Annmaria Wright Donegan

About Annmaria Wright Donegan

Strategic and results-driven Senior Benefits Manager with 15+ years of experience in global benefits management, payroll management, wellness program design, and compliance. I specialize in developing and managing comprehensive, cost-effective benefits programs that enhance employee well-being, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive business success.I have a proven track record of optimizing benefits offerings, designing impactful wellness programs, streamlining payroll operations, and negotiating vendor contracts to maximize cost savings and efficiency. My expertise spans health & welfare benefits, global retirement plans, compliance (ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, and international regulations), and payroll integration.As a collaborative leader, I partner with HR, Finance, and Executive Leadership to align benefits programs with business objectives. I have extensive experience managing mergers & acquisitions, leading benefits harmonization efforts, and implementing data-driven solutions to improve employee engagement and retention. Key Competencies: Vendor Negotiations & Cost Containment Employee Engagement & Communications Mergers & Acquisitions (Due Diligence & Integration) Global Benefits Strategy & Administration (Health, Retirement, Leave, Wellness) Payroll Operations & HRIS Integration Wellness Program Design & Implementation Compliance & Risk Management (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Global Regulations)

Experience

1. Benefits and Wellness Manager

   DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

   Jun 2025 — Present · US

   Experiences in strategy planning, benefits design, implementation and acquisition integration. Strong communication and vendor management. Responsible for administrating health and welfare and wellness programs for more than employees across the U. S. and Puerto Rico.

Education

• East orange high

  Diploma

  2000 — 2001

• American InterContinental University

  B.A, Business Administration, Human Resource Management

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Human Resources
• Payroll
• Training
• New Hire Orientations
• Customer Service
• Software Documentation
• Open Enrollment
• Accounts Receivable
• System Administration
• Benefits Administration
• Leadership
• Fmla
• Workers' Compensation Claims
• Customer Satisfaction
• Employee Benefits
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Onboarding
• Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Organizational Development
• Fmla Leaves Processing
• Performance Management
• Hris
• Project Planning
• Project Coordination
• Conflict Resolution
• Data Analysis
• Auditing
• Applicant Tracking Systems