Stephanie Benefiel, SHRM-CP, MBA

Stephanie Benefiel, SHRM-CP, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Stephanie currently works as a Client Executive at Lovitt & Touché | Marsh McLennan Agency, where they assist employers in developing benefit strategies and negotiates with carriers to ensure optimal contract provisions and rates. Previously, they served as a Client Manager at the same company.

Prior to that, Stephanie worked as the People Services Director at Kids Dental Brands for five years. In this role, they oversaw payroll, HR, and credentialing for over 700 employees. Stephanie successfully facilitated a strategic transition to a new payroll/HRIS system with minimal errors and streamlined the Open Enrollment process, resulting in increased employee participation.

Stephanie also has experience as the Director of Human Resources at MY DR NOW and Good Health Financial, where they helped establish a patient-centered medical home and ensured accessibility and affordability for patients. Stephanie was also responsible for managing human resources.

Furthermore, Stephanie served as a Human Resources Manager at Synergis Education, Inc. and as an HR Administrator/Operations Manager at Arizona Digestive Health, where they developed HR policies and practices, streamlined benefits administration, and managed substantial company growth.

Stephanie began their career as an HR Specialist at Capstone Employer Solutions, where they administered unemployment, benefits, and workers' compensation for clients. Stephanie also prepared handbooks and position descriptions. Earlier, they worked as an HR Coordinator at Retirement Community Specialists, gaining experience in payroll, accounts payable/receivable, benefits administration, and other HR functions.

Overall, Stephanie Benefiel has a proven track record in HR management, benefit strategy development, negotiation, payroll administration, and process improvement. Stephanie'sexpertise and experience make their a valuable asset to any organization.

Stephanie Benefiel, SHRM-CP, MBA, completed their education at Arizona State University. From 2003 to 2006, they earned their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on general studies. Stephanie furthered their education by pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from Arizona State University between 2020 and 2022.

In addition to their academic achievements, Stephanie has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. In January 2015, they earned the SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In December 2013, they obtained the PHR certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Additionally, they obtained the Hootsuite Platform Certification from Hootsuite in October 2022.