Human Resources Specialist

• Nov 2020 - Present

Reiki Practitioner

• Sep 2018 - Present

Leave of Absence Coordinator

• Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

Return to Work Coordinator

• Dec 2015 - Sep 2018

• Coordinates the activities of the Transitional Duty Program (TDP) & Return to Work by providing training, support, and oversight to all staff at the division level • Conducts orientation for new employees entering Transitional Duty Program • Reviews newly reported work related claims to determine if Transitional Duty is appropriate • Monitors employee progress on TDP and LOA by maintaining communication with Workers Compensation Unit • Reviews medical release for work… Show more • Coordinates the activities of the Transitional Duty Program (TDP) & Return to Work by providing training, support, and oversight to all staff at the division level • Conducts orientation for new employees entering Transitional Duty Program • Reviews newly reported work related claims to determine if Transitional Duty is appropriate • Monitors employee progress on TDP and LOA by maintaining communication with Workers Compensation Unit • Reviews medical release for work restrictions and coordinates with Workers Compensation Unit to resolve and determine if employee is able to return to work (RTW) • Reviews claims history with Division Managers to identify potential safety hazards and violations • Analyzes Workers’ Compensation claims information supplied by Workers’ Compensation unit to produce trend data and management reports • Determines, implements, and maintains employee's Leave of Absence tracking and coding to reflect appropriate leave status Show less • Coordinates the activities of the Transitional Duty Program (TDP) & Return to Work by providing training, support, and oversight to all staff at the division level • Conducts orientation for new employees entering Transitional Duty Program • Reviews newly reported work related claims to determine if Transitional Duty is appropriate • Monitors employee progress on TDP and LOA by maintaining communication with Workers Compensation Unit • Reviews medical release for work… Show more • Coordinates the activities of the Transitional Duty Program (TDP) & Return to Work by providing training, support, and oversight to all staff at the division level • Conducts orientation for new employees entering Transitional Duty Program • Reviews newly reported work related claims to determine if Transitional Duty is appropriate • Monitors employee progress on TDP and LOA by maintaining communication with Workers Compensation Unit • Reviews medical release for work restrictions and coordinates with Workers Compensation Unit to resolve and determine if employee is able to return to work (RTW) • Reviews claims history with Division Managers to identify potential safety hazards and violations • Analyzes Workers’ Compensation claims information supplied by Workers’ Compensation unit to produce trend data and management reports • Determines, implements, and maintains employee's Leave of Absence tracking and coding to reflect appropriate leave status Show less

Leave Of Absence Administrator

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

Manage and track employees on leave of absences. Audit leave of absence files to ensure company is within compliance Review and clean-up of outdated files Guide employees through leave of absence process Review leave process in order to identify and initiate necessary changes Administration of health and welfare plans Manage and track employees on leave of absences. Audit leave of absence files to ensure company is within compliance Review and clean-up of outdated files Guide employees through leave of absence process Review leave process in order to identify and initiate necessary changes Administration of health and welfare plans

Contract Employee/Human Resources

• Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

Contract Employee/Human Resouces– KCET Link • Gather data and generate SAS/SABS reports • Screen candidates for open positions • Set up interview schedules for candidates • Managed job boards to attract a diverse pool of new hire candidates • Conduct New Hire Orientation • All administration for health and welfare plans • Audit and pay all health and welfare invoices • Conduct exit interviews Contract Employee/Human Resouces– KCET Link • Gather data and generate SAS/SABS reports • Screen candidates for open positions • Set up interview schedules for candidates • Managed job boards to attract a diverse pool of new hire candidates • Conduct New Hire Orientation • All administration for health and welfare plans • Audit and pay all health and welfare invoices • Conduct exit interviews

Account Executive

• Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

HR Representative/ HR Connection

• Nov 2010 - Dec 2012

Oversaw HR, Payroll, and Benefits problem resolution Key member of change management team Delivered HR Services, procedures, processes that are considered value added, measurable, directly tied to NBCU’s business objectives Partnered with HRIS team for continuous improvement of systems through reporting any systems issues and testing Understand and utilize HR, payroll and benefits’ systems, including SAP, Enwisen, ADP and Tower Watson Oversaw HR, Payroll, and Benefits problem resolution Key member of change management team Delivered HR Services, procedures, processes that are considered value added, measurable, directly tied to NBCU’s business objectives Partnered with HRIS team for continuous improvement of systems through reporting any systems issues and testing Understand and utilize HR, payroll and benefits’ systems, including SAP, Enwisen, ADP and Tower Watson

HR/Administrative Specialist

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

Handle all aspects of HR related needs for all employees. Including, health benefits, 401k, FSA, workers comp., leave of absence, etc. Resolve any issues employees may have with their benefits. Work directly with vendors to resolve any issue. Work with vendors and brokers on benefits designs and making decisions on plans that will be offered to employees. Also, assist recruiters with scheduling interviews with recruiters and hiring managers and interviewing candidates. Assist President of… Show more Handle all aspects of HR related needs for all employees. Including, health benefits, 401k, FSA, workers comp., leave of absence, etc. Resolve any issues employees may have with their benefits. Work directly with vendors to resolve any issue. Work with vendors and brokers on benefits designs and making decisions on plans that will be offered to employees. Also, assist recruiters with scheduling interviews with recruiters and hiring managers and interviewing candidates. Assist President of company on performance and salary review. Handle all new hire orientations. Create position in Recruitment Database. Post new position on applicable web-sites. Create and send out offer letters to new employees. Enter new hires in Recruitment Database. Process Background checks. Maintain contract and Non Disclosure database. Handle employee conflict and disciplinary actions. Set up employee training as necessary. Order all office supplies. Schedule trips for employees. Handle different aspects of office build-out. Manage Safety Program. Part of party and event committee. Handle employee discount programs. Handle various projects. Also, handle administrative duties for President of company. Show less Handle all aspects of HR related needs for all employees. Including, health benefits, 401k, FSA, workers comp., leave of absence, etc. Resolve any issues employees may have with their benefits. Work directly with vendors to resolve any issue. Work with vendors and brokers on benefits designs and making decisions on plans that will be offered to employees. Also, assist recruiters with scheduling interviews with recruiters and hiring managers and interviewing candidates. Assist President of… Show more Handle all aspects of HR related needs for all employees. Including, health benefits, 401k, FSA, workers comp., leave of absence, etc. Resolve any issues employees may have with their benefits. Work directly with vendors to resolve any issue. Work with vendors and brokers on benefits designs and making decisions on plans that will be offered to employees. Also, assist recruiters with scheduling interviews with recruiters and hiring managers and interviewing candidates. Assist President of company on performance and salary review. Handle all new hire orientations. Create position in Recruitment Database. Post new position on applicable web-sites. Create and send out offer letters to new employees. Enter new hires in Recruitment Database. Process Background checks. Maintain contract and Non Disclosure database. Handle employee conflict and disciplinary actions. Set up employee training as necessary. Order all office supplies. Schedule trips for employees. Handle different aspects of office build-out. Manage Safety Program. Part of party and event committee. Handle employee discount programs. Handle various projects. Also, handle administrative duties for President of company. Show less

Hr Administrative Specialist

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

Processed all HR paperwork, including benefit enrollments Coordinated all interviews with candidates and hiring managers Resolved any HR or employee issues Conducted all New Hire Orientations Processed Payroll Processed background checks on employees Managed Safety Program Assisted President with various administrative needs Organized employee meetings Processed all HR paperwork, including benefit enrollments Coordinated all interviews with candidates and hiring managers Resolved any HR or employee issues Conducted all New Hire Orientations Processed Payroll Processed background checks on employees Managed Safety Program Assisted President with various administrative needs Organized employee meetings

Executive Assistant

• Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

Coordinated interview schedules for 5 recruiters Entered information into recruitment database Posted jobs on various job boards Managed Director's daily schedule Scheduled interviews for 4 recruiters with potential candidates Organized meetings for Directors Coordinated interview schedules for 5 recruiters Entered information into recruitment database Posted jobs on various job boards Managed Director's daily schedule Scheduled interviews for 4 recruiters with potential candidates Organized meetings for Directors

Sr. Benefits Specialist

• Aug 1989 - Dec 2005

Resolved complex customer questions and problems regarding all benefits issues as well as handling international medical and life insurance plan administration for ex-pats in Europe and Southeast Asia. Liaised with health and pension vendors to resolve employee questions and problems. Coordinated with COBRA administrators to ensure terminated employees received COBRA information with the time required by law. • Conducted new hire benefit orientations for employees going from non-benefit… Show more Resolved complex customer questions and problems regarding all benefits issues as well as handling international medical and life insurance plan administration for ex-pats in Europe and Southeast Asia. Liaised with health and pension vendors to resolve employee questions and problems. Coordinated with COBRA administrators to ensure terminated employees received COBRA information with the time required by law. • Conducted new hire benefit orientations for employees going from non-benefit to benefit eligible roles, assisting employees to make appropriate benefit choices and reducing later rework. • Collaborated with IT business analysts to identify report parameters for automating the processing of domestic partner payroll deductions and tracking temporary employee eligibility for benefits. • Generated trust and confidence in corporate human resources by listening to employee concerns and frustrations with patience and empathy while promptly resolving misunderstandings or vendor problems. • Administrate open enrollment for all areas of benefits Show less Resolved complex customer questions and problems regarding all benefits issues as well as handling international medical and life insurance plan administration for ex-pats in Europe and Southeast Asia. Liaised with health and pension vendors to resolve employee questions and problems. Coordinated with COBRA administrators to ensure terminated employees received COBRA information with the time required by law. • Conducted new hire benefit orientations for employees going from non-benefit… Show more Resolved complex customer questions and problems regarding all benefits issues as well as handling international medical and life insurance plan administration for ex-pats in Europe and Southeast Asia. Liaised with health and pension vendors to resolve employee questions and problems. Coordinated with COBRA administrators to ensure terminated employees received COBRA information with the time required by law. • Conducted new hire benefit orientations for employees going from non-benefit to benefit eligible roles, assisting employees to make appropriate benefit choices and reducing later rework. • Collaborated with IT business analysts to identify report parameters for automating the processing of domestic partner payroll deductions and tracking temporary employee eligibility for benefits. • Generated trust and confidence in corporate human resources by listening to employee concerns and frustrations with patience and empathy while promptly resolving misunderstandings or vendor problems. • Administrate open enrollment for all areas of benefits Show less

Senior Benefits Specialist

• Aug 1989 - Dec 2005

Resolved complex issues for employees (approximately 5000 employees) Coordinated New Hire Orientation and Benefit Only Orientation Audited benefit and payroll system for discrepancies Subject Matter Expert in all areas of Benefits Processed new hire paperwork in HR system Cross trained staff on payroll, benefit and HR systems Supervised 7 employees Processed payroll for 7 employees Administrate Open Enrollment for all areas Processed job… Show more Resolved complex issues for employees (approximately 5000 employees) Coordinated New Hire Orientation and Benefit Only Orientation Audited benefit and payroll system for discrepancies Subject Matter Expert in all areas of Benefits Processed new hire paperwork in HR system Cross trained staff on payroll, benefit and HR systems Supervised 7 employees Processed payroll for 7 employees Administrate Open Enrollment for all areas Processed job verifications Skills: Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Org Plus, Authoria, Remedy, PeopleSoft, In-house systems, BeneTrac Show less Resolved complex issues for employees (approximately 5000 employees) Coordinated New Hire Orientation and Benefit Only Orientation Audited benefit and payroll system for discrepancies Subject Matter Expert in all areas of Benefits Processed new hire paperwork in HR system Cross trained staff on payroll, benefit and HR systems Supervised 7 employees Processed payroll for 7 employees Administrate Open Enrollment for all areas Processed job… Show more Resolved complex issues for employees (approximately 5000 employees) Coordinated New Hire Orientation and Benefit Only Orientation Audited benefit and payroll system for discrepancies Subject Matter Expert in all areas of Benefits Processed new hire paperwork in HR system Cross trained staff on payroll, benefit and HR systems Supervised 7 employees Processed payroll for 7 employees Administrate Open Enrollment for all areas Processed job verifications Skills: Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Org Plus, Authoria, Remedy, PeopleSoft, In-house systems, BeneTrac Show less