Robert
O
Bacher
FCA FSA EA CFA
Founder & Managing Principal, RBC Human Capital Group
CCA Member Since 2005
I'm a data-driven human capital leader and actuary, passionate about driving organizational success through its greatest asset—people. I specialize in designing exceptional employee experiences and creating strategic, cost-effective compensation, benefits, and reward programs that attract, retain, and inspire top-performing teams.
I am not merely an 'HR person' or 'actuary'; I am a business leader with a deep understanding of how people drive organizational strategy and vision. Known for my curiosity and inquisitive nature, I constantly ask 'why' and challenge conventional thinking to fuel innovation and continuous improvement.
I believe that effective strategies must be paired with practical application. By combining consulting expertise with hands-on organizational experience, I deliver actionable recommendations that make a tangible impact. With more than 25 years of experience, I have worked with a diverse range of clients—including global multinationals, multiemployer plans, public plans, private equity (PE) firms, and startups—providing a unique blend of strategic, analytical, and technical expertise.
As an inspirational leader, I am recognized for driving meaningful change and influencing across all organizational levels with transparency and integrity. I am committed to fostering trust, managing risks with clarity, and cultivating strong, enduring relationships. With a proactive, customer-focused mindset, I excel at delivering exceptional results while prioritizing collaboration and operational excellence.
Areas of Expertise:
🔹Global Rewards Strategy & Operations: Design and management of base salaries, incentives (short/long-term, sales, executive), job architecture, salary structures, other rewards & recognition, and deferred compensation
🔹Global Benefits & Wellness: Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement (DB/DC plans), leave policies, and mobility
🔹Governance & Risk Management: Ensuring global compliance, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation
🔹HR M&A: Expertise in due diligence, integration, harmonization, and divestiture
🔹People Operations & HRIS Technology: Process optimization, technology implementation, employee experience, payroll, data analytics, and controls
🔹Organizational Change Leadership: Planning, stakeholder engagement, transparent communication, and change execution
🔹Talent Management: Fostering employee engagement, retention, workforce planning, succession development, and performance management
🔹 HR Strategy & Business Partnership: Aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive performance, innovation, and growth
Practice Area(s)
- Retirement
- Corporate DB/DCGovernment DB/DCOther Pension SubsetRetiree Medical FAS106Taft-Hartley
- Health & Welfare
- Other Health SubsetRetiree BenefitsSponsors
- Life
- Casualty
- Other
- Expert WitnessGeneral ManagementInvestmentOther PracticesSoftware DevelopmentStrategic Planning
Current CCA Committees
Benefits - 401(k) Investments Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Prof Seminar/Subscription Add-On Task Force
Prior Service on CCA Committees
Annual Meeting Program Committee
Professionalism Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
CCA Speaking Engagements
Lessons Learned From Starting and Running a New Consulting Business
2024 CCA Annual Meeting (October 30, 2024)
Emerging Trends in Retirement Plan Programs
Emerging Trends in Retirement Plan Programs Webinar (February 14, 2024)
What I Really Meant to Say
2023 CCA Annual Meeting (October 18, 2023)
Carving Out a New Company
2022 CCA Annual Meeting (October 17, 2022)
Total Well Being
2019 CCA Annual Meeting (October 29, 2019)
Optimizing Employee Saving Strategies
2018 CCA Annual Meeting (October 24, 2018)
World Class DC Plans
2016 CCA Annual Meeting (October 24, 2016)
DC Plans- The Accumlation Phase
2012 CCA Annual Meeting (October 21, 2012)
PBGC Potpourri
2011 CCA Annual Meeting (October 25, 2011)
Frozen Plan - A Road to Exit
2010 CCA Annual Meeting (October 25, 2010)
Retirement Security Today
2010 CCA Annual Meeting (October 25, 2010)
Stand By Your Plan
2009 CCA Annual Meeting (November 04, 2009)
Wide World of Pensions – A Trip Around the World
2008 CCA Annual Meeting (October 28, 2008)
The Latest and Greatest in Pension Investment Strategies
2008 CCA Annual Meeting (October 27, 2008)