Experience

YMCA Of Central Maryland

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager Human Resources Benefits

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  United States



Fine Art

• Independent Consultant

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2020

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Work with small companies. Advice on HR related administration and benefits issues.



PSI Population Services International

• Compensation & Benefits Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Conduct Wage and Hour, FLSA and other internal compliance audits to ensure all compensation and benefits practices are in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Provides expert consultation on the design, development, communication, and implementation of high quality benefits and wellness programs, policies, and procedures that are in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. Assesses trends, utilization and costs, recommending and employing cost… Show more Conduct Wage and Hour, FLSA and other internal compliance audits to ensure all compensation and benefits practices are in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Provides expert consultation on the design, development, communication, and implementation of high quality benefits and wellness programs, policies, and procedures that are in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. Assesses trends, utilization and costs, recommending and employing cost containment strategies. Managed the company’s benefits, including but not limited to health and wellness, life, disability, voluntary benefits, supplemental income protection, EAP, FSA transit benefits, backup childcare, health advocacy, and 401k/profit sharing plan administration. Manages outsourced COBRA, FMLA administration, STD and LTD. Effectively communicated with and educated employees regarding benefits programs offered by the company. Fulfilled all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Responded effectively and timely to employee requests and inquiries and escalated employee benefits issues. Mediates between benefits providers and employees. Ensured high level of client service and satisfaction are attained. Researched, recommended and participated in the selection of outside benefits consultants and vendors. Developed, managed and maintain effective relationships with outside consultants, legal counsel, brokers, carriers and third-party vendors. Managed annual open enrollment process for all domestic offices. Managed worker’s compensation and employee safety programs. Show less



United Planning Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Benefits & Compensation Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Establish wage, salary structure and classification system for the Organization • Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, workers compensation, FMLA, ADA, unemployment compensation and other supplemental benefits • Assist the VP of Human Resources in the general planning, directing and administration of the Office of Human Resources as directed; serve as team lead in the absence of the VP • Fulfill all reporting requirements of all… Show more • Establish wage, salary structure and classification system for the Organization • Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, workers compensation, FMLA, ADA, unemployment compensation and other supplemental benefits • Assist the VP of Human Resources in the general planning, directing and administration of the Office of Human Resources as directed; serve as team lead in the absence of the VP • Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including ERISA responding to audit inquiries of the retirement plan; conduct annual compliance testing; and 5500 review and filing • Analyze compensation policies, government regulations and prevailing wage rates to enhance and update competitive compensation plan • Serve as liaison to benefits vendors and interpret contract terms to employees. Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits related questions or concerns • Assist VP with developing HR budget; manage the HR budget • Serve as technical expert for HRIS; coordinate with the Office of Finance to ensure accurate compensation and benefits data for payroll • Review, update and maintain job positions; determine classification, salary and FLSA status • Plan and conduct annual Staff Development Day, employee recognition initiatives and other employee training and wellness events to foster positive attitudes toward organizational objectives • Manage and conduct new hire orientation and annual open enrollment • Prepare and reconcile monthly benefits billing statements for payment. Verify calculation of monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs • Maintain employee benefits records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data such as hires, terminations, employee demographic information, etc. Show less



BPSOS

• Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  Falls Church, VA * Communicated, implemented, and interpreted HR policies and practices to ensure fair and consistent administration of organization with sixteen offices and approximately two hundred employees. * Managed labor relations, and promoted employee relations by actively listening and appropriately responding to employee concerns in a timely manner and by initiating proactive and effective processes. * Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal… Show more * Communicated, implemented, and interpreted HR policies and practices to ensure fair and consistent administration of organization with sixteen offices and approximately two hundred employees. * Managed labor relations, and promoted employee relations by actively listening and appropriately responding to employee concerns in a timely manner and by initiating proactive and effective processes. * Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records. * Conducted background checks on new employees, and maintain confidential employee files. * Coordinated new employee orientation and employee training programs. * Managed payroll processing, benefits administration and personnel manual. * Responsible for compensation and benefits administration. * Developed programs to enhance employee understanding of policies and benefits and training manuals and orientation manuals to be used organization-wide. Directed and supervised Human Resources staff. * Maintained thorough and current knowledge of all Human Resources/employee regulations and laws, and ensured that the property is in compliance. * Participated in EEO, Unemployment, Worker’s Compensation, OSHA, ADA hearings and implemented policies and programs to guarantee compliance. Show less