Designs and communicates pay structures, grades, compensation budgets, and guidelines. Evaluates jobs and develops and maintains job descriptions and job architecture. Participates in compensation surveys, conducts research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends.

Planned and executed implementation and administration of employee benefit programs such as health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance, retirement and other plans.Collaborated with VP, Total Rewards and Director, Compensation and Benefits to develop overall company benefits strategy, including implementing new plans, modifying existing plans, developing company wellness policy and ensuring that the company’s offerings are competitive within the markets it operates in.Analyzed participation and utilization for all benefits on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.Partnered with benefits broker team to review and analyze benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors. Used data to monitor trends and recommend educational initiatives, benefit plan changes, vendor changes, cost-sharing etc.Maintained knowledge of and analyze government regulations, benefit program trends and prevailing practices among similar organizations.Ensured compliance of benefits administration with federal and state laws, including IRS and Department of Labor regulations.Administered and evaluated wellness and healthcare educational programs to promote healthy lifestyles and changes in health care utilization and compliance.Administered and evaluated financial education programs to help employees understand financial concepts, develop financial goals and prepare for retirement.Answered questions from employees on benefits programs.Managed the benefits plan renewal process and open enrollment.Ensured timely completion and submission of required reports.Provided information to consultants and auditors for testing and preparation of reports.Served as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.Documented and maintained administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.

Planned and executed implementation and administration of employee benefit programs such as health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance, retirement and other plans.Developed overall company benefits strategy, including implementing new plans, modifying existing plans, developing company wellness policy and ensuring that the company’s offerings were competitive within the markets it operated in.Analyzed and evaluated services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs best meeting the needs of the organization.Monitored budget allocations for employee benefits.Analyzed participation and utilization for all benefits on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.Analyzed benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors.Used data to monitor trends and recommend educational initiatives, benefit plan changes, vendor changes, cost-sharing etc.Maintained knowledge of and analyzed government regulations, benefit program trends and prevailing practices among similar organizations.Ensured compliance of benefits administration with federal and state laws, including IRS and Department of Labor regulations.Administered and evaluated wellness and healthcare educational programs to promote healthy lifestyles and changes in health care utilization and compliance.Administered and evaluated financial education programs to help employees understand financial concepts, develop financial goals and prepare for retirement.Answered questions from employees on benefits programs.Managed the benefits plan renewal process and open enrollment.Ensured timely completion and submission of required reports.Provided information to consultants and auditors for the testing and preparation of reports.Served as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.Documented and maintained administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.

Served as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.Performed benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, invoice approval and communicating benefit information to employees.Designed, recommended and implemented new benefits programs. Negotiated with vendors and administrators for best plans, options, and rates.Coordinated transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.Worked closely with benefit administrators to ensure timely set up and maintenance of benefit file feeds.Documented and maintained administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.Ensured compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensured timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.Coordinated daily benefits processing. Handled enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, and hardships.Oversaw maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database.Participated in on-boarding, new hire orientation and other generalist activities.Maintained HRIS records and compiles reports as requested.Recommended new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the Human Resources department.Participated in policy implementation, adherence and training.Managed unemployment claims.Participated in administrative staff meetings.

Participated in on-boarding, new hire orientation and other generalist activities.Maintained HRIS records and compiled reports as requested.Recommended new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the Human Resources department.Participated in policy implementation, adherence and training.Processed background checks for perspective employees.Completed, processed, and logged unemployment claim forms.Assisted the HR Manager in performing benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, invoice approval and communicating benefit information to employees.Assigned and tracked employee access cards.Assisted employees with updating address and name changes.Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations regarding employment.Participated in administrative staff meetings.Coordinated company events and outside vendors.

Served as main point of contact to all employees and former employees on payroll, benefit and other HR policy-related questions.Handled customer service inquiries and issues via HRCS phone line and monitored HRCS email account.Administered Healthy Rewards Programs to include Wellness Checkup, Health Club and LA Fitness Program discount program. Distributed program information to employees and submission of payroll deduction/reimbursement forms to payroll for processing.Promoted Ceridian Life Balance Program (EAP) and distributed communications to all employees.Assisted with coordination of Annual Health and Wellness Fair and solicitation of vendor participation, employee engagement and logistic preparation.Administered Tuition Reimbursement Program and provided employees with application and policy, obtained approvals and submitted to payroll for processing.Partnered with Weir Benefit Advocacy Center to assist employees with requests for ID Card, Claim Resolutions, Appeals, Provider Finder, Pharmacy Assistance, 24 Nurseline, Medicare, etc.Maintained Office of Attorney employer website for Uniform Child Support Orders and Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSO).Approved New hire benefit online enrollments via ADP.Provided email notification reminders for all employees reaching the 30 day benefit enrollment deadline.Conducted data entry of new hire, mid-year and domestic partner enrollments.Calculated benefit retro for payroll for deductions.Responded to ADP password reset issues.Performed administrative HR support to include filing, collection/distribution of mail, ordering supplies, purchase orders, creation of new hire folders, etc.Managed onboarding process including background, physical, drug screen, education and motor vehicle reports.Facilitated international and national relocation packages via relocation services company.Generated month end onboarding metrics report and analysis for 3 business units.

Primary responsibility was to mitigate risk for the company in every step of the recruiting process.Developed with the HR Human Capital Manager a seamless process between new hires and on-boarding.Responsible for the recruitment process and structure, implementing the new hire process as required by company policy and introducing process improvements all while accomplishing a defined recruitment cycle time, a consistent quality of job applicants and maintaining the recruitment costs within the budget.Responsible for the full execution of the recruitment process, including the internal and external recruitment process (job posting, phone interviewing, job interviewing, and regular communication with candidates and managers) and the recruitment administration.Building networks across industries to build strong contacts and resources.Administered job interviewing schedules for all job vacancies.Managed postings of job vacancies at the best performing recruitment channels.Developed pools of internal and external talent.Explored new recruitment channels and gave recommendations to the manager.Prepared yearly recruitment plan and budget.Reported the progress on assigned job vacancies on a regular basis.Gathered, developed, and prepared recruiting guide and processes for manager.Audited job positions/descriptions per company for consistency (exempt/non-exempt status).Prepared a job analysis for every job description.Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.Maintained current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Researched new regulations and best practices and communicated with HR manager and Director.Performed other duties as required.Other duties:Reconciled insurance invoices for United Healthcare and UNUM.Completed Summary Annual Reports for company 401k 5500 Audit.

Assisted HR Department with special projects.Assisted Corporate Recruiter with onboarding process including background, physical, drug screen, education and motor vehicle reports.