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.
Josie Piskac
@josiepiskac
Strategic Total Rewards & Leave leader with 15+ years building compliant, scalable programs that elevate the employee experience.
What I'm looking for
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
Directed global benefits strategy for 8,000 employees, standardizing plan design and ensuring compliance. Negotiated benefit carrier contracts and implemented analytics dashboards to reduce costs and improve open-enrollment accuracy.
Senior Consulting Benefits Manager
Mobility Works
Jan 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Co-developed a Total Rewards framework and improved engagement by 15%. Led annual open enrollment, managed compliance with federal and state benefits laws, and ran an RFP/platform implementation increasing self-service adoption by 18%.
Improved disability and leave case management process efficiency through innovative strategies. Automated processes to reduce manual entry by 20% and collaborated with medical, legal, and HR stakeholders on process enhancements.
Managed 300+ disability and leave cases, ensuring timely and accurate claim processing. Acted as the primary point of contact for employees and stakeholders, conducted case reviews, and adjudicated disability claims including statutory offsets.
Developed and implemented compensation and benefits programs for 2,000 employees across multiple sites. Managed annual salary review processes and led end-to-end leave and disability case management while conducting compliance audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Development
Earned a B.A. in Organizational Development from Kent State University.
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)
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Employee Benefits
Earned the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification.
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