layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

AVP, Head of Benefits at The Hartford | LAYIQ

Benefits Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute a forward-looking global benefits strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce needs, and Total Rewards objectives, anticipating emerging workforce trends and evolving employee expectations to create innovative and differentiated offerings.
Lead benefits-related due diligence, risk assessment, integration planning, and employee transition activities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
Lead a high-performing team, helping to clarify priorities, align resources to the work, and cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous development.
Employee Experience & Innovation
Champion a consumer-grade employee experience including communications and training that makes benefits easy to understand, access, and use.
Leverage employee feedback, analytics, and market insights to continuously enhance program effectiveness and keep stakeholders well-informed.
Drive thoughtful, innovative approaches to benefits delivery, including the use of AI and emerging technologies, which strengthen the employee experience, attraction, retention, and workforce performance.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve as a fiduciary leader overseeing plan governance, audits, filings, vendor compliance, and regulatory reporting.
Lead or support governance committees, including the preparation of committee materials, and ensure benefit plans are administered in accordance with plan documents and regulatory requirements.
Maintain strong controls and operational discipline while balancing innovation and employee experience objectives.
Financial Ownership & Vendor Strategy
Manage multimillion-dollar benefits budgets and ensure effective stewardship of company and employee investments.
Develop long-term strategies to improve cost effectiveness while maintaining competitive and meaningful benefits offerings.
Lead vendor strategy, selection, negotiation, performance management, and governance processes, ensuring partnerships support the broader benefits strategy.
Data & Insights
Establish metrics and dashboards to measure program effectiveness, employee engagement, vendor performance, and financial outcomes.
Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership and governance committees.
Monitor market trends and benchmark practices to maintain a competitive benefits portfolio.

AVP, Head of Benefits

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Benefits Strategy & Leadership

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