Marji Castellano

Plan, design, implement and administer a comprehensive rewards strategy, and programs
Establish, design and manage corporate wellness program
Assess the effectiveness of current programs in achieving organizational objectives; identify best practices and benchmarks; and develop recommendations for modifications to align to HR strategy and business goals
Plan and direct the implementation and administration of all benefit plans including annual open enrollment efforts
Develop and coordinate communications strategies and activities designed to educate and inform employees about total rewards
Prepare annual budget for total rewards and manage expenditures related to benefit programs
Serve as the main resource for employees and managers regarding all benefit related matters
Evaluate the compensation landscape to understand and learn from best practices through benchmarking and industry research
Support all compensation planning processes
Support the development and integration of new and/or existing rewards programs, policies and procedures to ensure that programs are market competitive, internally equitable, and cost effective
Develop internal operating procedures and controls for the administering and managing benefits
Determine and implement metrics that assess and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing Total Rewards programs and new initiatives
Communicate actively with Accounting, Operations, and other departments to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions

Oversee the preparation of the Proxy CD&A annually

Oversee preparation of the Compensation Committee board materials and participate in meetings

Oversee equity compensation plans

Oversee Total Rewards harmonizatiom of company mergers and acquisitions

Plan and negotiate employee benefit insurance programs
Oversee COBRA, FLSA, and FMLA compliance
Manage employee compensation claims and workers comp claims
Assist the CFO with Compensation and Benefit audit information as needed
Coordinate Compensation and Benefits communications and important employee notices
Oversee preparation of reports for earnings, workers’ compensation and more
Oversee open enrollment and annual merit process
Manage regular preparation of relevant compensation and benefits reports, including bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports in Excel
Ensure compliance with federal, state, city payroll, compensation, benefits and tax regulations for multiple sites

Develop Total Rewards strategies collaborating with internal stakeholders

Consult with internal partners and managers relative to compensation decisions and organizational structures

Mentor and develop team members to be high performing employees

Oversee compensation and Benefit programs resulting in highly engaged, high retention and highly motivated employees

Ensure expenses remain within budget

Promote best in class Totsl Rewards programs solidifying Best Workplace awards

Assist in driving and initiating various HR programs/initiatives throughout the organization
Develop and use workforce analytics and business metrics to track the success of HR initiatives
Provide coaching and solution-oriented advice that maximizes performance and mutual win-win understandings

Oversee compensation, benefits and payroll for all international employees based on specific country requirements

Implemented a common HRIS internationally to gain reporting of labor costs across the company and reduce redundant expenses
Lead the continued development of our HRIS system

Oversee team growth and development

Oversee Compensation, Benefits and Payroll functions

Enhance company pay structures to best align with the comp philosophy

Design, evaluate and modify benefit plans ensuring best in class offerings

Oversee 3rd parties and broker performance

Implemented a new comp tool improving the bonus and merit process by 110%

Assist department in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures for all company employees
Oversee Investigating employee relation issues such as employee grievances, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints
Submit documentation for unemployment claims and prepare documentation for hearings
Maintain Human Resource employee personnel, medical and training records and compile reports as needed
Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings

Plan, design, implement and administer a comprehensive rewards strategy, and programs
Establish, design and manage corporate wellness program
Assess the effectiveness of current programs in achieving organizational objectives; identify best practices and benchmarks; and develop recommendations for modifications to align to HR strategy and business goals
Plan and direct the implementation and administration of all benefit plans including annual open enrollment efforts
Develop and coordinate communications strategies and activities designed to educate and inform employees about total rewards
Prepare annual budget for total rewards and manage expenditures related to benefit programs
Serve as the main resource for employees and managers regarding all benefit related matters
Evaluate the compensation landscape to understand and learn from best practices through benchmarking and industry research
Support all compensation planning processes
Support the development and integration of new and/or existing rewards programs, policies and procedures to ensure that programs are market competitive, internally equitable, and cost effective
Develop internal operating procedures and controls for the administering and managing benefits
Determine and implement metrics that assess and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing Total Rewards programs and new initiatives
Communicate actively with Accounting, Operations, and other departments to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions

Oversee the preparation of the Proxy CD&A annually

Oversee preparation of the Compensation Committee board materials and participate in meetings

Oversee equity compensation plans

Oversaw Total Rewards harmonizatiom of company mergers and acquisitions.

Manage Executive Comp and all short term and long term incentive plans

Oversee ESOP

Ensure all regulatory requirements are met timely and accurately