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Josie Piskac

@josiepiskac

Strategic Total Rewards & Leave leader with 15+ years building compliant, scalable programs that elevate the employee experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an opportunity where I can enhance the employee experience by ensuring benefits, leave, and HR programs are easy to understand, accessible, and supportive of employees at every stage of their journey. I’m passionate about creating processes that remove friction, improve communication, and help employees feel supported and valued.

I’m an HR and Benefits professional with more than 15 years of experience designing, administering, and optimizing employee benefits, leave of absence, and HR operations for organizations ranging from growing companies to large, multi-state employers. Throughout my career, I’ve built a reputation for combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, ensuring employees receive exceptional support while organizations remain compliant and operationally efficient.

My expertise spans employee benefits, total rewards, leave and disability management, HRIS, vendor management, compliance, open enrollment, wellness initiatives, and process improvement. I have extensive experience navigating complex federal and state leave laws, partnering with cross-functional teams, and leveraging technology to streamline HR processes and improve the employee experience.

What sets me apart is my ability to bridge the gap between people, technology, and business strategy. I enjoy solving complex problems, improving processes, and implementing scalable solutions that enhance efficiency while maintaining a people-first mindset. Whether leading open enrollment, managing benefit programs, or supporting organizational growth, I focus on delivering measurable results and building trusted relationships across every level of an organization.

I’m passionate about the evolving HR technology landscape and enjoy learning new systems and best practices that improve both employee and employer outcomes. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where I can make a meaningful impact, contribute to organizational success, and continuously grow as a leader.

Outside of work, I value family, lifelong learning, and finding practical solutions to everyday challenges. I bring curiosity, resilience, and a strong work ethic to everything I do, and I’m always excited to connect with organizations that believe great employee experiences drive great business results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kent State University logoKU

Kent State University

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Development

Earned a B.A. in Organizational Development from Kent State University.

HR Certification Institute (HRCI) logoHH

HR Certification Institute (HRCI)

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resources

Earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) credential.

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) logoII

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Employee Benefits

Earned the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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