Bridgette T. Deloach
Concord
Summary
Accomplished leader with expertise in global benefits strategy and financial oversight, previously at Synopsys, Inc. Skilled in compliance management and vendor partnerships, driving employee engagement and program design. Successfully managed a $400M benefits budget, ensuring competitive and compliant offerings. Proven ability to collaborate with senior management and lead strategic initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Global Benefits
Synopsys, Inc
01.2022 - Current
- Accountable for the strategic direction, planning, design and financial oversight for global benefit and wellness programs, consistent with the Total Rewards philosophy.
- Lead strategy for the development, implementation, and maintenance of global benefits and wellness programs.
- Oversee wellness programs and incentives to help employees achieve personal health, emotional, and financial goals.
- Collaborate with CHRO, HR partners and other members of senior management to develop and manage the global benefits strategy.
- Stay up to date with local and global market practices, trends, and requirements to ensure benefit offerings remain market-competitive, financially sound, and legally compliant.
- Work with consultants and third-party vendors to manage networks, coverage, services, and costs.
- Accountable for overall $400M benefits budget; manage renewals and approvals for global benefit programs.
- Oversee and serve as an active member of the Retirement and Deferred Compensation Committee for the US Retirement programs.
- Adhere to the global benefits governance framework and ensure ongoing plan compliance including overseeing annual audit, testing, and government filings.
Head of Benefits
24 Hour Fitness
San Ramon
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Lead strategic and operational leadership of all aspects of Retirement, Health & Welfare Benefits and Leave of Absence.
- Designed and implemented cost effective benefits programs for $1.5B, 25,000-employee organization.
- Drive and present recommendations related to the employee benefits strategy, including new and/or modified plans, plan designs, and programs, to ensure compliance and maintain company’s competitive position within labor market.
- Serving as a Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Leader on the Inclusion & Diversity Leadership Team.
- Communicates effectively with leadership and broad employees to convey the value and opportunity of benefits and wellness programs.
- Benchmark activities across all areas of benefits and retirement to elevate the understanding of competitiveness and evolve it over time to meet the changing landscape of total rewards.
- Manage all employee benefit programs which include but are not limited to Self-Funded and fully insured health benefits, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, FSAs, HSA, EAP, 401(k) and NQDC plans, time off programs, and all mandated and company leave types.
- Advise on compliance with laws and regulations applicable day-to-day corporate operations, including consulting on the design and implementation of key strategic initiatives and business changes to provide tactical regulatory/compliance advice on regulatory requirements (HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, Section 125, COBRA).
- Lead the implementation of new plans, programs, and changes as approved.
- Oversee contract administration and renewal process for all service contracts and agreements.
Benefits Director
Digital Realty
San Francisco
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developing a global benefits and wellness strategy that aligns with the company's strategic objectives and delivers best-in-class employee experience.
- Managing domestic and global vendor networks, including insurance brokers, third party administrators and communication support.
- Implemented a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) in Canada for employees.
- Overseeing the effective communication and storytelling of our benefits plans and programs to maximize impact and employee understanding, as well as deliver a strong value proposition.
- Planning and managing the Company’s global benefits strategy and plan design including financial oversight, annual plan renewals, oversight of leave programs, communications, and liaison with shared services global benefits administration.
- Analyzing current and developing legislation, healthcare regulations and other environmental factors impacting plan performance and program competitiveness.
- Managing program financials and utilization, preparing annual budgets and tracking all benefits related expenses.
- Managing strong vendor partnerships and the utilization of the external network of experts.
- Ensuring appropriate governance and compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Overseeing the audit process and working closely with Legal to develop required notices, plan amendments, plan documents, eligibility appeal responses, and other required documentation.
- Leading, developing and motivating a strong, effective and respected Benefits organization, one viewed by its clients to be confident, strategic, proactive, effective, and vital to the company's success.
Senior Benefits Manager
24 Hour Fitness
San Ramon
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide strategic and operational leadership of all aspects of Retirement and Health & Welfare Benefits.
- Develop and present recommendations related to the employee benefits strategy, including new and/or modified plans, plan designs, and programs, to ensure compliance and maintain company’s competitive position within labor market.
- Manage all employee benefit programs which include but are not limited to self-funded and fully insured health benefits, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, FSAs, HSA, EAP, 401(k) and NQDC plans, time off programs, and all mandated and company leave types.
- Advise on compliance with laws and regulations applicable day-to-day corporate operations, including consulting on the design and implementation of key strategic initiatives and business changes to provide tactical regulatory/compliance advice on regulatory requirements.
- Lead the implementation of new plans, programs, and changes as approved.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws pertaining to employee benefit plans, retirement plans, wellness programs, and leave of absence programs.
- Oversee the Benefits Department function to ensure work is completed in a timely and accurate manager.
- Select, evaluate, and develop a high performing team of engaged direct reports. Ensure staff receive on-going training and development. Conduct performance reviews and develop and deliver performance improvement plans, as required.
- Lead the operation efforts of updating employees and plan communications with latest benefits information.
Senior Manager
Express Scripts
St. Louis
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Manage and convey government regulation benefits and industry standards internally and externally to key stakeholders associated with network adjudication projects required for government programs and telecommunication standards.
- Ensure compliance of regulations for government programs and telecommunication standards by monitoring business processes, analyzing data, identifying process improvements, and issue resolution.
- Develop and Facilitate requirements pertaining to HIPAA, Medicaid, Medicare, Department of Defense and Healthcare Reform to employees, clients and committee members.
- Work as part of cross-functional team (s) when needed to lead transformational change and achieve best practices and processes.
- Collaborate across the organization to ensure initiatives are designed and implemented that supports effective business plans.
- Provide expertise and judgment for strategic decision-making and problem solving.
Senior Benefits Partner
Monsanto
St. Louis
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed global benefits programs for active employees and retirees and their dependents, including voluntary benefit programs.
- Reviewed Global benefits strategy for statutory requirements to ensure overall benefits compliance were met.
- Established and maintained familiarity with provisions of existing as well as new federal and state laws to help determine impact on benefit plans and ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Section 125 and other federal and state regulations.
- Analyzed existing health and welfare and Wellness programs to ensure Monsanto remained competitive in the Market.
- Intake of employees and retirees calls and correspondence, resolve benefit issues with third party administrators, provide recommendations and resolutions, including assisting with 401K and Pension inquiries.
- Conducted the HIPAA training for employees to ensure proper implementation of policies and procedures are followed for healthcare information.
- Facilitated requirements pertaining to Medicare and Social Security to employees and retirees.
- Partnered with internal Benefits Communications team and external vendors to develop targeted benefits communication for employees and retirees.
- Built credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with third party vendors and internal departments (i.e., Compliance, Law, and Tax).
- Conducted research and analysis to define trends and consistencies in health care programs.
- Drafted and reviewed compliance related information for Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD), summary of material modifications (SMM) and other benefit related communications.
- Support the benefits on-boarding process for non-US employees who are being assigned to positions in the US.
- Handled appeals and prepare all documents for review and approval by Monsanto’s Employee Benefits Plan Committee and Internal People Committee.
Education
McKinsey -
Leadership Academy Management
01.2021
Certificate completion in Strategy, Problem Solving & Business Fundamentals -
Fontbonne University
St. Louis, Missouri01.2008
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration, Information Systems
Maryville University
St. Louis, Missouri01.2002
Masters in Business Administration - Management Information System
University of Texas
Richardson, Texas01.2001
Skills
- Global benefits strategy
- Financial oversight
- Compliance management
- Vendor management
- Benefits program design
- Employee engagement
Timeline
Senior Director, Global Benefits
Synopsys, Inc
01.2022 - Current
Head of Benefits
24 Hour Fitness
01.2019 - 01.2022
Benefits Director
Digital Realty
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Benefits Manager
24 Hour Fitness
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Manager
Express Scripts
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Benefits Partner
Monsanto
01.2008 - 01.2013
McKinsey -
Leadership Academy Management
Certificate completion in Strategy, Problem Solving & Business Fundamentals -
Fontbonne University
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration, Information Systems
Maryville University
Masters in Business Administration - Management Information System
University of Texas