Benjamin Heims
About Benjamin Heims
Benjamin Heims serves as the Lead Business System Analyst at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in human resources information systems and project management, with a background that includes roles at various companies and a strong commitment to professional development and community causes.
Work at Transamerica
Benjamin Heims has served as the Lead Business System Analyst at Transamerica since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for analyzing and optimizing business systems to enhance operational efficiency. He has contributed to various projects that involve the entire life cycle of data management, including software research, RFP processes, and database design. Additionally, he held the position of President of the Transamerica Professional Network from 2012 to 2013 and served as Co-Chair for the membership committee from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Heims earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from the University of Northern Iowa, where he studied from 1996 to 2009. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations at Mount Mercy University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in business systems analysis and human resources information systems.
Background
Benjamin Heims has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He worked at McleodUSA as a Human Resources Information Systems System Administrator II and later as a Human Resources Information Systems Analyst II at Paetec. He also held positions at Aegon as an Intermediate Business Analyst focusing on data quality and served as a Project Manager at Lab Support. His career spans over two decades, with significant contributions to data management and project coordination.
Achievements
During his career, Benjamin Heims played a key role in the migration of the employee management system to Oracle HR during the merger of McleodUSA with PAETEC. He has been actively involved in supporting causes such as JDRF and epilepsy research in his free time. His advocacy for a servant leadership mentality emphasizes building team strength while achieving organizational goals.