Des Moines, Iowa, October 2024 – Gavin Flynn has started a new role as Vice President, Total Rewards & Talent Operations at Vantage Risk Companies, a rapidly growing specialty property and casualty (P&C) insurance and reinsurance provider. In this capacity, Gavin will lead the company’s total rewards and talent operations strategies, focusing on building competitive compensation frameworks, enhancing HR operations, and ensuring effective employee engagement across the organization.
Flynn has been with Vantage Risk Companies for over two years, beginning as the Head of Talent Operations. During this tenure, he built out an HR operations model to support a fast-growing startup environment, focusing on human capital management systems, payroll, benefits, and retirement plans. His efforts established a strong HR infrastructure that enabled seamless multinational operations. This foundational work has been crucial for his transition to the new role, where he continues to drive HR strategy and operational excellence.
Prior to Vantage, Flynn served at Danone for nearly nine years, holding various roles, including Director, HR Technology, Analytics, & Payroll. He was responsible for managing HR technology platforms, implementing employee service centers, and leading M&A HR integration. Flynn’s work at Danone emphasized improving HR service delivery and transforming HR systems to support employee engagement and organizational growth.
Earlier in his career, Flynn worked at WhiteWave Foods, which later became part of Danone. During his tenure, he was involved in HR integration projects following WhiteWave’s acquisition of SoDelicious Dairy Free, among other roles. As HR Manager for Enterprise Projects, he led initiatives to improve recruitment processes, integrate HR technologies, and support diversity and inclusion goals.
Flynn’s HR career began at Nestlé USA, where he held multiple roles over nearly seven years, including Regional HR Manager and TPM Education & Training Leader. He partnered with senior leaders to develop human capital strategies across supply chain, recruitment, and employee engagement, playing a key role in maintaining non-unionized operations and improving training programs.
About Vantage Risk Companies:
Vantage Risk Companies is a privately held, Bermuda-registered specialty re/insurance provider. With a focus on addressing complex risks, Vantage combines creativity, advanced analytics, and technology-driven efficiency to offer innovative solutions in an increasingly uncertain world.
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