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Denver, Colorado, United States

Oakland, California, Us

Gaithersburg, Md, Us

Created, trained, and managed the first Benefits Team; collaborated to introduce benefits materials; drafted and distributed company-wide communication and benefits messages using multiple mediums as needed to improve employee engagement and understanding; introduced new benefit plans enhancing total employee rewards; partnered with broker to change carriers, improve coverage, and save money in current plan year; conceived and established a company Leaves of Absence program, including documents, compliance, third-party tracking software, and training; led active Open Enrollment for 1,000+ employees; audited and corrected HRIS to rectify employee data; managed ACA and 1095 reporting; contributed to new HRIS integration and rollout; oversaw COVID-19 processes

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Created, professionally developed, and managed the first Benefits Team as a point of contact and resource for all employees; worked with Marketing to finalize benefits materials; regularly drafted and distributed company-wide communication; organized, drafted, and implemented a consistent cadence of benefits messages sent via multiple mediums; introduced enhanced employee benefits, including an extended plan year; conceived and established a company Leaves of Absence program, including procedures, documents, policies, compliance, and training

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Responsible for new hire paperwork, including I-9 verification through E-Verify, W-4, general profile information and availability; partnered with Payroll on PTO, benefit deductions, and benefit audits as needed; completed and submitted VOE's, National Medical Support Notices, and other state-specific documentation; responded to unemployment claims, company representative at UI hearings; sole point of contact in HRIS integration for employee benefits, related data, system testing; responsible for department-specific voicemail and email inquiries, ensured timely responses, issue resolution; responded to 401(k) inquiries relating to enrollments, plan changes, loans, and contributions, wired 401k funds weekly, completed non-discrimination testing; audited, corrected, and submitted 2019 1094's and 1095's for over 5,000 employees; completed both HR and Benefit report analysis and distribution to various departments

Sunrise, Fl, Us

Responsible for new hire paperwork, including I-9 verification through E-Verify, W-4, current medical licensure as required by state and federal regulations, general profile information and availability; new and existing associate training, including computer-based learning and mandatory medical training completion; review, screen, and schedule interviews for applicants in the medical field; conduct new hire orientations, ongoing training, and social media posts

Denver, Co, Us

Respond to benefit inquiries in US, Canada, and Puerto Rico from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries; create process documents; ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS, providing vendors with accurate eligibility information; conduct new hire benefits orientations and assist employees using the benefits self-enrollment system; perform quality checks of benefits-related data; inform and guide employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes; distribute all benefits enrollment materials and determine eligibility; enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes; process and administer all leave of absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, STD, and FMLA; effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences and accommodations; monitor the administration of COBRA through a TPA; solely responsible for managing multi-state unemployment claims: initial request, hearings, fact finding, appeals; respond to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes, loans, and contributions; manage the annual catch-up contribution enrollment, compliance, and audits; execute the weekly, quarterly, and annual audit processes related to 401(k) plan administration; assist with the open enrollment process; provide necessary reports for billing charges, create and send wire transfers to TPA’s

Centennial, Co, Us

Administer leave of absences for all employee levels: exempt and non-exempt, executive and entry level; liaison among employees, operations, support teams, HR, and/or healthcare staff; ensure proper documentation is distributed and received to appropriately determine employee’s work status; maintain accurate recordkeeping necessary for compliance with both company policies and governmental regulations; evaluate medical data to coordinate return-to-work programs, light duty assignments, physical restrictions, and terminations following an LOA; monitor and reconcile benefit premium payments for employees on LOA, communicate with payroll and employee; assist field management and operations with employment decisions regarding extenuating LOA circumstances, aligning both company policy and legal requirements; continue open communication with employees on LOA regarding necessary documentation, benefit inquiries, and other information, and escalate as needed; authorize and submit PTO consistent with company policy, disability payments, and/or Workers’ Compensation benefits; ensure up-to-date information is entered in the HRIS system, LOA tracking software, LOA spreadsheet, e-file, etc.; maintain a working knowledge of the Company’s health and benefit programs, including communication with employees, coordination of the annual open enrollment process, and field manager education/training; analyze reports/data to identify trends related to LOA and benefit programs; conduct audits via ad-hoc reporting to ensure updated and accurate records; collaborate with third-party vendors to resolve benefit-related issues, i.e. replacement insurance cards

Greenwich, Ct, Us

I would be remiss to not mention my early career experience as if it had no impact to who I am today, both professionally and personally:* Classic's Drive-Thru Hamburgers (10.1996 - 5.2002) - Crew, Assistant Manager, General Manager* Walmart (6.2002 - 8.2008) - Cashier, Customer Service Manager, Department Manager, Personnel Manager* Lowe's Home Improvement (5.2008 - 2.2011) - Seasonal Garden Center employee, Live Nursery Specialist, Department Manager, Human Resources Manager* Lane Bryant (5.2011 - 4.2012, 12.2020 - 8.2021) - Stylist, Assistant Manager/Key Holder* Target (4.2012 - 6.2014) - Truck Unloader/Scanner, Team Leader (Starbucks & Food Ave.), Senior Team Leader (Food Production)* Performance Food Group (6.2014 - 2.2015) - Leaves (of Absence) Specialist