Michael Barrett

Michael Barrett is a seasoned human resources professional with extensive experience in employee benefits and risk management. Currently serving as Senior Human Resources Manager - Benefits at North Wind Group since April 2018, Michael oversees employee benefits administration and engages in various HR functions including recruiting and policy compliance. Prior to this role, Michael was a Senior Client Services professional at Willis Towers Watson, where responsibilities encompassed benefit consulting, compliance, and client relationship management. Michael also held significant positions at Ruby Tuesday, including Director of Benefits and Risk Manager, where accomplishments included improving employee retention and significantly reducing total cost of risk. Michael began a career in accounting at Deloitte & Touche and Coopers & Lybrand, complementing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wofford College.