Theresa Priore
Summary
Top-performing, results driven individual with a solid reputation as subject matter expert in benefit plan design and administration. Track record of success in researching, evaluating, recommending, and implementing health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs to meet the dynamic needs of a changing workforce. Known for leading teams that provide excellent customer service to employees, peers, management and external vendors and agencies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Director
Graham Packaging Company
05.2019 - 02.2025
- Managed relationships with external vendors such as insurers and brokers, fostering strong partnerships in support of company objectives.
- Reduced overall company healthcare costs with strategic negotiations and vendor partnerships.
- Assisted employees with resolving complex benefit-related issues, providing timely support and guidance.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing employee benefits programs.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing processes and policies surrounding employee benefits management.
- Streamlined benefits enrollment process for smoother onboarding of new employees.
- Implemented wellness programs to encourage healthy lifestyles among employees and lower insurance premiums.
- Analyzed market trends to ensure competitiveness of company''s benefits offerings in recruitment efforts.
Benefits Manager
Ahold USA/Peapod
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Fostered positive relationships with insurance carriers to facilitate smooth claims processing experiences for employees.
- Managed open enrollment periods, ensuring timely communication of benefit updates and changes to employees.
- Reduced benefits expenses by revamping company plans for dental, life and disability.
- Assisted employees with resolving complex benefit-related issues, providing timely support and guidance.
- Reduced overall company healthcare costs with strategic negotiations and vendor partnerships.
Vice President Benefits and HRIS
Atria Senior Living
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Directed strategic planning, design, implementation and delivery of Employee Benefits and HRIS services.
- Orchestrated the development and management of new benefit programs, policies, and procedures.
- Managed relationships with external vendors and participated in contract negotiations to secure best-in-class benefit programs and pricing.
- Ensured the HRIS strategy leveraged technology to automate and streamline HR processes.
- Maintained vast knowledge of government regulations, benefit program trends and practices among similar organizations.
Vice President, Benefits and HRIS
Harris Teeter
09.2003 - 06.2013
- Managed strategic planning and development of employee health, welfare, and retirement programs, as well as HR systems.
- Championed reductions in health care cost increases by creating a culture of health and rewarding associates who exhibited healthy behaviors and achieved healthy outcomes.
- Maintained department headcount while supporting organizational growth through implementing technology to automated manual processes.
- Implemented employee call center and call tracking database to ensure accurate and timely responses regarding health, welfare, 401(k), pension, leave and time off questions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Elizabethtown College
Lancaster, PASkills
- Vendor relationship management
- Contract review
- Regulatory compliance
- Benefits strategy development
- Customer service focused
- Cost analysis and control
- Pension plan administration
- HR information systems
- Negotiation
Timeline
Benefits Director
Graham Packaging Company
05.2019 - 02.2025
Benefits Manager
Ahold USA/Peapod
09.2015 - 03.2018
Vice President Benefits and HRIS
Atria Senior Living
09.2013 - 04.2015
Vice President, Benefits and HRIS
Harris Teeter
09.2003 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Elizabethtown College
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