Experience

Takasago International Corp. (USA)

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Benefits Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Manage Company protocol for COVID-19, Health & Welfare administration, liaison between insurance company(ies), insurance broker and employees for all benefit programs, 401k audit, monitor activity relating to leave administration, on-site outdoor wellness events, employee ben-efit communications and compliance, COBRA, HIPAA and ERISA. Covid-19: Direct contact for Covid related matters. Communicated Company protocol and monitored out-comes if tested positive, contact with Covid positive person, having symptoms, domestic and international travel; including PCR testing and quarantine requirements based on vaccination status in order to return to work on-site. Note: Jan. 2022, 50 Covid+ cases in a three (3) week period. OSHA Mandate: Responsible for collecting vaccination status to determine employees required to test weekly. OSHA mandate was blocked on 1/13/2022. H&W: Handled all aspects of the Health & Welfare plans; including but not limited to daily administration for new hires, QLEs and terminations. The 2022 Annual Open Enrollment for active and retirees in conjunction with Paylocity (HRIS) to update rates by plan and LOC, pre-OE auditing and Benefit Class testing prior to opening the enrollment window (e.g., bi-weekly and monthly payrolls). Wellness: On September 14, 2021, I held the first on-site biometric screening and flu shot clinic event that was held outdoors, tented, masks and social distancing required. It was a success and aggregate results will be used for targeted communications and future wellness events. Leave Administration: Monitor activity relating to leave administration for NY and NJ employees, FMLA, STD, LTD and Salary Continuation. COBRA-ARPA 2021: 100% premium assistance for up to 6-months for COBRA eligible due to involuntary terminations between 4/1/2021 – 9/30/2021. Employee Communications: Prepare and distribute employee communications in written and verbal for-mat related to all functions of the position. Show less



Airtech Vacuum, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager HR & Benefits

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2020

  As Manager HR & Benefits I created an HR dept. that's legally compliant, recruiting and onboarding, benefits (H&W and retirement), ACA, Section 125 testing, Handbook (policies and procedures), HIPAA, USERRA, WComp, FMLA, I9, COVID-19, etc. -COVID-19~Airtech, an essential business; implement the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) for employees impacted by COVID virus. Handled PPE (masks, gloves and disinfecting). -Implemented HRIS systems; 2020 ADP WFN and 2019 Employee Navigator -Lead in benefits review for acquisitions -Negotiated annual renewal and for 2020 a 0% rate increase; $30k savings -ACA/1095-C filings -Established Retirement Committee -Rolled out NJ Sick Leave and 401k Company matching contribution -Employee Relations; including investigations, unemployment claims, EEOC investigations/claims -H-1B Visa for Foreign Nationals -Developed and conducted Safety, Health and Environment Process training -Developed Airtech's Recycling at Work initiative and Commuter Benefits Program for NJ based EEs. Show less



Grieco Consulting

• Bergen County, NJ

• Independent Consultant

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018



Wallenius Wilhelmsen

• Norway
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Health & Welfare, Wellness; lead on implementing Engaging Healthy Employees a one-stop preventive care network, Plan Fiduciary - 401(k) NDT, ACA filings, Annual Open Enrollment, Compliance company policy, plan documents and government regulations. Successfully outsourced leave administration (FMLA, STD and LTD). Vendor relations. Health & Welfare, Wellness; lead on implementing Engaging Healthy Employees a one-stop preventive care network, Plan Fiduciary - 401(k) NDT, ACA filings, Annual Open Enrollment, Compliance company policy, plan documents and government regulations. Successfully outsourced leave administration (FMLA, STD and LTD). Vendor relations.



Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Benefits Manager | USA Today Network and North Jersey Media Group

  • Feb 1997 - Mar 2017

  2014 President's Award Winner-401k and medical premium reduction. -Manage employee benefit plans -Strategic partner in annual renewal process for health and ancillary benefit plans -Manage contract negotiations with third-party vendors -Manage benefit changes projects (design, communication, implementation) -Manage wellness strategy through programs and initiatives to benefit health and well-being of employees. Completion rates 2014-84%, 2015-93% and 2016-99%. -Subject matter expert benefit and 401k plans -Fiduciary and member of the Pension and RSP Committee -COBRA administration -Develop employee communication pieces -Continuous improvement and SAP implementation team Show less