Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist

• Oct 2021 - Present

HR Analyst

• Apr 2020 - Sep 2021

Associate Total Rewards Analyst

• Jun 2017 - Apr 2020

• Assisted with various compensation administration activities including market pricing, job evaluations, merit planning, bonus administration, and promotion recommendations. • Responsible for handling escalated benefits issues for five manufacturing plants (~2,000 employees) including pay, taxes, premium, coverage discrepancies, vendor file errors, and HRIS audits. Supported locations during critical change management initiatives and annual enrollment. • Managed multiple relationships with vendors related to health & welfare, RX, LOA, EAP, Relocation, International assignments, including RFP and renewals. • Designed and implemented a points-based recognition and appreciation program for over 600 employees. • Created and facilitated impactful cultural training workshops for managers and work teams. • Responsible for open enrollment activities including employee benefit communication design and planning; enrollment system, HRIS, and vendor file testing; and presentation of benefit material to large employee groups and one on one settings. • Enhanced and streamlined various programs to include service awards, parental leave, domestic and international relocation, education assistance, adoption reimbursement, leave of absence, short term disability, and many others. • Established relationship with a third-party collection agency to collect outstanding former employee debt while maintaining a positive employer reputation. Collected over $150,000 in the first six months of the new process. • Oversaw project to edit all job descriptions bringing each one to the same format and consistency. • Responsible for administration and presentation of prestigious company annual awards. • Assisted with running numerous company-sponsored community volunteer events, parties, and celebrations. Show less

Benefits Analyst

• Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

• Over 6 years of experience in a professional Human Resources and Benefits capacity in the Defense and Space industry.• PHR Certification.• In-Depth knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PDA, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave, worker’s compensation, as well as many other HR functions.• M.A. in Human Services.• B.A. in Equine Studies and B.A. Business Administration.• 14 years of horse management and riding experience.• Over four years of Intercollegiate equestrian team experience.• Excellent computer, scheduling and information management skills.• Team player who always goes the extra mile to help make the workplace a better place.=======================• Resolved administrative and policy benefits questions for leaves of absence, 401(k) and health & welfare plans, including CDHP and HSA related issues.• Managed leave of absence programs; including paid parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, military leave, worker’s compensation, intermittent FMLA, and adoption assistance.• Designed, implemented, and managed several employee recognition programs while working closely with multiple functional areas including managers, payroll, and human resources.• Managed domestic and international employee recognition programs.• Oversaw the integration of all TASC and Engility leave administration.• Implemented new paid parental leave policy including forecasting and budgeting.• Assisted in managing vendor relationships to resolve issues and ensure quality delivery of services.• Participated in RFP and selection of new benefits vendors and brokers.• Conducted new hire orientation; in-person and remotely. Show less

Benefits Analyst

• Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

Continued role as Leave Coordinator after TASC, Inc. was acquired by Engility Corporation in February, 2015• Constructed and managed a robust employee recognition program.• Contributed to many different HR teams such as Employee Relations, HR Communications, Recruiting, Compliance, and Training.• Implemented new in-house leave of absence administration program, including creating procedure manuals.• Completed comprehensive review of all corporate leave policies and implemented changes.• Created leave of absence employee communications and user guides.• Administered all leave of absence requests to include: FMLA, STD, maternity, worker’s compensation, international policies, bereavement, and special government holiday exceptions.• Maintained detailed employee leave records and tracked leave to ensure compliance with FMLA and State leave laws.• Facilitated difficult conversations between employees and managers regarding leave issues.• Presented new hire benefit briefings. Show less

Leave Coordinator

• Jan 2013 - Feb 2015

Benefits Senior Associate

• Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

• Ensure employees’ leaves are in compliance with company policy, Federal, and State FMLA laws.• Keep track of time entry and unpaid statuses for employees on leaves of absence.• Manage short term and long term disability claims. • Work with Employee Relations to resolves issues such as failure to provide proper documentation, fit for duty analysis, etc.

Human Resources Associate

• Jun 2011 - Feb 2012

• Worked with recruiters to ensure that all new hire information is correct. • Conducted Annual Benefits Enrollment Training for multiple departments.• Designed the system to track all new hire’s medical enrollment forms. • Assisted the upload process from CSC’s system to the on boarding system and bring the information back to CSC. • Assisted the Health and Welfare Department with tracking new hire medical enrollment forms. • Worked with Central Employee Processing to fix any errors and ensure that all information is correct. Show less

HR Customer Support Assistant

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

• Assisted 90,000 employees during annual enrollment, benefits changes, and general HR inquiries. • Responsible for handling high call volume in a fast-paced call center. • Worked with international and domestic employees to resolve issues with their benefits, tuition reimbursement, unemployment, employee relations, vacation issues, and various technical problems.

Temporary HR Assistant

• 2010 - 2010

Temporary HR Assistant

• 2010 - 2010