Lauren Winans
CEO and Principal HR Consultant for Next Level Benefits

Lauren Winans is the CEO and Principal HR Consultant for Next Level Benefits. With nearly 25 years of human resources and employee benefits experience, Winans possesses a deep expertise of HR best practices and what resonates with employees. 

Winans’ experiences at various global, multi-generational, geographically dispersed organizations have prepared her well for assisting clients of all sizes and from any industry.  Prior to becoming CEO of Next Level Benefits, Winans served as a senior HR leader and responsibly managed all aspects of health, welfare, absence management, and retirement at General Nutrition Centers, American Eagle Outfitters, and CONSOL Energy. While working for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Winans acquired an extensive knowledge of the health insurance industry.

Throughout her career, Winans has been focused on improving culture and enhancing the total rewards offered at the companies she has worked for and provided guidance to.

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Lauren Winans is the CEO and Principal HR Consultant for Next Level Benefits. With nearly 25 years of human resources and employee benefits experience, Winans possesses a deep expertise of HR best practices and what resonates with employees. 

Winans’ experiences at various global, multi-generational, geographically dispersed organizations have prepared her well for assisting clients of all sizes and from any industry.  Prior to becoming CEO of Next Level Benefits, Winans served as a senior HR leader and responsibly managed all aspects of health, welfare, absence management, and retirement at General Nutrition Centers, American Eagle Outfitters, and CONSOL Energy. While working for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Winans acquired an extensive knowledge of the health insurance industry.

Throughout her career, Winans has been focused on improving culture and enhancing the total rewards offered at the companies she has worked for and provided guidance to.