Benefit Advisors Network names Susan Rider human capital management director

Benefit Advisors Network has appointed Susan Rider, MS, SPHR, GBHR, REBC, as human capital management director to advise member firms on workforce strategy, compliance and organizational effectiveness. The move adds senior HR expertise to the international benefits network as employers navigate fast-changing workplace demands.

Why it matters: - Benefit Advisors Network is adding dedicated human capital support for its member firms across the United States and Canada. - The appointment is designed to give independent benefits brokers and consulting firms more strategic HR guidance, resources and best practices. - The move supports BAN’s broader effort to help member firms compete and thrive in a changing marketplace.

What happened: - Benefit Advisors Network appointed Susan Rider, MS, SPHR, GBHR, REBC, as Human Capital Management Director on July 22, 2026. - Rider will continue as Senior Human Resources Consultant at Resourcing Edge, a OneDigital company, while serving BAN in the new role. - Rider will work with BAN member firms on strategic human resources guidance, resources and best practices.

The details: - Rider brings experience in HR strategy, compliance, employee relations, performance management and organizational effectiveness across the employee lifecycle. - Rider currently advises employers on complex workforce challenges and HR solutions at Resourcing Edge. - Perry Braun, president and CEO of Benefit Advisors Network, said Rider’s familiarity with BAN’s mission will let her begin supporting members quickly. - Braun also said Rider’s experience in human resources, employee benefits and workforce strategy will be a strong asset. - Rider is National President of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. - Rider serves on the Government Affairs Committee for the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations. - Rider teaches Employment Law as an adjunct faculty member at Purdue University. - Rider is completing her final year of law school at Purdue Global. - BAN said Rider’s background combines consulting experience, industry leadership, policy involvement and advanced credentials.

Between the lines: - BAN is signaling that workforce strategy has become a core need for benefits firms, not just a back-office function. - Rider’s mix of consulting, advocacy and legal training suggests BAN wants members to have help on both operational HR issues and broader regulatory questions. - The appointment also shows BAN leaning on leadership with direct ties to benefits policy and employer-facing workforce work.

What's next: - Rider will begin supporting BAN members as they face workforce and compliance challenges. - BAN is expected to use the appointment to deepen the resources available to its independent member firms. - Interested companies can contact Steve Yarcusko at syarcusko@benefitadvisorsnetwork.com to explore BAN membership. - More information is available on BAN’s website and LinkedIn.

The bottom line: - BAN is strengthening its advisory bench with a senior HR leader who brings consulting, policy and legal expertise to member firms.