Sr. HR/Benefits Administrator

• Jan 2013 - Present

Corporate Personnel & Benefits Manager

• Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

•Resolve employee relation issues •Design and administer the company's employee benefit programs within ISO/AS9100 guidance, to include: paid time off, health and dental, COBRA life, long and short term disability, workers compensation, unemployment claims, educational reimbursement, flexible spending, Family Medical Leave Act for multi-state locations •Function as the company Subject Matter Expert on all benefit plans and policies, approval of 401(K) loans, retirement distributions… Show more •Resolve employee relation issues •Design and administer the company's employee benefit programs within ISO/AS9100 guidance, to include: paid time off, health and dental, COBRA life, long and short term disability, workers compensation, unemployment claims, educational reimbursement, flexible spending, Family Medical Leave Act for multi-state locations •Function as the company Subject Matter Expert on all benefit plans and policies, approval of 401(K) loans, retirement distributions, rollovers; Summary Annual Reports, 5500 reporting, ensures 401k contributions and loan payments are uploaded to the broker accurately and timely •Manage employee benefit, personal, and compensation data in Cost Point •Collaborates with insurance brokers and resolve issues for employees •Revise and update policies and procedures as needed •Direct and supervise day to day work activities of clerks in Personnel, Employee Benefits, Training and Receptionist •Analyze training needs and design employee development programs and ensure all federal and corporate-mandated training is scheduled, conducted, and documented •Handles all corporate insurance issues that includes: property, automobile, aviation liability, worker’s comp, and DBA Show less •Resolve employee relation issues •Design and administer the company's employee benefit programs within ISO/AS9100 guidance, to include: paid time off, health and dental, COBRA life, long and short term disability, workers compensation, unemployment claims, educational reimbursement, flexible spending, Family Medical Leave Act for multi-state locations •Function as the company Subject Matter Expert on all benefit plans and policies, approval of 401(K) loans, retirement distributions… Show more •Resolve employee relation issues •Design and administer the company's employee benefit programs within ISO/AS9100 guidance, to include: paid time off, health and dental, COBRA life, long and short term disability, workers compensation, unemployment claims, educational reimbursement, flexible spending, Family Medical Leave Act for multi-state locations •Function as the company Subject Matter Expert on all benefit plans and policies, approval of 401(K) loans, retirement distributions, rollovers; Summary Annual Reports, 5500 reporting, ensures 401k contributions and loan payments are uploaded to the broker accurately and timely •Manage employee benefit, personal, and compensation data in Cost Point •Collaborates with insurance brokers and resolve issues for employees •Revise and update policies and procedures as needed •Direct and supervise day to day work activities of clerks in Personnel, Employee Benefits, Training and Receptionist •Analyze training needs and design employee development programs and ensure all federal and corporate-mandated training is scheduled, conducted, and documented •Handles all corporate insurance issues that includes: property, automobile, aviation liability, worker’s comp, and DBA Show less

Human Resources Business Partner

• Sep 2006 - Sep 2011

Conduct new employee orientation -ensure employees are enrolled in company's benefit plans Coordinate and administer all company sponsored and voluntary fringe benefit programs for approx. 525 employees at multi-state locations. Support employees who deploy overseas (Iraq & Afghanistan) with payroll, benefit, employee relation issues, also resolve all issues for their family who remain stateside Provide assistance and guidance to all employees regarding benefit issues Assist… Show more Conduct new employee orientation -ensure employees are enrolled in company's benefit plans Coordinate and administer all company sponsored and voluntary fringe benefit programs for approx. 525 employees at multi-state locations. Support employees who deploy overseas (Iraq & Afghanistan) with payroll, benefit, employee relation issues, also resolve all issues for their family who remain stateside Provide assistance and guidance to all employees regarding benefit issues Assist employees in understanding policies & procedures Liaison for employees with insurance brokers and administrators Maintain employee personal & payroll information using People Soft & Deltek Costpoint Assist managers with compensation issues, developing new job descriptions, assist corporate with projects to ensure employees are in correct job title, pay grade Participate in compensation surveys Resolve employee relations issues Conduct exit interviews and make recommendations to reduce attrition Back-up for safety & workers comp issues - Member of Safety team Show less Conduct new employee orientation -ensure employees are enrolled in company's benefit plans Coordinate and administer all company sponsored and voluntary fringe benefit programs for approx. 525 employees at multi-state locations. Support employees who deploy overseas (Iraq & Afghanistan) with payroll, benefit, employee relation issues, also resolve all issues for their family who remain stateside Provide assistance and guidance to all employees regarding benefit issues Assist… Show more Conduct new employee orientation -ensure employees are enrolled in company's benefit plans Coordinate and administer all company sponsored and voluntary fringe benefit programs for approx. 525 employees at multi-state locations. Support employees who deploy overseas (Iraq & Afghanistan) with payroll, benefit, employee relation issues, also resolve all issues for their family who remain stateside Provide assistance and guidance to all employees regarding benefit issues Assist employees in understanding policies & procedures Liaison for employees with insurance brokers and administrators Maintain employee personal & payroll information using People Soft & Deltek Costpoint Assist managers with compensation issues, developing new job descriptions, assist corporate with projects to ensure employees are in correct job title, pay grade Participate in compensation surveys Resolve employee relations issues Conduct exit interviews and make recommendations to reduce attrition Back-up for safety & workers comp issues - Member of Safety team Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Jul 2005 - Sep 2006

Coordinate all aspects of recruitment & hiring - used online recruiting system, job fairs Interpret policies & procedures and ensure compliance Benefits administration Handle all employee relations issues and facilitate in-store resolutions that are fair and consistent according to policy and applicable laws Drive the review process for consistency, fairness, & timeliness Plan & coordinate all training - ensure 95% complete each month Provide guidance to… Show more Coordinate all aspects of recruitment & hiring - used online recruiting system, job fairs Interpret policies & procedures and ensure compliance Benefits administration Handle all employee relations issues and facilitate in-store resolutions that are fair and consistent according to policy and applicable laws Drive the review process for consistency, fairness, & timeliness Plan & coordinate all training - ensure 95% complete each month Provide guidance to employees in career and development planning Ensure proper payroll administration and effective wage management - People Soft system Oversee and approve employee work schedules to ensure proper coverage on sales floor Show less Coordinate all aspects of recruitment & hiring - used online recruiting system, job fairs Interpret policies & procedures and ensure compliance Benefits administration Handle all employee relations issues and facilitate in-store resolutions that are fair and consistent according to policy and applicable laws Drive the review process for consistency, fairness, & timeliness Plan & coordinate all training - ensure 95% complete each month Provide guidance to… Show more Coordinate all aspects of recruitment & hiring - used online recruiting system, job fairs Interpret policies & procedures and ensure compliance Benefits administration Handle all employee relations issues and facilitate in-store resolutions that are fair and consistent according to policy and applicable laws Drive the review process for consistency, fairness, & timeliness Plan & coordinate all training - ensure 95% complete each month Provide guidance to employees in career and development planning Ensure proper payroll administration and effective wage management - People Soft system Oversee and approve employee work schedules to ensure proper coverage on sales floor Show less

Human Resources Manager/Human Resources Coordinator

• Mar 2004 - Jul 2005

Coordinate all aspects of recruitment & hiring including new employee orientation - used Unicru Hiring Management System Process payroll (PeopleSoft system) edit, revise employee schedules Interpret policies & procedures - administer all benefit programs Employee relations Ensure all performance evaluations are completed timely & fairly Plan & coordinate all training - ensure 100% complete each month Provide guidance & training to employees in career and… Show more Coordinate all aspects of recruitment & hiring including new employee orientation - used Unicru Hiring Management System Process payroll (PeopleSoft system) edit, revise employee schedules Interpret policies & procedures - administer all benefit programs Employee relations Ensure all performance evaluations are completed timely & fairly Plan & coordinate all training - ensure 100% complete each month Provide guidance & training to employees in career and development planning Show less Coordinate all aspects of recruitment & hiring including new employee orientation - used Unicru Hiring Management System Process payroll (PeopleSoft system) edit, revise employee schedules Interpret policies & procedures - administer all benefit programs Employee relations Ensure all performance evaluations are completed timely & fairly Plan & coordinate all training - ensure 100% complete each month Provide guidance & training to employees in career and… Show more Coordinate all aspects of recruitment & hiring including new employee orientation - used Unicru Hiring Management System Process payroll (PeopleSoft system) edit, revise employee schedules Interpret policies & procedures - administer all benefit programs Employee relations Ensure all performance evaluations are completed timely & fairly Plan & coordinate all training - ensure 100% complete each month Provide guidance & training to employees in career and development planning Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Oct 1999 - Mar 2004

Coordinate recruitment and hiring, employee relations (500 employees) New employee orientation, Conduct training on various H R topics. Administer benefit programs and provide advice according to applicable laws for medical, dental, 401k, COBRA, FMLA, and unemployment compensation, Manage all worker's comp claims to reduce cost and prepare monthly recordable accident reports Complete AAP & EEO-1 reports annually Certified as ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Company… Show more Coordinate recruitment and hiring, employee relations (500 employees) New employee orientation, Conduct training on various H R topics. Administer benefit programs and provide advice according to applicable laws for medical, dental, 401k, COBRA, FMLA, and unemployment compensation, Manage all worker's comp claims to reduce cost and prepare monthly recordable accident reports Complete AAP & EEO-1 reports annually Certified as ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Company representative for OFCCP audits with successful outcomes Resolve and respond timely to all employee relation issues Maintain & update employee handbook - interpret policies & procedures Processed salary payroll bi-weekly using Ceridian -supervised payroll coordinator (processed weekly hourly payroll using Ceridian & Kronos) Show less Coordinate recruitment and hiring, employee relations (500 employees) New employee orientation, Conduct training on various H R topics. Administer benefit programs and provide advice according to applicable laws for medical, dental, 401k, COBRA, FMLA, and unemployment compensation, Manage all worker's comp claims to reduce cost and prepare monthly recordable accident reports Complete AAP & EEO-1 reports annually Certified as ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Company… Show more Coordinate recruitment and hiring, employee relations (500 employees) New employee orientation, Conduct training on various H R topics. Administer benefit programs and provide advice according to applicable laws for medical, dental, 401k, COBRA, FMLA, and unemployment compensation, Manage all worker's comp claims to reduce cost and prepare monthly recordable accident reports Complete AAP & EEO-1 reports annually Certified as ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Company representative for OFCCP audits with successful outcomes Resolve and respond timely to all employee relation issues Maintain & update employee handbook - interpret policies & procedures Processed salary payroll bi-weekly using Ceridian -supervised payroll coordinator (processed weekly hourly payroll using Ceridian & Kronos) Show less

Employee Relations Specialist

• Aug 1998 - Oct 1999

Coordinate recruitment, hiring, compensation, and employee relations (540 employees) Administer all benefits plans such as FMLA, medical, dental, 401(k), Process all payroll set-up and changes though benefit/payroll system Administer worker's compensation program Review annual evaluation and approve for pay increase & suggest goals for employee development Coordinate recruitment, hiring, compensation, and employee relations (540 employees) Administer all benefits plans such as FMLA, medical, dental, 401(k), Process all payroll set-up and changes though benefit/payroll system Administer worker's compensation program Review annual evaluation and approve for pay increase & suggest goals for employee development

Human Resources/Public Relations Coordinator

• Sep 1996 - Sep 1998

Coordinate employment, compensation, employee benefits & employee relations, training (225 employees) Review and approve all performance evaluations for legality, objectivity, and timeliness - suggest goals for employee development Maintain and update employee records and process payroll. Serve as the facility's liaison with the public Coordinate employment, compensation, employee benefits & employee relations, training (225 employees) Review and approve all performance evaluations for legality, objectivity, and timeliness - suggest goals for employee development Maintain and update employee records and process payroll. Serve as the facility's liaison with the public

Human Resources Benefits Administrator

• Nov 1977 - Sep 1996

Administer compensation and all benefit plans such as medical, dental, FSA, short & long term disability, Cobra, 401(k), calculate retirements Interfaced with union during negotiations to include drafting and publishing of contract handbooks Input, maintain human resources/payroll information system (700 employees) Assist with recruiting and updating policy and procedure manual Conduct new employee orientation Participated in negotiations with Union regarding medical benefits Administer compensation and all benefit plans such as medical, dental, FSA, short & long term disability, Cobra, 401(k), calculate retirements Interfaced with union during negotiations to include drafting and publishing of contract handbooks Input, maintain human resources/payroll information system (700 employees) Assist with recruiting and updating policy and procedure manual Conduct new employee orientation Participated in negotiations with Union regarding medical benefits