Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Sr. Director of Total Rewards and HR Operations

MAG Aerospace

Michelle Johnson is the Senior Director of Total Rewards and HR Operations at MAG Aerospace, managing all operational aspects of the employee lifecycle, while overseeing the continued compliance and strategic HR support of the organization. With over 14 years of Total Rewards experience in the Government Contractor space, Michelle is regularly in talks with company stakeholders to ensure that Human Resources initiatives and programs are aligned with the strategic direction of the organization. Michelle earned her Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation in 2023.

At MAG, Michelle is responsible for leading the design and implementation of innovative and scalable Total Rewards and Benefit Programs that enable the attraction and retention of top talent while continuously assessing and enhancing current Benefits, HR programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the company remains market-competitive, cost-effective, and internally equitable.

Michelle is a firm believer in treating all employees as her clients, ensuring that they are individually and directly assisted through every aspect of their career at MAG. She has been known to say that without the people, there is no organization, and looks forward to collaborating with other peers in the industry on how to best serve an employee base.

Featured Sessions

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
9:50 am
PDC Eligible

This session draws on new research from Employee Benefit News and Quantum Health to reveal how employees and HR leaders view today’s healthcare benefits—and where the disconnects lie.

We’ll explore:

  •  What’s Being Offered: A look at current benefit designs and how well they meet employee needs. 
  •  Trust in the System: How trust (or lack of it) among insurers, employers, and employees impacts benefit engagement and outcomes. 

Walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen your benefits approach, close the perception gap, and help employees get more from their healthcare experience.