Taranda Frost

About Taranda Frost

With over two decades dedicated to employee wellness and benefits management, I currently…

Experience

1. Senior Benefits Manager

   Xylem

   Aug 2022 — Present

   A Senior Benefits Manager delivering strong benefits experience, belief in wellness and strategic thinking where I can make an impact on a global organization. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world\'s most challenging issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. I am responsible for providing subject matter expertise for the Americas and global health and welfare benefit plans, including request for proposals, business case development, benchmarking studies and adherence to global governance model budgeting, communications, and implementations of plans. Partner with global benefits consultants and brokers to ensure benefits offerings are cost effective, competitive, and aligned with corporate goals. Complete due diligence for any mergers and acquisition activities to identify risks and integration opportunities. Comfortable working within an evolving environment. An in the moment problem solver and able to stay focused on building and scaling for the future. I thrive on building relationships and uncover the employee sentiment around current offerings. Leading Xylem\'s global benefits programs will ensure we are able to attract, engage, and retain diverse talent across all locations. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world\'s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

Education

• Webster University

  MHR, Human Resources

  2001 — 2002

• Webster University

  MBA, Business Administration

  2001 — 2003

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• HR Policies
• Leadership
• Policy
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Member of Toastmasters
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Business Process Improvement
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Compliance
• Personnel Management
• Benefits Administration
• Process Improvement
• Hris
• Defined Benefit
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management
• Training
• Management
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Benefits
• Onboarding
• Program Management