Pamela Gockerman

Pamela Gockerman is a consultant with the Human Resources Technology team, part of Gallagher's Human Resources and Compensation Consulting practice. Pamela has extensive experience in HR and benefits administration. Pamela brings to Gallagher proven professional skills in strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, and project and implementation management.

Pamela began her career on the employer side of HR resources at the West Shore Medical Center in Manistee, Michigan, where she learned the business from the ground up. As part of her responsibilities, she developed, negotiated and implemented a cafeteria-style benefits plan.

After earning a Master of Business Administration, Pamela serves as the director of Human Resources, Compensation and Benefits for the Sinai Health System in Chicago. During her tenure there she implemented an internet-based benefits enrollment system and a single benefit package across multiple system entities. She successfully negotiated vendor contracts to improve employee benefits and achieve annual cost saving goals.

Before joining Gallagher, Pamela gained experience on the supplier side of the industry as vice president, director of operations for Innotech Benefits Solutions with Willis of Illinois. In this role she managed all operational and customer service aspects of the business division, including enrollment data analysis and revenue/expense projections for client engagements. Her in-depth understanding of both sides of the industry makes her a valuable resource for Gallagher clients.