Fern Grant

About Fern Grant

MY EXPERTISE: I have earned remarkable success in the area of leadership for benefits programs - health & welfare, and retirement - with core skills to include strategic planning, designing, implementation, and management of such programs. I excel when developing highly competitive and cost-efficient strategies that perfectly align with organizational goals and objectives. My expertise lies in creating programs in line with organizational and employee needs and requirements, while fulfilling all legal provisions accordingly. Throughout the years I have delivered exceptional results in driving organizational growth, increasing overall productivity, boosting employee morale, and retaining top talent. I continuously evaluate programs’ effectiveness, identifying areas of improvement, and enhancing each program’s performance. To do so, I regularly engage with top-leadership and vendors to communicate ongoing progress. An extensive knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes, along with an ability to forge long-lasting, professional relationships have positioned me as a trusted leader in the field of human resources. Some of my career highlights include: Delivered various health and welfare benefits to employees through resourceful management of a $250M budget, along with administration of retirement plans with $600M+ of assets. Assembled, led, and trained top-performing and mission-driven teams to create, implement, and manage multiple benefits programs. Ensured proper implementation and management of 21+ benefits programs by engaging with 30+ vendors. Facilitated a cost savings of $750K for the company by consolidating multiple implementation projects. SKILLS: Benefits Administration | Strategic Planning & Implementation | Regulatory Compliance | Cost Savings | Health & Welfare | Wellness Program | Budgeting & Reporting | Continuous Process Improvement | Employee Satisfaction | Vendor Engagement | Contract Negotiation | Team Leadership | Training & Mentorship Human Resources Information System | Auditing & Filings | Cross-Functional Collaboration To learn more about the value I bring, feel free to connect with me or send an InMail message today.

Experience

1. Regional Compensation and Benefits Lead

   Umicore

   Sep 2023 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

Education

• Baruch College

  BBA

• University of Bridgeport

  Masters of Business Administration