ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Gina Benedict as VP and employee experience manager. Benedict, who has worked in professional services and human resources for nearly three decades, will oversee Tompkins’ employee experience team, developing and implementing strategies that enhance the bank’s overall work culture, the bank announced. She previously worked as an […]
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Gina Benedict as VP and employee experience manager.
Benedict, who has worked in professional services and human resources for nearly three decades, will oversee Tompkins’ employee experience team, developing and implementing strategies that enhance the bank’s overall work culture, the bank announced.
She previously worked as an executive human-resources consultant for HR Solutions, where she focused on strategic HR initiatives such as leadership training, employee development, and driving engagement through all levels of the organization. Benedict holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Indiana University and HR certifications from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP) and HRCI (PHR). Benedict’s community service and volunteer work includes The Girl Scouts of America, Skaneateles Library Board, United Way, and Skaneateles Food Pantry. She also serves on the W. Edwards Deming Institute’s advisory board.
“As a community-focused institution, we recognize that our workplace is a community of its own,” Stacie Mastin, senior vice president, director of human resources at Tompkins Community Bank, said in the announcement. “We strive to make Tompkins a positive and welcoming environment and we are confident that Gina will contribute greatly to our employees’ day-to-day experience through her new role.”
