Human Resources Advisor

• Apr 2021 - Present

Benefits and Budget Analyst

• Mar 2015 - Nov 2019

Managed $43 million dollar HR budget; reviewed budget on a monthly basis and provided discrepancies to department management. Participated in annual budget planning process. Processed all benefit bills on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure they were paid in a timely manner; researched and reconciled discrepancies. Utilized HRIS system and vendor system to extract data for reports, censuses, and analysis of issues. Worked with vendors and internal resources to resolve issues and enhance administrative effectiveness. Assisted management with benefit analysis, documentation, communications, and record maintenance. Designed and presented benefit materials for new hire orientation ensuring new associates had a good understanding of the benefits available to them. Assisted associates with complex medical claims issues including appeals and administrative exceptions. Assisted associates with a variety of human resources and benefits concerns on the phone and in person. Participated and assisted in organizing annual benefits open enrollment. Coordinated a variety of special projects.

HR Specialist

• Feb 2014 - Mar 2015

Primary point of contact for all benefit related questions and isssues. Partnered with benefit carriers and benefit broker to resolve issues on behalf of employees. Administered annual open enrollment; partnered with benefit broker to complete the process from start to finish including cost analysis and negotiating renewal rates. Processed new hires, transfers, terminations, promotions and salary increases. Conducted new hire orientation. HRIS administrator; primary contact for all systems issues, upgrades and training. Partnered with payroll to ensure payroll was processed accurately. Managed the employee leave of absence policy coordinating with the employee, manager, accounting and third party administrator ensuring the appropriate reporting of any absences related to family medical leave. Coordinated exit interview process. Prepared annual EEO-1 report for submission to the government. Provided back-up to the Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter by posting open positions, screening resumes. conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks and coordinating drug screens.

Sr. Human Resources Administrator - Compensation

• Dec 2009 - Dec 2013

Administered all compensation programs for the organization including annual merit increases, short-term incentive plan, formula value plan and general bonuses. Assisted with annual compensation review. Completed quarterly and annual salary surveys. Completed job analysis for new positions. Partnered with management to process new hires, transfers, terminations, promotions, performance appraisals and salary increases. Maintained accurate information in HRIS system. Partnered with payroll to ensure payroll was processed accurately. Conducted new hire orientation, created termination packages. Assisted employees with benefits enrollment. Reconciled monthly benefit vendor bills. Primary contact for all compliance audits. Integral member of the HRIS implementation team including working with vendor on coding, data migration, test scripts and testing.

HR Assistant

• Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

Processed new hires, transfers, terminations, promotions, performance appraisals and salary increases in HRIS system. Worked closely with payroll to assist employees with payroll discrepancies. Administered Tuition Reimbursement and Computer Loan programs. Worked with STD/LTD third party administrator to ensure claims were processed accurately and transitions back to work were seamless. Assisted with recruiting efforts by posting jobs on various job boards, reviewing resumes and forwarding to hiring managers, conducting phone screens, completing reference checks, background checks, scheduling drug screens and coordinating start dates. Responsible for applicant tracking and assisted with annual affirmative action plan. Conducted employee trainings, annual open enrollment, new hire orientations and exit interviews. Planned and executed company activities such as outings, lunch & learns, wellness activities and annual United Way Campaign. Coordinated domestic & international travel and processed expense reports.

Administrative Assistant

• Feb 2002 - Jan 2007