Susanne Furlan
Director of Benefits / Change Management / Consultant / Facilitator / Group Presenter / Innovator / Leadership / Management / Negotiator / Project Implementation / Simplify Process / Strategist /
- Role
- Director of Global Benefits at Signode
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Susanne Furlan
Professional Summary:Versatile, goal-driven leader with a proven record of accomplishments in union and nonunion companies ranging from to employees. As a Global Fortune 500 Strategic Senior-level Benefits Professional, I bring a wealth of knowledge in benefits and HRIS system strategy, employment, and benefit law. My expertise encompasses ACA Implementation & Compliance, Global Benefit Plan Strategy, Employee Communication, and the intricacies of Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures. My hands-on experience with HRIS Administration, including platforms such as SAP, UltiPro, Ceridian, Oracle, ADP, and Workday, positions me as a strategic business partner capable of navigating the complexities of modern HR landscapes. I have a proven ability to identify and implement process improvements that increase organizational revenue and improve employee customer service and benefits.Experience in:Key HRIS systems including but not limited to SAP, UltiPro, Ceridian, Oracle, ADP, Workday / Training & Development / Leadership / Affordable Care Act (ACA)/ 1094/1095 / 5500 / SAR / US & International Health & Welfare Benefit Plans / International Pooling / Expatriate Benefit Plans / Defined Benefit Plan / Defined Contribution Plans / Benefit Plan Consolidation / Wellness Strategy / Employee Communications / Healthcare Exchanges / Affirmative Action / Dependent Audits / Performance Planning / Annual Compensation / Incentive Plan Design / Total Rewards Statements / Wage Surveys / Pay ranges / Compensation Packages / Job Descriptions / M&A / Due Diligence / Acquisitions & Divestitures / Succession Planning / Plan Documents / Policy Creation / Reduction in Force / Employment & Benefit Law / Management / HR Management / Facilitation / Consultation / Innovation / Strategy / project implementation / EEO, EPA & OSHA investigations and resolutions / union, union decertification, union avoidance / nonunion / Workers Compensation / Leave Management / Negotiation / Streamline processes / Recruitment / conference panelist and presenter / Change Management / Group Presentation / Compensation Benchmarking /
Experience
Director of Global Benefits
Jan 2016 — Present · US
SIGNODE INDUSTRIAL GROUP, Roselle, Illinois Director, Global Benefits, 20••••24Signode Transit Packaging, a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, has over $2.5B in revenue, operates in over 17 states with employees worldwide. Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit, based in Tampa, Florida.As the Director of Global Benefits, I reported to the Sr Vice President of Human Resources and had full responsibility for all US & Canadian Health & Welfare and Retirement Plans including 401k & RRSP as well as oversite of international benefits.• Led strategy, design, implementation, communication, and administration of US and Canadian benets with budget $30M+.• Spearheaded US and Canadian health, welfare, and dened contribution plans and vendor relationships. • Managed benefit plans, including 401(k), RPP, RRSP, medical, dental, vision, life disability, and voluntary benefits. • Championed all aspects of compliance, implementation, and open enrollment.• Created and managed global benet pooling for North and South America, Europe, and Asia. • Improved worldwide benefit pricing, terms, and conditions.• Saved $500k annually year over year in benet spend by improving contracting, plan design, and new program implementation. • Leveraged merger to improve costs of 401k of $200k, medical of $100k, Rx of $600k, and Canada H&W held flat for two and half years, and Canadian retirement administration of $30k.• Supported due diligence and implementation of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.• Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff related to benets.
Education
Trinity International University
Economics Management w/ emphasis in Human Resources, Economics Management with and emphasis in Human Resources
1982 — 1984
Harper College
AA, liberal arts
1980 — 1982
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