Laico Cook
San Diego
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic oversight. Adept at driving organizational success through effective team collaboration and dynamic problem-solving. Recognized for adaptability and keen focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Associate Director, Global Employee Benefit Programs
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
- Created and delivered strategic benefit programs globally (US/UK/CH) to retain talent and attract new talent
- Achieved goals through the implementation of a first-class consulting firm, in-depth benchmark review and analysis to identify and close gaps to ensure competitiveness
- Driving actions aligned to personal and core company values while working collaboratively across all levels of the organization
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed all benefit programs and developed compliance practices for a fast-paced temporary workforce population, while also striving to create and implement innovative programs for full-time regular employees supporting the infrastructure of the organization
Barney and Barney (MMA)
01.2012 - 01.2015
- A collaborative and strategic partner to client groups in creating effective benefit program solutions to meet the unique needs of their organizations
- Providing guidance and support, benchmark analysis and recommendations
Education
BA - Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix
01.2004
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Market analysis
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of setting up our Switzerland and United Kingdom entities and employee programs.
- Achieved compliance of absence programs by introducing AbsenceTracker for administration of leave of absence, accommodation, and workers compensation tasks.
- Collaborated with team of six in the development of and execution of integrating global entities into HRIS platform.
Certification
- Group Benefits Administrator (GBA), International Foundation of Employee Benefit Programs
- Global Employee Benefits, International Foundation of Employee Benefits Programs, Feb 2025
- Total Rewards Certification, Coursera Program, 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Director, Global Employee Benefit Programs
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2017
Barney and Barney (MMA)
01.2012 - 01.2015
BA - Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix
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