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Rachel Deitch

Potomac,USA

Summary

Experienced Global Benefits, Wellness, and HR Professional with a successful history of managing and enhancing benefits programs in various countries. Skilled in developing engaging initiatives that support organizational goals. Proficient in communicating benefits policies and conducting training for global compliance. Known for improving processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. Capable of delivering impactful solutions independently or as part of a team collaboration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Sr. Dir., Global Emp. Benefits & Total Well-Being

Digital Management, LLC
05.2016 - Current
  • Progressed from Benefits Analyst to Manager and then Director, reflecting strong performance, leadership, and expertise in global benefits strategy and operations.
  • Lead a two-person benefits team supporting 2,000+ employees across multiple countries
  • Promoted for delivering impactful benefits solutions, driving efficiency, and enhancing employee experience through every career stage
  • Directed strategic planning and development of global benefit plan design and budgets in collaboration with finance and legal teams
  • Evaluated and benchmarked existing benefits against industry standards; conducted detailed plan comparisons and survey analyses
  • Developed cost models for new benefit offerings and advised leadership on optimal cost-sharing structures between company and employees
  • Oversaw global open enrollment and 401(k) audit processes, ensuring compliance and smooth execution
  • Managed all benefit-related vendor relationships, including brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators
  • Played a key role in M&A activity, contributing expert analysis for health, welfare, and retirement plans
  • Designed and implemented a Total Well-Being strategy, integrating wellness into benefits programming and leading effective global communications
  • Proven success managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment with agility and precision
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Temporary Employee

Robert Half Management Resources
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Managed five benefit reconciliation projects and processed several weekly and semi-monthly multi-state payrolls as temporary employee at Loyola University
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

HR Contractor/Interim Acting Director

KRA Corporation
03.2015 - 01.2016
  • Contract position handling nationwide HR operations for workforce development headquarters with responsibility for managing benefits, employee relations and recruitment along with payroll support.
  • Trusted advisor to Program Managers and HR Partners in the field offices.
  • Acted as liaison between corporate headquarters and nationwide locations for payroll and HR related inquiries.
  • Reviewed and analyzed current ADP products and services with recommendations for increased efficiency and usage resulting in 50% cost savings and negotiated pricing through 2017.
  • Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a harmonious work environment.

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Association For Financial Professionals
02.2007 - 02.2015
  • Exempt position responsible for all payroll related functions including benefits management, and administration and HRIS integrity.
  • Responsible for annual compensation review process.
  • Facilitated management and employee understanding of payroll and benefit procedures.
  • Explained benefits to plan participants in easy-to-understand terms to educate each on available options.
  • Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into ADP.
  • Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions.
  • Processed monthly remittance and reconciliation for various benefit plans.
  • Laid Off due to reorganization in February 2015.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Skills

  • Comprehensive benefits planning and management
  • Streamlining benefits program processes
  • Compliance with federal, state, and local benefits regulations
  • Effective vendor management and contract negotiations
  • Wellness initiative coordination
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Execution of benefits strategy
  • Benefits analysis in acquisitions
  • Benefits evaluation and cost management
  • Benefits data management and reporting
  • Proficient in HR benefits software
  • Benefits data analysis
  • Benefits education and outreach
  • Implementation of UKG solutions
  • Knowledge of healthcare reform compliance
  • Due diligence assessments

Certification

  • Certified Payroll Professional Certification (CPP), 2006-09-01, 2021-12-01
  • ADP Certified Payroll Specialist – PC/PW Payroll, 2005-05-01

Affiliations

  • Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • Past Board Member of Baltimore Chapter American Payroll Association
  • Past PTA Treasurer, Bellows Spring Elementary School
  • Training Mentor, Team Challenge with Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

Timeline

Sr. Dir., Global Emp. Benefits & Total Well-Being

Digital Management, LLC
05.2016 - Current

Temporary Employee

Robert Half Management Resources
01.2016 - 05.2016

HR Contractor/Interim Acting Director

KRA Corporation
03.2015 - 01.2016

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Association For Financial Professionals
02.2007 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Towson University

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