Carlo Amato

About Carlo Amato

As an accomplished leader with extensive experience in guiding corporate benefits program design, strategy, and oversight, I have built a progressive career. I’ve found my success has been achieved by effectively developing and executing benefits programs that align with corporate guidelines and employee expectations. Combining my experience in benefits administration and strategy with my commitment to ensuring employee satisfaction and cost effectiveness, I have helped shape organizational cultures and ultimately, support business performance improvements. I specialize in leading organizational change, aligning HR initiatives with benefits objectives, driving culture and employee engagement, and serving as a strategic partner with executive stakeholders, HR leadership, and external vendors. I am also proficient in building and leading high performing teams, identifying organizational needs, and executing action plans. Key Achievements Designed corporate benefits packages for both full time and union workforces, handling the full selection and implementation process from RFP through negotiations and onboarding. Renegotiated benefits pricing and secured new vendor partnerships to improve cost effectiveness while ensuring all employee needs were met; contributed to cost savings of $100M+ over 5 year period. Increased employee retention and satisfaction; established positive employer-employee relationships and improved cultures.Refined benefits strategy to ensure alignment with HR requirements, stakeholder standards, and employee expectations. Areas of Expertise Benefits Program Design, Strategy & Management Corporate Vendor Strategy & Redesign Project Planning, Management & Delivery Employee Experience Improvement & Satisfaction Program Leadership/Cross-Functional Leadership Executive Leadership/Stakeholder Engagement Vendor Management & Negotiations/Cost Control Team Leadership, Mentoring & DevelopmentI am open to making new connections and exploring new opportunities. Please feel free to contact me at c•••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Global Health and Welfare Benefits

   Johnson & Johnson

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Responsible for supporting the development of global health and welfare programs to attract, engage and retain employees who will drive results for patients, customers, and stakeholders.

Education

• Rutgers Business School

  MBA, Finance & Marketing

  2009 — 2012

• Penn State University

  BS, Business Administration - Management

  2003 — 2007