Stacey Evans
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-m-evans-mpa/
Summary
Benefits Director with a wealth of experience in Human Resources. Consistent, creative, flexible, purpose-driven, Benefits professional with an analytical background. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency and best use of human capital. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to make positive impacts. Passionate about relationship building, integration of systems and processes that achieve organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Benefits
Tegra Global LLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed annual benefit plan renewal processes using benchmarking data and industry best practices to meet financial and wellness strategies set forth by the Company for Central America and US.
- Negotiated $30K annual wellness credit.
- Drafted compliance documentation – Plan/Policy documents, Service Agreements, SPDs, SOPs, etc., to ensure accuracy and updating processes with benefits, finance, and payroll.
Director, Benefits
Kloeckner Metals
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed benefits budget resulting in cost savings of $83K in plan design changes, $134K by carving out vision, implemented low-cost drug program saving $709/drug/member, and $500K in projected savings from vendor contract reviews going into 2021
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures specific to company goals and safety standards
- Created communication materials, including presentations and informational briefings, to keep employees and management updated on plan changes and formal amendments.
Global Benefits Business Process Lead
The Coca-Cola Company
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided consultation services to client groups to ensure compensation and benefits integrations strategies align with business expectations
- Reviewed compensation strategies with client groups to support employee recognition and incentive planning to deliver on business needs compensation recommendations, annual planning, and program objectives.
- Reviewed compensation strategies with client groups to support employee recognition and incentive planning to deliver on business needs, compensation recommendations, annual planning, and program objectives.
CoE Relationship Manager - Global Benefits
The Coca-Cola Company
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Supported Global HR Operation initiatives and projects by continuing to build solid relationships with local and regional leadership expanding knowledge of global benefits plans and programs.
- Led benefits data transfer to new vendor; process included review of 2,500+ plans globally. Developed quarterly governance routine to ensure plans were being actively managed at the local level. 80% success rate upon implementation. 100% compliance within one year. Project established baseline for Global Benefits Optimization project.
- Drafted benefits-related content for the Company's intranet platform.
CoE Relationship Manager (Short-Term Assignment)
The Coca-Cola Company
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Resolved 100% of all vendor risks and all internal inconsistencies were addressed and resolved.
- Provided subject matter expertise to internal and external IT development partners in assigning governance to Global HR Processes captured in Salesforce
- Knowledge across all Global HR Operations processes provided cross-training necessary to assess processes and assign realistic Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across Benefits, Equity, HR, and Payroll; ensuring all were accurately measured against available resources and vendor SLAs.
- Assisted with Long-Term Incentive (LTI) process awarded to approximately 10K employees globally.
Global Benefits Consultant
The Coca-Cola Company
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Ensured all Coca-Cola Company benefit plans and programs were governed in accordance with ADA, COBRA, DOL, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS, Section 125, Medicare, and other appropriate regulatory agencies in the US, Canada, APAC, EMEA, and LATAM.
- Major accomplishments include improved efficiency of annual audit processes by standardizing internal processes for the Company, all subsidiary companies, and vendors.
- Managed complex review and update of pensionable earnings across all Coca-Cola Company, Inc., entities. Coordinated with Legal, Tax, Payroll and Pension Administration vendors to allow for accurate reporting of compensation and taxation: Effort ensured 100% pensionable wages were properly vetted and reported to mitigate future financial reporting risks.
Manager, Retirement Plans
Gold Kist, Incorporated / Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
11.2001 - 03.2010
- Led successful implementation of two new 401(k) plans for the company's 17K-person hourly workforce managing retirement plans with assets in excess of $92M.
- Managed seven retirement plans with assets totaling $260M. Successfully managed Retirement Plans for two individual entities,asset managers and recordkeepers
- Primary consultant to external legal team in consolidating 15+ union retirement agreements into one consolidated plan.
- Implemented electronic data interfaces allowing for more timely deposit of Plan contributions
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.1993
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Plan Design
- Analytical Thinking
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Audit and Compliance
- Corporate Communications / Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Contingency Planning
- People Management and Contingency Planning
- Technology Acumen and Data Analysis
- KPI Tracking
- Performance Improvements
- Multitasking Abilities
Additional Information
➢Effectively managed HR/Benefits shared services optimization for the LATAM and APAC Regions. Harmonizing benefits for each region resulting in a 16% decrease in manual work for both payroll and benefits teams.
➢Project Lead for global benefits projects supporting the Company's commitment to associate well-being. Implemented International Employee Assistance and Well-Being Programs which resulted in a 90% buy-in from all countries. International EAP led to a 70% uptick in services.
➢Successful implementation of the inaugural Global Recognition program designed to elevate the employee experience to drive stronger business results globally. 73% awareness during year one; 2020 80+%.
Timeline
Director, Benefits
Tegra Global LLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
Director, Benefits
Kloeckner Metals
04.2020 - 10.2020
Global Benefits Business Process Lead
The Coca-Cola Company
10.2017 - 05.2019
CoE Relationship Manager - Global Benefits
The Coca-Cola Company
01.2013 - 10.2017
CoE Relationship Manager (Short-Term Assignment)
The Coca-Cola Company
05.2012 - 12.2012
Global Benefits Consultant
The Coca-Cola Company
03.2010 - 05.2012
Manager, Retirement Plans
Gold Kist, Incorporated / Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
11.2001 - 03.2010
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Clark Atlanta University