Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
I am a Global Benefits and HR Infrastructure leader with 10+ years of experience designing, scaling, and optimizing benefits, total rewards, and people operations programs across startups, high-growth companies, and global organizations. Throughout my career I have partnered with executive leaders to build strategic, compliant, and scalable programs that support business growth while enhancing the employee experience. My expertise spans global benefits strategy, vendor management, compliance, total rewards, employee wellbeing, HR technology, workforce operations, and organizational scaling. At Rippling, I support the Employer of Record (EOR) business as a Global Benefits Manager, partnering cross-functionally across Benefits, Product, Engineering, Operations, and Legal to design, launch, and scale benefits programs across international markets. My focus is on building globally consistent, locally compliant solutions that support employees and customers around the world. Previously, I led Benefits and Employee Engagement at Liquid Death, overseeing benefits strategy, broker and carrier relations, vendor negotiations, compliance, budgeting, employee wellbeing, and engagement initiatives for a rapidly growing global workforce. Prior to Liquid Death, I led Studio Experience and Global Wellbeing programs at Cloud Imperium Games, supporting employees across the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. Earlier in my career, I helped scale HR and operational infrastructure for multiple high-growth startups through Science Inc., supporting organizations from early-stage growth through enterprise scale. What drives me is solving complex people challenges through thoughtful strategy, strong operational execution, and scalable systems. I am passionate about building benefits and people programs that create meaningful employee experiences while supporting long-term business success.
-Lead the strategy, implementation, and ongoing management of global benefits programs across Rippling’s Employer of Record (EOR) business. -Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Operations, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to design, launch, and scale benefits offerings across international markets. -Drive country launches, vendor management, compliance, employee experience, and operational excellence while balancing global consistency with local market requirements. -Analyze utilization, cost, and market data to inform benefit strategy and support scalable growth across Rippling’s global workforce solutions.
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•Global Benefits Strategy Development: Design and implement comprehensive global benefits strategies, policies, and procedures that align with business goals and attract top talent. Ensure compliance with all local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements for benefits programs, including FSA, HSA, LOA, ADA, HIPAA and more. •Innovative Benefits Program Delivery: Lead the creation and execution of engaging benefit programs that position the company as an employer of choice. Leverage a deep understanding of benefits practices in EMEA and North America to deliver programs that meet the needs of diverse teams. •Vendor Management and Negotiation: Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships to secure optimal value for benefits spend. Oversee vendor contracts and ensure that partnerships support program goals effectively. •Team Leadership and Development: Foster a collaborative and energetic environment to inspire and motivate the team and stakeholders. •Strategic Communication and Change Management: Communicate complex benefit programs effectively to employees and senior leaders. Utilize strong communication and change management skills to drive understanding and adoption of benefits initiatives. •Compliance and Administration: Administer 401(k) plans and manage global (UK) pension plans, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements. Demonstrate practical empathy by balancing employee needs with business priorities.
•Benefits Strategy and Administration: Develop and execute benefits strategies, policies, HRIS, and procedures that align with business objectives and help attract and retain top talent for in-house startups. Ensure adherence to all local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements for benefits programs, including LOA, ADA, and other compliance standards. •Strategic Planning and Execution: Collaborate with global operations leaders to develop and implement wellbeing and benefits strategies and tactical plans. Design and drive execution through program and project management, ensuring alignment with business objectives. •Performance Metrics and Reporting: Develop, maintain, and report on studio KPIs related to project quality, delivery, financial status, and risks. Present these metrics to the Chief People Officer (CPO) to support informed decision-making. •Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts between studio locations in LA, Austin, UK, and Germany, fostering positive outcomes and maintaining a collaborative environment. •Talent Management: Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition teams to recruit, onboard, and retain talent. Ensure smooth staff transitions and support career development through mentorship and training initiatives. •Budget Management: Work closely with the CPO to identify, manage, and achieve budgeting goals. Lead process improvement initiatives, including risk analysis, budgeting, and space planning. •Employee Health and Safety: Manage COVID-19 protocols and global vaccination records to ensure employee safety and compliance with regional laws.