Heather Schwartz

Heather Schwartz has over 20 years of experience in human resources and benefits management. Heather currently holds the position of Vice President, Benefits & Compensation at Trusted Media Brands, Inc. In this role, they are responsible for managing the company's benefits and compensation programs.

Prior to their current role, Heather worked at Trusted Media Brands, Inc. (formerly known as The Reader's Digest Association, Inc) for 10 years. Heather started as the Benefits Manager, managing health and welfare and retirement benefits for over 2,000 employees and retirees. Heather later became the Director of Human Resources and Benefits, North America, where they oversaw the strategic and operational aspects of benefits programs, as well as various HR responsibilities such as policy enhancement, employee relations, and compliance.

Before joining Trusted Media Brands, Inc., Heather worked as a Total Rewards Manager at Archstone Consulting, where they managed benefits programs for employees across the US, Europe, and Canada. Prior to that, they were a Senior Benefits Analyst at International Specialty Products, where they researched, designed, and administered corporate benefit plans.

Heather's early career includes roles as a Benefits Supervisor at Fine Host Corporation and a Senior Benefits Representative/Human Resources Assistant at Fordham University. In these roles, they handled day-to-day benefit operations, including enrollment, claims resolution, and employee programs.

Throughout their career, Heather has demonstrated expertise in aligning benefits programs with business strategies, developing strong vendor partnerships, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Heather has also been involved in process improvements and has experience in designing and implementing performance management programs.

Heather Schwartz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University at Albany, SUNY, which they obtained from 1994 to 1998. Heather also has a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Manhattanville College, which they completed from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, Heather has a certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). The specific institution and the date of their certification are not provided. Prior to their university studies, Heather attended Yorktown High School, but details about their degree or field of study during that time are not available.