Erin Brood
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Credentials
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TN Life and Health Insurance License
TN GovernmentMay, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Shafer Insurance Agency
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Jul 2019 - Present
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WTW
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Client Manager
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May 2017 - Jul 2019
Strategic and innovative HR professional that serves the needs of multiple clients and manages the relationships between clients and their insurance carriers, implementing new plans/software, assisting and consulting during enrollments and client education. Serves as the primary, day to day lead for multiple large clients for their Health and Benefits departments. Directly involved in providing solutions encompassing creative plan design, vendor evaluation and management, pricing and funding strategies, data analytics, valuation support, legal compliance and governance strategies. • Client Relationships: Cultivates and maintains 8 client relationships at all levels: understanding their human capital needs while providing value proposition, products, services and resources. • Benefits Consulting: Responsible for and manages multiple clients during the open enrollment process which includes vendor management and implementation, conducting employee meetings, proofing contracts, updating internal systems. • Vendor Benefits Analysis: Conducts analysis on clients’ employee benefit programs and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness of clients' employee benefits programs/design, policies and practices, including leading strategic planning sessions. • Communications: Negotiates multi-million-dollar contracts for large clients and provides cost-effective benefits packages for their employees. Presents detailed clinical data and marketing analysis to Senior Executives and provides recommendations.
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Blackbaud
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Benefits Administrator
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2017
US and International Human Resources experience with a background in employee relations, hiring, training, and benefits management and administration for 3000 employees. Strong ability to organize, set priorities, work independently, and couple multiple projects within established deadlines. • Benefits lead during six acquisitions over the past five years. • Benefits and company leave lead for full Workday HRIS implementation. • Company leaves and benefits partner and administrator for Workday.• Manage the annual enrollment process • Manage the benefit call center, benefit vendors and consultant relationships. • Implemented a wellness program called Sonic Boom• Implemented and designed a benefits communication program called Alex by Jellyvision• Redesigned Canadian benefits, retirement services program and communication strategies• Develop and communicate benefits information to employees throughout the year and during open enrollment • Enforce and update employee handbook affecting benefits, and makes recommendations to management on benefits related practices and procedures• Manage PTO and leave policies including FMLA, STD, LTD, maternity, paternity and personal leave. • Responsible for overseeing other HR Generalist responsibilities including but not limited to: service awards, tuition reimbursement, gym reimbursement, wellness incentive program, commuter program, billing/invoices, COBRA administration, life events, payroll changes, 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and disability, EAP, manage 15+ vendors, 529 college savings plan, QDRO, new employee orientation, enforce policy, budget, HR event coordinator for volunteer activities, employee relations, terminations.• Write policies, procedures, and processes for benefits including but not limited to; PTO, dress code, tuition reimbursement, wellness subsidy, tobacco surcharge, maternity, paternity, leave of absence, sick leave, and medical leave
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Corporate Recruiter
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May 2010 - Apr 2012
Developed and maintained strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and key business partners for a leading-edge software organization. Proven ability to successfully identify and recruit world-class talent. Experience with proactive recruiting methodologies to include sourcing, networking and resume mining. Proven track record of recruiting accomplishments. • Worked closely with the recruiting team and hiring managers to understand business objectives and develop strategies to meet current and future staffing needs • Proactively utilized effective passive sourcing strategies fostering relationships with high potential candidates • Managed candidate process and acted as a candidate advocate by evaluating candidate skill level and managing the offer process • Engaged in timely and appropriate communications with all candidates, hiring managers, recruiting managers, peer recruiters, vendors and other stakeholders • Screened resumes, conducted phone and onsite interviews, effectively communicated status of candidate pipeline, compose ads and posting positions on job boards • Directly recruited potential candidates from targeted resources• Kept the recruiting process moving without interruptions or lulls in decision-making
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AppleOne Employment Services
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Executive
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Jun 2008 - May 2010
Responsible for developing and streamlining contacts with clients to provide qualified candidates for immediate, temporary, and long-term employment. Qualified, acquired, serviced, maintained and expanded client base; obtained job orders (temp, temp to full-time and full-time) solicited from the business community; contributed to the professional standing of AppleOne as a personnel staffing service by supplying clients and applicants with outstanding customer service and results; continually meet the needs of our clients and applicants. • Recruited, interviewed, evaluated and referenced all candidates to determine their skill level and suitability for employment and/or placement • Utilized Office Automation database to generate status reports, financial reports, and budget analysis • Conducted background investigations, including drug screening and reference verifications • Generated custom management reports to track employment costs, monitor areas in temporary usage, and customized client specified reports
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Education
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Elon University
Bachelor of Science, Business: Finance and Marketing -
Cave Spring High School