Sudha Setty
About Sudha Setty
Sudha Setty is the Manager of People & Culture Operations (Benefits) at TELUS in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, with extensive experience in compensation and benefits management across various organizations.
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Sudha Setty serves as the Manager of People & Culture Operations (Benefits) at TELUS, a position focused on overseeing benefits administration for the company's workforce.
Current Role at TELUS
Sudha Setty is currently the Manager, People & Culture Operations (Benefits) at TELUS, based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. She oversees benefits administration for a workforce exceeding 28,000 team members. Her responsibilities include leading a team of six benefits specialists, managing benefits enrollments, and handling leave of absence administration. Additionally, she partners with internal teams such as M&A, HRIS, Health Services, and Payroll and works with external partners like Flexit360 and various insurance carriers to ensure cohesive benefits management.
Professional Experience
Sudha Setty has an extensive background in HR and compensation roles across various companies. She served as Director, Compensation & Benefits at ADT by TELUS (2018-2020) and Manager Compensation at Moneris (2016-2018). Before that, she held roles at WestJet Airlines Ltd, McCain Foods, and Microsoft Corporation, where she performed various HR management and program management duties from 2007 to 2012. Her career began in compensation roles at T. Eaton Company Ltd. and Zurich Insurance in the early 1990s, furthering her experience at Manulife Financial, Hay Group, and other organizations.
Education and Certifications
Sudha Setty holds a BA from McMaster University, completed in 1990. She also received a Certificate in People Analytics from York University. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in people management and analytics, complementing her extensive professional experience.
Collaboration and Management
In her current role at TELUS and throughout her career, Sudha Setty has demonstrated strong collaborative skills. She works closely with various internal departments, including M&A, HRIS, Health Services, and Payroll teams, to ensure seamless benefits administration. Externally, she collaborates with Flexit360 and multiple insurance carriers to deliver effective benefits programs. Her focus on best practices and promoting knowledge sharing has been critical to driving value for employees through innovative benefits management.