Annette Sasin developed, implemented and maintained a new corporate compensation structure to align with corporate growt...
ANNETTE M. SASIN, SPHR, CEBS Westminster, CO * 303-349-7863 *
[email protected] HR Executive with an Outstanding Expense Reduction Record C&B [compensation & benefits] program development excellence
__________ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS__________
Delivered consistent expectation-surpassing results; achieved hundreds of thousands of dollar annual incremental account savings on the basis of conceiving, designing, and executing costcontained C&B plans. Developed, implemented and maintained a new corporate compensation structure to align with corporate growth and improve the attraction and retention of key employees. C&B and HRIS [HR information systems] subject matter expert; analytics— cost-benefit and price point; digital technologies — self-serve access, electronic record-keeping, claim databases; enrollee self-direction, data analysis and projections — C&B seminars.
__________CAREER HISTORY__________ INNOVAGE, Denver, CO 2011 – 2014 Rebranded Total Longterm Care 9-facility, multi-state non-profit; 1000+ employee health care provider in support of independent living for the elderly. Director of Benefits (April 2014) Director HRIS, Compensation & Benefits [C&B] (Aug. 2011–April 2014) Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits (April–Aug. 2011) Summary: Optimized C&B, HRIS (Ultipro), and served on executive management committee. Oversaw 4 HR Service Center staff (1 analyst, 1 C&B professional and 2 data technicians). Improved processes by replacing cumbersome manual procedures with an efficient HRIS system-based recruitment solution. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS Bottom-Line—Saved over $4M by restructuring employee benefits programs; achieved by consolidating paid time off and benefit programs; generated the business case and secured C-suite endorsement for a revised executive compensation program credited with significantly improving key employee retention metrics. Reduced department headcount by 1, a $50K value in year 1, by implementing self-serve user interfaces to the HRIS. Operations Improvement—Developed and implemented world class wellness program to promote employee health. Improved employee morale by implementing a superior 401(k) package; redesigned program resulting in increased employee participation from 40% to 90%. Improved the full spectrum of employee to executive performance assessment system; implemented quarterly and key performance indicator based metric standards with particular attention to expanding crossfunctional efficiencies and reducing costs. MCMAHON & COMPANY, LLC, Boulder and Denver, CO 2005 – 2010 Independent insurance broker. Senior Account Manager, Benefits Specialist (April 2007–Oct.2010) Summary: Created and negotiated strategic benefit plans based on stakeholder surveys. Managed benefits vendor relations, administered contract changes, and acted as point-of-contact to resolve problems. Assembled and edited monthly client newsletter and provided training on HIPAA compliance.
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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS Bottom-Line—Managed a $1M+ annual revenue stream in health /welfare benefits and retirement plans. Operations Improvement—Virtualized numerous procedures to eliminate paperwork; set up initial self-serve framework. Account Manager (2005–2007) Bottom-Line— Gained strong customer satisfaction metrics by resolving issues; for example, saved one client $250K annually by eliminating ineligible dependents; for another, devised an employee self-funding solution that saved client between $50K–$250K annually. BRAKES PLUS, INC., Centennial, CO Automotive repair company generating approximately $40M in revenue annually.
2004 – 2005
Director of Human Resources
Saved more than $700K. Increased 401k participation from 48% to 86%. Reduced turnover rate from 45% to 25%. SOURCE ONE MANAGEMENT, INC., Denver, CO Professional services firm specializing in administrative outsourcing.
2000 – 2004
Senior HR Generalist HR Generalist
EVERGREEN RESOURCES, INC., Denver, CO 1993 – 2000 Oil and gas exploration & development enterprise. Human Resources Administrator (1995–2000) / Office Manager (1994–1995) EA to Chairman and CEO (1993–1994)
__________PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT __________ EDUCATION: Master of Education (1998), Occupational Education and Human Resources Development, Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO). Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (1989), Drake University (Des Moines, IA). MILITARY SERVICE: US Army Reserves, Springfield, IL (1989–1997); Adjutant General Corp Squad Leader, 1st Lieutenant. ACCREDITATION: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Group Benefits Associate (GBA), Retirement Plan Associate (RPA), and HIPAA Security Specialist (CHSS). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Member, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Member, International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS).
