Carolyn Herdman
About Carolyn Herdman
Carolyn Herdman is a Benefits Manager at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in benefits administration across various companies, she specializes in aligning benefit strategies with market trends and regulatory updates.
Work at Par Pacific Holdings
Carolyn Herdman has served as the Benefits Manager at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing plan metrics and monitoring market trends, as well as legislative and regulatory updates. Her work aligns benefit recommendations with the company's strategic objectives. Carolyn's expertise in benefits management contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company's employee benefits program.
Previous Experience in Benefits Management
Before joining Par Pacific Holdings, Carolyn Herdman held several positions in benefits management. She worked as the Benefits Director at EthosEnergy from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she was the Benefits Manager at TMK IPSCO for three years, from 2016 to 2019. Carolyn also served as a Senior Benefits Specialist at Repsol from 2013 to 2016, and as the Manager of Benefits Services at SYSCO Corporation for ten years, from 2003 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Carolyn Herdman studied Psychology at Texas State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 1982 to 1984. She continued her education at The University of Texas at Austin, obtaining another Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from 1984 to 1986. Her educational background supports her expertise in benefits management, particularly in the administration of complex benefit plans.
Achievements in Benefits Administration
Throughout her career, Carolyn Herdman has implemented significant improvements in benefits administration. Notably, she successfully implemented Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas within one month of the go-live date, achieving annual savings exceeding $250,000 for her company. She has also created over 20 procedures and process flows for benefit administrative procedures, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, she has maintained benefit offerings within 1% of the targeted budget, showcasing her strong cost control capabilities.