Barbara Northcutt-Thomas

Accomplished Human Resource Professional and Employee Benefits Specialist

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

About

Experience

  • Savvis (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • VP of HR Operations
      2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs

      New role created to provide full oversight and accountability for global HRIS and Compensation, domestic Employee Benefits, Employee Relations resolutions, plus Employee Policies and Procedures.

    • Director of HR Business Partners and Recruiting
      2005 - 2006 · 1 yr

      Responsibilities included development and delivery of programs/services that improved performance, working with senior management to drive key organizational initiatives and align Human Capital with overall business plan, managing the day to day operations of 3 HR Generalists and 5 Recruiters.

    • HR Business Partner
      2004 - 2005 · 1 yr

      Supported the Finance and Technology organization within the Company. Rolled out communication regarding Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Employee Policy Changes or Initiatives and Compensation issues. Also provided mediation for Employee Relations issues for supported groups.

  • Thomson Reuters (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director, Global Group Services
      2002 - 2004 · 2 yrs

      Coordinated Global Headcount and Budget for Global Product Development Organization working with regional Human Resource and Finance arms of the organization.

    • HR Generalist
      2001 - 2002 · 1 yr

      Provided HR support for a numer of geographically diverse software development groups, with and emphasis on strategic Human Resources consultancy and strong HR operational capabilities. Other duties included notification and exit coordination to downsized locations.

  • Employee Benefits Manager at Bridge Information Systems
    1996 - 2001 · 5 yrs

    Managing the administeration of employees benefits plans for current employees. Coordination and communication of employee benefits to 9 newly acquired companies within a four year period of time for groups ranging in size from 100 to 1400 employees. Implemented a global pension plan for "roving" employees.

  • President/Owner at NorFlex Benefits Services
    1994 - 1996 · 2 yrs

    Third-party Administrator of Section 125 Employee Benefit Plans. Provides document design, employee communications, open enrollment, adjudication of claims, and preparing all benefit related tax returns for clients.

  • Employee Benefits Consultant at Anders Minkler & Diehl LLP
    1991 - 1994 · 3 yrs

    Developed and maintained clients' Section 125 Employee Benefit Plans including design, administration, and plan testing. Also sold and created Employee Benefit Statments for Clients.