Lilia Kozyuk, MBA
STAMFORD
Summary
Employee Benefits and Total Rewards professional with 9+ years of progressive experience managing health & welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave of absence programs across financial services, healthcare, and global organizations. Deep expertise in benefits administration, vendor management, regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, FMLA, HIPAA), HRIS optimization, and employee communications. Proven record of leading complex benefits initiatives, audits, renewals, and system implementations to improve employee experience and organizational outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR (BENEFITS & RECRUITING) / CONSULTANT
L Catterton
Greenwich, CT
10.2025 - Current
- Maintain and audit Workday HRIS employee records to ensure accuracy of education, experience, and employment data
- Lead intranet updates by reviewing and organizing HR and benefits policies and documentation to improve accessibility and accuracy
- Update the global benefits matrix and 401(k) materials to ensure 2026 plan accuracy and IRS compliance
- Review and revise 2026 benefits and mid-year review presentations for multiple teams to align with finalized plan designs
- Perform monthly benefits reconciliations in partnership with payroll, vendors, and finance to resolve discrepancies
- Manage end-to-end LOA packet preparation and distribution, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
HRBP (BENEFITS & RECRUITING) / CONSULTANT
Starwood Capital Group / (Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC)
Greenwich, CT
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Analyzed employee feedback and vendor performance data to enhance benefits offerings and resolve complex benefits issues
- Conducted audits of HRIS benefits configuration, vendor file feeds, and biweekly payroll processes to ensure eligibility accuracy, data integrity, and compliance
- Designed and administered incentive, retention, measuring participation and engagement outcomes
- Led the company’s first international wellness benefit challenge to promote employee engagement and overall well-being
- Performed benefits data modeling, utilization analysis, and cost evaluations to support plan design, insurance negotiations, and budget decisions
BENEFITS MANAGER / CONSULTANT
Citadel / (North Bridge Staffing Group)
New York, NY
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Led global administration of health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, supporting a workforce of 3,000+ employees and driving improved satisfaction and retention
- Managed high-volume benefits operations by overseeing 50–100 daily employee inquiries, coordinating with vendors and payroll to resolve claims, reimbursements, and premium discrepancies
- Analyzed quarterly benefits surveys, utilization reports, and paid market benchmarks to identify trends, assess competitiveness, and recommend program enhancements
- Oversaw benefits financial governance, including monthly invoice reconciliation, renewal negotiations, employer contribution strategies, and annual budget planning
- Ensured regulatory and fiduciary compliance through Form 5500 coordination, third-party audit support, accurate eligibility and onboarding processes
- Streamlined accounts payable invoice processing and employee accommodation workflows, improving turnaround times, data accuracy, and cross-functional coordination with Finance and HR partners
- Managed and developed a team of three direct reports, providing day-to-day leadership, workload prioritization, and performance support
BENEFITS SPECIALIST / BENEFITS COORDINATOR / HR SUPPORT PARTNER
Stamford Health
Stamford, CT
12.2018 - 02.2024
- Delivered high-volume employee and retiree support while overseeing administration of comprehensive benefits programs, including health & welfare, retirement, ACA, COBRA, wellness, and tuition reimbursement
- Led end-to-end annual Open Enrollment, including plan design recommendations, vendor negotiations and renewals, compliance testing, system effectiveness, and employee communications
- Oversaw leave of absence programs (FMLA, STD, LTD, Workers’ Compensation, Paid Parental Leave, and CT Paid Leave), ensuring regulatory compliance and coordinated return-to-work processes
- Managed vendor, finance, payroll, IT, and internal stakeholder relationships to support seamless benefits operations and issue resolution
- Led benefits data integrity and financial governance efforts, including monthly invoice reconciliation, payroll discrepancy resolution, and reporting
- Drove continuous process improvement by developing and implementing policies, procedures, and HR systems enhancements
- Delivered monthly, in-person benefits orientation sessions for 30–40 new hires, providing strategic guidance on health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs to support effective onboarding and informed enrollment decisions
- Developed onboarding and benefits communications, including new hire materials, intranet content, and employee education initiatives
- Led special initiatives, including Tier 1 medical network optimization, to reduce employee out-of-pocket costs and improve satisfaction
- Executed the benefits workstream for the Oracle HCM implementation, overseeing system configuration, testing, data validation, and cross-functional coordination to ensure accurate benefits administration at go-live
- Trained and managed HR team members and new hires, providing guidance on benefits administration and operational processes
HR GENERALIST / Temporary
Lone Pine Capital, LLC / (Landing Point)
Greenwich, CT
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and maintained employee feedback tracking and supported recruiting strategy and workforce planning across San Francisco, New York City, and Greenwich locations
- Recommended and drafted updates to the 2018 Employee Handbook to align with evolving employment laws, including compensation transparency, wage and hour, disability, tuition reimbursement, training, and parental leave policies
- Managed expense and insurance invoice processing through Concur, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and timely reconciliation
- Oversaw the administration and maintenance of confidential employee records and onboarding documentation in compliance with payroll, benefits, and regulatory requirements
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT / HR ASSISTANT
Michael Page
Stamford, CT
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Interacted with clients and candidates on the phone with a total of 600 phone minutes per week managing in Outlook, maintaining files and contact information
- Significantly increased the total number of job seeker placements in the Healthcare, CPG, and Tech sector; exceeding established placement goals by 80% in the first and second quarter
- Secured exclusive contracts and negotiated with clients in total profit of $30K for the company within a 6- month span for temporary and permanent placements
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to meet high volume staffing goals and requirements by putting together a business plan for 3, 6, and 12-month time period for the manager and director
EXPERIENCED ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE / ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Stamford, CT
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Prepared and executed Evidence Gathering Activities (EGAs) to support audits of client financial statements in accordance with GAAP and firm standards
- Conducted technical accounting and financial reporting research for both publicly traded (including IBM) and privately held clients
- Participated in client fieldwork and stakeholder meetings to collect, validate, and document audit evidence and ensure satisfaction
- Developed audit budgets, coordinated internal and external staffing resources, and built analytical tools to track engagement metrics and enhance audit quality and efficiency
Education
MBA - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Louisiana State University of Shreveport
Online03-2022
BS - ACCOUNTING
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2014
Skills
- Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, AI, Outlook, Concur, ADP – HR Enterprise, Kronos, Businessolver, Silkroad Recruiting (OpenHire), Oracle, Ivalua, Workday, Tableau, UKG Pro, and Jobvite
- Languages: Fluent in Ukrainian, intermediate knowledge of Russian, Polish, and Spanish
- Hobbies: Classically trained pianist, tennis, and skiing
- Employee Benefits (Expert), HR Management (Experienced), Benefit Plan Administration (Expert), Compliance (Experienced), ERISA (Experienced), 401(k) (Skillful), Payroll (Skillful), Vendor Management (Expert), Financial Analysis (Experienced), Risk Management (Skillful), Recruiting Life Cycle (Experienced), Project Management (Experienced), Communication (Experienced), Microsoft Office (Experienced), Workday (Experienced), ADP (Skillful), ORACLE (Skillful), Employee Engagement (Skillful), Data Analysis (Experienced), Change Management (Skillful), Wellness Program Design (Experienced), Audit Management (Experienced), Strategic Planning (Experienced), Customer Service (Experienced), Microsoft Office (EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint) (Skillful)
Certification
- Compensation and Benefits, HR Certification Institute (HRCI) — Issued Apr 2026 | Credential ID: NT3KF9DGKSTF
- Maximize Productivity with AI Tools, Google — Issued Mar 2026 | Credential ID: A4673BGOL4D8
Timeline
HR (BENEFITS & RECRUITING) / CONSULTANT
L Catterton
10.2025 - Current
HRBP (BENEFITS & RECRUITING) / CONSULTANT
Starwood Capital Group / (Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC)
02.2025 - 08.2025
BENEFITS MANAGER / CONSULTANT
Citadel / (North Bridge Staffing Group)
02.2024 - 01.2025
BENEFITS SPECIALIST / BENEFITS COORDINATOR / HR SUPPORT PARTNER
Stamford Health
12.2018 - 02.2024
HR GENERALIST / Temporary
Lone Pine Capital, LLC / (Landing Point)
01.2018 - 12.2018
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT / HR ASSISTANT
Michael Page
04.2017 - 11.2017
EXPERIENCED ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE / ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
09.2014 - 07.2016
BS - ACCOUNTING
Quinnipiac University
MBA - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Louisiana State University of Shreveport