Jane Chacko
About Jane Chacko
Jane Chacko is a Benefits Analyst at Thomson Reuters in Toronto, Ontario, with over 13 years of experience in managing employee benefits and HR documentation. She has a background in Human Resources Management and has led significant projects, including the transition to a new HR system.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Jane Chacko has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Benefits Analyst since 2011. In this role, she maintains and tracks records and payments for the LEAP rewards program, which acknowledges employee contributions of business ideas. She also leads the annual flexible benefits enrollment, overseeing system testing, auditing pay deductions, and managing employee communications and queries in both unionized and non-unionized environments. Her responsibilities include providing front-line benefits support for an organization with over 1,200 employees, ensuring accurate management of pension and benefits statements for various employee situations.
Education and Expertise
Jane Chacko has a diverse educational background in Human Resources and Computer Sciences. She studied at the Human Resources Professional Association, focusing on Human Resources Management and Services, and achieved the Professional Designation as a CHRP Candidate from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Concordia University from 1995 to 1998 and completed a Certificate in Human Resources Management and Services in 2007. She also studied at GP Technologies, where she achieved Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification in 1999.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Jane Chacko worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Human Resources Assistant from 2007 to 2011. In this position, she gained experience in various HR functions that contributed to her current role as a Benefits Analyst. Her career trajectory reflects a strong foundation in both human resources and technical skills, particularly in managing employee benefits and HR systems.
Achievements
In her role as Benefits Analyst, Jane Chacko has led significant projects, including the transition from Peoplesoft/ADP to the Workday system. This initiative involved utilizing her IT and HR skills to integrate HR services into a single system. She has also developed improvements for HR documentation related to disability and leave policies, adapting processes to align with changes in service providers. Her contributions enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of benefits management within her organization.