Senior Vice President
Corporate Synergies
As Senior Vice President and Benefits Consultant at Corporate Synergies, Harrison J. Newman is a trusted expert in employee benefits strategy with 16+ years of industry experience. He partners with HR and Finance leaders to design benefits programs that do more than check a box—they build company culture, attract and retain top talent, and drive long-term business success.
Harrison works with organizations ranging from 50 to 5,000 employees, bringing a proactive approach to managing healthcare costs while ensuring benefits remain a competitive advantage. He helps companies allocate resources to the benefits that provide the most value, striking the delicate balance between financial sustainability and a strategy that reinforces company identity, values, and workforce priorities.
An active leader in the HR community, Harrison serves as VP of Communications for NYC SHRM and hosts the Talk HR podcast. A sought-after speaker, he shares his expertise on industry panels, podcasts, and conferences.
With rising healthcare costs putting pressure on both employers and employees, the challenge is clear: how can organizations maintain high-quality, competitive benefits without passing the financial burden onto their workforce? This session will explore actionable strategies for controlling healthcare spend while prioritizing employee well-being. Learn how employers are gaining greater visibility and control by moving away from traditional BUCA models and adopting self-funded approaches, direct primary care models, and other innovative solutions. Panelists will share how they’ve used data analytics, alternative funding models, and smart vendor negotiations to drive sustainable savings. You’ll hear real-world examples of organizations that have successfully reduced or maintained costs while enhancing benefits—and how they’re reinvesting those savings into programs that support employee health, retention, and long-term growth.