Robin Swanson, Sphr, Ccp, Grp
About Robin Swanson, Sphr, Ccp, Grp
Robin Swanson is the Director of Global Benefits at Sinch, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in global benefits management, having held senior positions at several companies including Axalta and Ashland/Valvoline.
Work at Sinch
Robin Swanson serves as the Director Global Benefits at Sinch, a position held since 2022. In this role, Swanson is responsible for overseeing global benefits strategies and programs. The role involves managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with benefits governance. Swanson's experience in the field allows for effective management of benefits for a diverse workforce.
Previous Experience in Benefits and Compensation
Prior to joining Sinch, Robin Swanson held several significant positions in benefits and compensation. From 2020 to 2022, Swanson was the Sr. Director Benefits & Compensation at Axalta in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before that, Swanson worked at Versum Materials as Director Benefits, Compensation & HR Services from 2018 to 2020, and at Ashland / Valvoline as Director Global Rewards & HR Operations from 2013 to 2017 in the Lexington, Kentucky area.
Education and Expertise
Robin Swanson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the SMU Cox School of Business. This educational background supports Swanson's expertise in benefits management, compliance, and governance. Swanson is also skilled in vendor management and budget management for global benefits programs.
Background in Human Resources
Robin Swanson has a comprehensive background in human resources, specifically in benefits management. Swanson has held various roles, including Benefit Director at MoneyGram International from 2004 to 2012 and Manager, Benefits Compliance & Strategic Planning at Express Scripts from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, Swanson worked as a Benefit Analyst at SUPERVALU from 1996 to 2002, accumulating over two decades of experience in the field.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout Swanson's career, there has been a consistent focus on leadership and team management. Swanson has managed teams of up to 50 employees in the global benefits sector. This experience includes overseeing complex benefits programs and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, particularly during mergers and acquisitions within the HR domain.