Project Manager Human Resources

Marilyn N. Seigh, MBA, ChFC, CEBS

*** ******* ***** **********, ** 15237

412-***-**** (H) 412-***-**** (C)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Total Rewards Strategy and Implementation Domestic and

International Benefit Programs

Law and Tax Code Compliance Communications Strategy

and Delivery

Financial Analysis Team Leadership

CAREER SUMMARY

Carnegie Mellon University 5/2010

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Director, Retirement Administration and Benefits Accounting

Participate with the Total Compensation Committee and its meetings.

As appropriate, prepare and present meeting materials for review and

approval. Prepare thought papers and the related financial impact of

suggested strategies for review. Present annual results to the

Committee in preparation for the Audit Committee of the Board meeting.

Led project to develop and implement procedures to clear material

weakness for the 403(b) Plan, received IRS approval for plan

corrections to satisfy the VCP filing. Successfully led the first

401(k) annual audit and ongoing 403(b) audits.

With internal and external audit, prepared documentation and

procedures for benefit plans. Developed procedures and documentation

to ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.

Prepare special projects for the Interim CFO and Controller. Analyze

and implement improved processes and reports for quarterly Financial

Review, including salaries and benefits costs fluctuations.

Implemented a 401(k) Plan for non-resident aliens who had improperly

participated in the 403(b) Plan. Made associated corrections to make

affected participants whole and designed associated communication

strategy.

Manage 4 employees who have varying level of responsibilities for the

domestic and international retirement plans, benefits accounting,

benefit cost trends and developing the benefit fringe rate.

Port Authority of Allegheny County

12/2007 - 5/2010

Manager of Benefits Administration

Developed a Total Rewards philosophy and approach. Selected Success

Factors as the performance management system. Prepared statement of

philosophy and recommendations for the CEO to be presented to the

Board of Directors.

Developed a hybrid pension plan to replace the traditional DB plan for

the non-represented employees expected to result in $650,000 in

savings, but more importantly, as a position statement in anticipation

of negotiating the union plan.

Developed and implemented a wellness program. Established multi-

location teams and established bench marks and baselines for ongoing

evaluation and measurement. After offering incentives, increased

participation in the Health Risk Assessment tool by 10%.

Administer 3 DB plans and 1 Deferred Compensation plans. Administer

multiple health and welfare plans for active employees and retirees.

Work with vendors to ensure employee satisfaction, identify cost

control mechanisms and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Prepare, update and monitor annual benefits budget and make

recommendations for improved efficiencies and cost control. Prepare

cost projections for future planning and budgeting.

Supervised 4 employees and implemented changes for improved workflow.

NOVA Chemicals 3/2007-9/2007

Senior Analyst, Pension and Benefits

Administered 3 DB plans, 2 401(k) plans and 3 Canadian retirement

plans. Led the design and development of new pension and benefits

programs and communication tools for an international chemicals

company.

Monitored and recommended when new regulations and/ or competitive

trends should be incorporated into NOVA programs. Responsible for

plan documents, SPDs and meeting all other compliance requirements.

TIAA-CREF 2/1999 -

3/2007

Director, Institutional Client Services

Responsible for overall account management, client relationships and

profitability for $1.6 billion in assets with 45 clients. Provide

information to clients about new products and services as well as

legislative and regulatory changes.

Conducted group presentations to educate clients about financial

matters and retirement planning.

Assisted clients with compliance matters by drafting plan documents,

SPDs, and by providing information related to annual reporting and

nondiscrimination testing.

Allegheny Health Education and Research Foundation

1997 - 1999

Manager, Retirement and Savings Plans

Responsible for the administration of three defined benefit and four

defined contribution plans covering 32,000 employees. Managed a staff

of 4. Participated as a team member to design and implement a total

compensation package.

Acted as the project manager for outsourcing the administration of the

DB plan that covered 25,000 employees. Acted as primary liaison with

consulting firm to eliminate data problems and ensure customer

service.

William M. Mercer, Inc.

1989 - 1997

Consultant

Client Manager responsible for overall account management and client

relationships, ensuring delivery of all consulting services.

Responsible for leading and directing 18 teams generating annual

revenue in excess of $1,000,000.

Project manager for flexible benefit plan implementation for large

organizations. Responsible for plan design, administration systems

recommendations, employee communications strategy and materials,

carrier negotiations and internal coordination.

Provided clients with projects to meet compensation and benefit

financial objectives by preparing budgets and cost projections,

identifying alternatives, negotiating rates and plan provisions with

carriers.

HRB-Singer, Inc. 1978 -

1986

Human Resources Generalist

Ongoing assignments were of increasing responsibility within the

Employee Relations Department including all aspects of employee

relations and compensation and benefits. Participated in compensation

surveys and developed recommendations for salary ranges, merit

increases, and promotions.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

The Pennsylvania State University Bachelor of Arts

The Pennsylvania State University Master of Business Administration

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