptions.✔ Implementing a safe harbor 401(k) plan, I secured a negative 2% decrease in the previous $100K premium during the 2012 insurance renewal.✔ A key player in constructing uniform benefits plan, I redesigned, revamped, and expanded the benefits package to include life insurance, STD, LTD, parking, and transit benefits.✔ I created a training and development program using Skillsoft e-learning courseware, which allowed training paths for each employee level. In addition, I trained recruiters on relevant HR laws like FMLA, ADA, EEO Title VII, and PDA.

Human Resources Manager

• Feb 2007 - Jun 2010

For Tecta America Corporation, I reported directly to the Vice President of Human Resources providing comprehensive support and guidance on employment and labor law, FMLA, and other complex legal issues. Selected achievements include:✔ I fully handled significant changes to company's benefits plans, including both 401(k) and medical coverage. I reviewed, analyzed and redesigned the multiple 401(k) plans for consistency and compliance with both company and federal guidelines; my main goal – that we reached – was to achieve 90% reduction in refunds. ✔ I spearheaded the launch of the corporate office on-boarding process. This helped reduce the cost and time to hire from three months to six weeks. ✔ I co-implemented the online performance review system currently used by seven divisions and 200 employees.

Human Resources Generalist Intern

• Jan 2006 - Feb 2007

Serving as a human resources generalist intern; I managed and led the summer internship program of 25 interns. During my tenure, I reported to the Head of North America HR in supporting 500 local employees.✔ I assisted with approximately 100 new hires by sourcing resumes, scheduling/conducting interviews, running background checks, processing new hire paperwork, and conducting new hire orientation. Serving as a human resources generalist intern; I managed and led the summer internship program of 25 interns. During my tenure, I reported to the Head of North America HR in supporting 500 local employees.✔ I assisted with approximately 100 new hires by sourcing resumes, scheduling/conducting interviews, running background checks, processing new hire paperwork, and conducting new hire orientation.

Human Resources Generalist

• Dec 2000 - Aug 2005

While employed with Hermes Service & Sales, I provided human resources for 25 union and five non-union employees. I reported directly to the CEO. ✔ I managed all aspects of a $100K monthly payroll, a quarter to half-million dollar yearly accounts receivable, and a quarter to half-million dollar yearly accounts payable accounts.✔ I Headed up entire HR department, including making all benefits-related decisions, reviewing coverage plans and advised owner on optimal plans for property, general liability and auto insurance✔Created and developed comprehensive employee policies, procedures and communications, resulting in a more efficient and significantly safer working environment