Sean D. Bennett

**** ***** **** ******, ************, PA 19131

Tel: 215-***-****

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Education

Hamline University School of Law St. Paul, MN

Juris Doctorate – Law

Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science –Human Resources

Professional Career Synopsis

• Experienced in developing innovative Human Resources Total Rewards Strategies, effectively directed

strategic projects such as benefits programs, compensation management, employee relations, recruitment

design and employee retention, succession planning and organizational development in union and non-union

environments.

• Proven track record for implementing complex cross-functional HR strategic initiatives and incorporate

processes and policies to ensure effective team dynamics across all levels.

• In-depth knowledge of HR leadership, performance management, training & organizational development,

corporate & legal affairs, labor laws, benefits and compensation management, and general administration.

Professional Experience

2013 - Present Dilworth Paxson LLP. – Philadelphia, PA

Human Resources Director

• Oversees the total compensation rewards programs, implements strategies for equity and

variable compensation plans, and creates policies and procedures for the organization

within corporate guidelines to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive

employee compensation.

• Oversee the design and administration of the health and welfare programs, health, dental

and disability and life insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick, leave of absence and

employee assistance programs, serve as member of the defined benefits advisory team.

• Oversee employee relations for strategic branding. Confers with supervisory personnel,

human resources staff, legal counsel and employees to investigate, document and resolve

alleged policy violations and charges of discrimination or harassment. Prepares report of

findings and makes recommendations for corrective action.

• Oversee the HRIS, applicant tracking systems, payroll and related reporting. Collaborate

with other departments and programs as needed to meet regulatory and audit

requirements.

• Oversee the onboarding recruiting and retention practices, develop talent acquisition

strategies to attract a diverse and qualified work force. Identify Human capital

necessities, measure and manage metrics and provide guidance to all U.S. locations.

Collaborate with the managing partner to develop and implement initiatives that support

the firms recruiting and retention goals.

• Oversee the maintenance of all firm policies and programs and compliance activities with

state and federal regulations such as EEO, Fair Labor Standards, OSHA, ERISA, Wage

and Hour Laws.

Sean D. Bennett

1808 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Tel: 215-***-****

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• Provide talent management including organizational development, employee training,

succession planning, and successful recruiting.

2001 - 2013 Philadelphia Gas Works – Philadelphia, PA

Manager Compensation, Benefits and HRIS Enterprise Systems

Compensation

• Design, implement and manage the administration of base compensation programs, strategies and

processes, policies and procedures, merit increase and salary adjustment guidelines and ensure all

programs are effectively communicated, for 1,700 exempt and non-exempt employees to achieve the

overall vision and goals of the organization.

• Develop Executive Compensation strategies and plan design for the senior team, and global

compensation policy, structure, practice and incentives (Long term and Short term incentive

programs).

• Co-chair of the compensation committee and advise the committee on findings of competitive

analysis for compensation practices and structure; provide recommendations to address competitive

deficiencies.

• Strong comprehension of job development and evaluation. Analytical knowledge of strategic

benchmarking, market surveys, and identifying best practices to fortify strategic alignment with

market trends.

• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws relating to compensation to ensure FLSA

compliance; solid functional knowledge of non-cash compensation and benefits plans.

Benefits

• Design and manage fully insured and self-funded group healthcare programs for active (1,700) and

retired (2,200) employees ($48 million Budget) and oversee the administration of each plan.

• Manage the design of open enrollment and new hire benefits communications for various group

plans.

• Negotiate health and welfare vendor contracts to ensure contract rates and plans meet the overall

strategic objective and performance guarantee goals are achieved (IBC, Caremark, United

Concordia, CIGNA & Aetna).

• Ensure all health and welfare program elements align to the strategic priorities of the business and

requisite policies and procedures of the organization as well as all applicable legislation and areas of

compliance; including, but not limited to ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, LTD, STD and the

Affordable Care Act.

• Managed the administration of defined benefit pension plan and defined contribution plans (401(a),

401(k) and 457(b)) exceeding $425 million (qualified and non-qualified savings plans).

• Manage the administration of group life plans and long term/Short term disability.

• Ensure all plans are in compliance as required state and/or federal law (FAS liabilities, 5500,

Plan Documents, Summary Plan Descriptions, etc.)

HRIS

• Implement and maintain and oversee all updates to the ADP Enterprise Human Resources

Information System (HRIS) to include ADP Employee and Management self-service, Benefits

Administration and Applicant Tracking, modules of the HRIS system. (ADP, Icims and Success

Factor)

• Manages overall HR data including the security of the data, reporting and integrating global

operations into HRIS systems.

Sean D. Bennett

1808 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Tel: 215-***-****

acgod3@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/seanbennettjd

• Responsible for developing and reporting metrics on data and proposing more efficient and

effective processes based on the analysis. Performs periodic reviews of configuration and security

changes to ensure established procedures and guidelines are followed.

• Responsible for overseeing changes to audit queries as required by changes in business

process.

1999- 2001 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts – Philadelphia, PA

Manager Human Resources

• Serve as SME on employee relations issues. Developed employee relations programs and strategies

to create a positive organizational culture, improve employee retention and build productive teams

in both union and non-union environments; provided guidance and coaching to line management on

employee relations and performance management.

• Implemented fundamental human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities,

including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare

benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning,

employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations union and non-union.

Investigate and resolve highly complex & high risk ER issues.

• Provide expert technical support to HR Generalists and line leaders. Deliver specialty training as

needed. Provide consultative, problem-solving support for challenging business issues.

Develop and implement strategic recruitment and retention plans for exempt and non-exempt

personnel in both union and non-union environment.

• Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with local unions and provide interpretation in the

application of contract terms in regard to disciplinary process and procedures.

• Managed the HRIS system database and provided reports for critical analyses to assist in corporate

objectives.

• Manage compensation plan in conjunction with corporate compensation philosophy. Oversee

position-planning system to include accurate job descriptions, job analysis, accountabilities and task

analysis

1996 - 1999 Ann Taylor Inc. – New Haven, CT

Human Resources Manager

• Manage benefits administration of Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life,

401K, and Profit Sharing to ensure compliance with all legal regulations. Audit

procedures to ensure accuracy.

• Proactively apply knowledge by functioning as a business partner and expert in

Human Resources technologies and people issues

• Supervise recruiting process, quality of candidates, fill ratio and cost; guide

recruiting staff in effective sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing techniques; assist with

recruitment of difficult staffing positions and high level management positions.

• Manage annual performance and salary review process; maintain current market

survey data and oversee the evaluation, employment classification and rating of active

positions.

Sean D. Bennett

1808 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Tel: 215-***-****

acgod3@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/seanbennettjd

• Manage the implementation of approved employee relations policies and

practices, providing professional and technical assistance to the designated business

partners.

• Managed the HRIS system database and provided reports for critical analyses to assist in

corporate objectives.

• Manage wage and salary administration, including base salary, incentive plans and other

non-cash programs as well as manage the wage and benefit process and incentive programs. Review

all recommended salary proposals and adjustments, based on Company guidelines.

• Assist business partners with performance management issues, employee relations and

other policy issues, compensation, retention strategies and employee development, as needed.

Prepare materi als for the compens ation committee of the board of directors and provide couns el to the Chief People Officer and CEO on executive compensation issues and strategy. Working with other HR leaders on the team develops an effective total rewards philosophy and strategy for EA.Will plan, develop and implement new and revised global compensation and benefit programs in line with the total rewards philosophy.Provides expert couns el in the development of annual vari able incentive compensation and other applicable incentive plans, oversight of applicable benefit plans/plan design & changes and effective salary management.Work with other HR leaders to design and coordinate effective and clear communications of all the compensation and benefits plans.Design the company's equity-based compensation strategy and practices.Harmonize and integrate employee benefits and compensation plans related to acquisitions. Responsible for compliance to legislation in regards to world-wide retirement benefits plans.Work with vendors and consultants for good governance of plans.Comprehensive experience in a public company in a similar role. Global experience, multiple countries, regions

Large, public company exposure, comfortabl e and experienced with complexity. Executive Compens ation / Compensation Committee experience. Significant compensation and benefits plan techni cal experi ence, as well as tax and regulatory knowledge in varied countries. Knowledgeable on legislation impacting pay programs. Maintains awareness of economic and pay practice trends within industry. Solid foundation in compensation theories and practices. Knowl edge in SOX and regulatory compliance.

Professional Development/Certifications

• Mediation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution – Hamline Law School

• Conducting Internal Investigations – Council on Education

• Training the Trainer – American Management Association

• Job Evaluation – The Hay Group

• Project Management Principles - The Hay Group

• Project Management – Mid-Atlantic Employers’ Association

• Power, Influence and Negotiation – Albert’s Magnus College

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