Michelle Stark, Sphr
About Michelle Stark, Sphr
Michelle Stark is a Benefits & Compliance Manager at Applied Research Solutions in Beavercreek, OH, with over 20 years of experience in human resources and employee benefits management.
Work at Applied Research Solutions
Michelle Stark has served as the Benefits & Compliance Manager at Applied Research Solutions since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing employee benefit programs and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her position is based in Beavercreek, Ohio, where she has contributed to the organization's strategic human resources initiatives for four years.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Applied Research Solutions, Michelle Stark held various positions in human resources and benefits management. She worked at MTC Technologies as a Subcontracts/Purchasing Administrator for one year from 2004 to 2005. She then served as the Senior HR Manager - Benefits & Compensation at LION for one year from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she was the Director of Human Resources at MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), where she worked for 14 years from 2005 to 2019. Additionally, she began her career at MTC Technologies as a Benefits Specialist, where she worked for seven years from 1997 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Stark holds a Master of Science (MS) in Human Resources Management from Capella University, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management/Human Services Leadership from Urbana University, studying from 2002 to 2004. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in developing and implementing strategic human resources initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership.
Specialized Knowledge in Employee Benefits
Michelle Stark possesses specialized knowledge in managing employee benefit programs. Her expertise includes health and welfare plans, life and disability insurance, and retirement plans. This knowledge is integral to her role as Benefits & Compliance Manager, where she ensures that the organization's benefits offerings align with regulatory requirements and meet the needs of employees.