Barbara Bills Email & Phone Number

Greenville, Sc, Us

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Atlanta, Ga

 Fulfill role as the employee benefits key point person for 550+ USA-based employees from offer of employment to COBRA administration, including defined compensation, leave of absence and workers compensation Work with company management, vendors and brokers to strategically design, implement and communicate wellness program Manage day-to-day functions of all benefits responsibilities, while keeping executive management apprised as necessary Administer all aspects of leaves of absence, including FMLA, personal LOA, medical LOA (in non-FMLA locations) Manage all worker’s compensation claims, liaising between the employee, management, case manager, broker, and insurance company Strategically plan and implement health & welfare benefits, including plan design, RFPs, Open Enrollment and annual post-Annual Enrollment internal and external audits

 Maintain and strategically plan the Company’s benefits program Maintain integrity of HRIS system and proactively manage its usage Design, communicate and promote wellness initiatives Conduct annual audit of defined contribution plan Prepare annual valuation for defined benefit plan Manage defined benefit plan by managing benefits staff in preparing certifications, minimum required distributions, qualified domestic relations orders, and annual filings Administer executive benefits offerings Prepare quarterly executive reports for benefits plan experience

Greater Atlanta Area

 Consult with retail, distribution, and corporate managers  Conduct proactive visits to approximately 30% of stores on annual basis Continued responsibility for duties of Manager of Talent & Employee Relations position related to retail sector

Greater Atlanta Area

 Investigate all employee complaints and counsel local managers through process to successful resolution Research, investigate, and craft company's response to all employee-related legal action (i.e. EEOC charges, subpoenas, Department of Labor reporting, etc.) Conduct Exit Interview Survey on monthly basis for executive report on quarterly and annual basis Manage associate service award process Write and edit monthly HR newsletter whose audience is local management and HR Representatives Prepare turnover analysis and legal review on a monthly basis for executive report Evaluate, analyze and prepare severance calculations, agreements, and documentation for reductions-in-force Visit local work sites to conduct HR audits and employee surveys

Manage sourcing of candidates for company (3600+ employees)Partner with hiring managers to create and implement behavioral-based and competency assessments to ensure appropriate candidate selectionResponsible for full-cycle recruiting and staffing of corporate office staff (170+ employees)Editor of company newsletterConduct new associate orientation for corporate officeManage post-offer background checks and drug tests for company, ensuring adherence to federal regulationsCarry out vendor reviews on annual basis to ensure best product and service for the best priceWrite and revise job descriptions for company

Process accounts receivable and accounts payable for import services ($11 million in 2006)Prepare weekly and monthly detailed reports for EVP regarding import services and merchandisingCoordinate all home office employee purchases ($250,000 in 2006)Support upper management staff of merchandising and import servicesArrange all travel accommodations for spring and fall merchandise markets, in addition to all other travelMaintain satisfactory levels of all supplies needed by merchandising and import services

Manage payroll, benefits, and employee review process for 40-person firm --- transitioned from many vendors to one PEO (ADP Total Source)Coordinate recruiting and hiring of engineers and support staffFacilitate new hire orientation and ongoing employee training opportunitiesAssess and recommend corporate insurance policies relating to business owners insurance, workers compensation insurance, and health insuranceComply with federal and state laws (COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, etc.)Research and reinvent company's existing employee handbookCreate and organize personnel files and recordsDocument and report workers compensation incidentsReconfigure client databases Support accounting department with accounts payable and accounts receivableProduce marketing materialsMaintain company calendar and arrange corporate travelLUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD (Fortune 500 insurance and investments firm

Recruit, hire, and train insurance associates and administrative staffPrepare monthly reviews of sales performance for agency staff of 50Plan and facilitate quarterly agency sales meetingsConduct ongoing training for agency support staff personnel Organize fraternal meetings, functions and fundraisers

Assist owner of firm with sales and administrative support relating to insurance and investmentsMeet with clients to conduct annual reviews and to evaluate new business opportunitiesCreate quarterly publications for client baseOrganize fraternal presentations at local businesses and churchesWrite training manual for administrative staff

Draft and prepare legal documents for court filingAssist attorneys in client meetings and initial information-gatheringResearch case law for pending casesPrepare all office correspondenceGenerate all accounts receivable and collect accounts payable

Screen, interview, hire, and train new associates at multiple stores in regionMaintain ongoing training relating to policy and procedures for store associatesOrganize television advertising campaign for southeastern states (SC, NC, GA)Conduct employee reviews of all store associatesPrepare and supervise payroll for all store associates

Ms, Personnel Services

Ba, Counseling