Jonathan Berger

About Jonathan Berger

Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in benefits, compensation, payroll, HRIS, performance management, training, employee relations, organizational change, recruitment, and operations. He looks forward to continuing his commitment to professional growth and profitability while facilitating an environment where all employees can flourish.

Experience

1. Sr Global Benefits Consultant

   Ashland

   Jan 2023 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Design, develop and administer global health and welfare, wellness and leave of absence programsfor a highly complex population including a number of Unions• Administer multiple 401k and pension plans, including corrective action for plan failures and internal/external audits• Develop recommendations and budget proposals for benefit changes to be presented to the EEC• Manage and oversee team of benefit specialists and assist with escalated employee issues and appeals• Negotiate annual vendor contracts and manage vendor performance, ensuring programs are cost-effective and meeting service level agreements• Manage Ashland Global Mobility Program including expats, and international and domestic relocations• Lead annual enrollment and the implementation of new benefits systems• Manage benefits systems and resolve configuration issues by partnering with HRIS, payroll and external vendors• Support M&A activities and union contract negotiations• Develop benefits communication materials and implement results-oriented communication campaigns• Draft and interpret plan documents, summary plan descriptions and collective bargaining agreements with the assistance of internal and external council to ensure plan compliance

Education

• Cornell University

  BS, Human Development

  2003 — 2007

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  Masters, Organizational Psychology

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Table Tennis
• Online Advertising
• Organizational Development
• College Recruiting
• Organizational Design
• Recruiting
• Human Resources
• HR Metrics
• Hris
• Employee Benefits
• Performance Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Management
• Employee Relations
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Career Development
• Deferred Compensation
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Succession Planning
• Leadership
• Onboarding
• Training
• Technical Recruiting
• Organizational Learning
• Employee Engagement
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition