Jacqueline S.
Benefits & Wellbeing Leader | CEBS Certified | Driving High-Impact Benefits Programs | Benefits Manager
- Role
- Benefits Advisor at Hess Corporation
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jacqueline S.
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) with 16+ years of progressive experience designing, optimizing, and leading global and U.S. benefits and well‑being programs. I bring deep expertise in benefits strategy, vendor and budget management, compliance, employee communications, and data‑driven decision‑making across complex, fast‑paced organizations.I’ve led multi‑year benefits and wellness initiatives, executed M&A benefits integrations, consolidated and optimized medical and pharmacy plans, and implemented high‑impact vendor solutions that deliver measurable ROI and improve the employee experience. My work includes driving cost savings, strengthening plan performance, enhancing leave, ensuring regulatory compliance, and executing Annual Enrollment strategies that align offerings with organizational priorities.Recognized for cross‑functional leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies, I’m passionate about building benefits programs that attract and retain top talent, support total well‑being, and elevate the employee experience at scale.
Experience
Benefits Advisor
Nov 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Lead enterprise-wide benefits strategy across health & welfare, retirement, and M&A integration for a multi‑state workforce.• Develop and manage an award‑winning corporate wellness program, increasing participation by 11% and achieving 70% engagement across employees and spouses.• Direct end‑to‑end Annual Enrollment strategy, including benchmarking, plan design recommendations, senior leadership presentations, and implementation oversight.• Oversee all benefits communications (guides, web content, email campaigns, and presentations) and serve as lead presenter during Annual Enrollment sessions.• Maintain 401(k) plan compliance by managing audits, nondiscrimination testing, true‑up processes, Form 5500 filings, and Summary Annual Reports.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
B.S, Mathematics; Actuarial Science
2005 — 2009
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