Experience

Data Concepts

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Payroll and Human Resources

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Live Well Financial

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  Human Resources Manager (October 1, 2018 to Present) Payroll and Benefits Administrator (January 18, 2016 to October 1, 2018) • Work with Broker to ensure benefits remain competitive in market place to attract and retain employees. Developed relationships with CIGNA, MetLife, Mutual of Omaha, Paychex and Flexible Benefit Administrators • Responsible for payroll and benefits for 200 plus employees in fifteen states • Coordinated all aspects of benefit administration and payroll • Manage benefit open enrollment process including the coordination of communications to educate employees on benefit options • Responsible for administering benefit orientation and enrollment process for new hires • Handle all 401(k) communication, conversion and reconciliation • Ensure all benefits are ERISA compliant Show less



Virginia Farm Bureau Family of Companies

• United States
• Insurance
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Manager of Benefits & Compensation Operations

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

  Collaborate with senior management to conduct Human Resources strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals. Cognizant of the intricate details of all aspects of the design and administration of company wide benefit plans. Thorough knowledge of benefits administration practices and procedures. Ability to develop and present complex benefit information in a format designed to educate employees. Reputation for displaying integrity and professionalism when communicating with professionals at all levels. Show less

• Human Resources Operations Supervisor

  • Jan 2000 - Apr 2012

  While reporting to the Director of Human Resources, managed three employees while ensuring payroll and benefits administration operated smoothly. Promoted to Manager of Benefits and Compensation Operations after successfully managing the implementation of a new payroll system, transitioning from an in-house PC based system to a web based service system (Ultipro). Also recognized for supporting the acquisition of three outside organizations.

• Benefits Specialist

  • Sep 1997 - Jan 2000

  While reporting to the Director of Human Resources, coordinated all benefit programs (medical, dental, 401(k), life, STD and LTD, including the renewal of plans. Coordinated and tracked Family Medical Leave and served as the first point of contact for questions regarding employee benefits. Worked with vendors on resolving basic and complex benefit issues. Received recurring feedback from internal and external clients regarding the customer service and support for all benefit areas. Promoted after leading a team, which transitioned the company’s vacation and sick day policy to a Paid Time Office approach. Show less

• Human Resources Assistant

  • Sep 1993 - Sep 1997

  While reporting to the Director of Human Resources, responsibilities included setting up and maintaining the human resources database, processing semi-monthly payroll for over 600 salaried employees. In this role, I lead a team transitioning payroll from a semi-monthly plan to bi-weekly. In partnership with the Benefit Specialist, I coordinated new hire orientations and provided administrative support to members of the human resources team.