Mary Romero Hart is the Senior Manager of Benefits for Sandia National Laboratories, managed by National Technology and Engineering Solutions (NTESS) and has a thorough understanding and successful track record of developing and implementing HR and Benefits strategy across a board spectrum of areas. Her human resources and business acumen with approximately 40 years of progressive HR management includes talent acquisition, talent management, labor bargaining, employee benefits, HR policy, performance management, compensation, training and development, wellness programs, occupational medicine, on-site clinical services, procurement, budget/financial management, and HRIS project management. As Benefits Senior Manager at Sandia National Laboratories, she is currently responsible for the strategic development, execution, and administration of the Lab’s Benefits programs including employee and retiree health care benefit such as medical, Rx, dental, vision, corporate time away from work policies, short/long-term disability programs, life insurance, retirement & savings programs, voluntary benefits programs, and other related initiatives. Prior to joining Sandia 18 years ago, Mary worked in various HR management roles for large employers in the Albuquerque community such as BDM Corporation, University of New Mexico Hospital, MCI, and Albuquerque Public Schools. Mary has a passion for building and sustaining strong partnerships with collaboration, continuous improvement, and offering exceptional employee experiences.