Gay Tanap, Cebs
About Gay Tanap, Cebs
Gay Tanap is a Senior Manager of Total Rewards at Carbon, with extensive experience in benefits management and pension administration. He has held various roles in reputable organizations, including American Savings Bank, WageWorks, and T.Y. Lin International, and has academic credentials in Mathematics and Statistics.
Current Role at Carbon
Gay Tanap serves as the Senior Manager of Total Rewards at Carbon, a position held since 2021. In this role, Tanap is responsible for overseeing the total rewards strategy, which includes compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs. The focus is on ensuring that the rewards offered align with the company’s goals and support employee engagement and retention.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to joining Carbon, Gay Tanap held several key positions in human resources and benefits management. Tanap worked at WageWorks as the Human Resources Benefits Manager from 2013 to 2019, and previously served as the Pension & Retirement Manager at American Savings Bank from 2005 to 2011. These roles contributed to a strong foundation in managing employee benefits and retirement plans.
Educational Background
Gay Tanap studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where a degree in Mathematics was achieved. Additionally, Tanap attended the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on Statistics and earning a Bachelor of Arts. This educational background supports Tanap’s expertise in data analysis and benefits management.
Career Timeline
Tanap's career spans various roles in benefits management across multiple organizations. Starting as a Sr. Pension Administrator at Watson Wyatt from 1993 to 1998, Tanap progressed through positions at T.Y. Lin International and Talend, before returning to Carbon. This diverse experience in the field of employee benefits has been accumulated over nearly three decades.
High School Education
Gay Tanap completed high school at Iolani School, which provided a foundational education prior to pursuing higher education in mathematics and statistics. This early academic experience contributed to the analytical skills utilized in Tanap's professional career.