• Design, recommend, and implement benefit programs by analyzing associate trends, requirements, and market developments relative to benefits offered by peer organizations.• Implemented a new medical plan (Surest) aimed at reducing costs for both the employer and employees by 30%.• Bring strategic insight and expertise in Merger and Acquisitions, proficient in both asset and stock deals, to seamlessly navigate complex transitions.• Collaborate with HR Leadership to optimize the… Show more • Design, recommend, and implement benefit programs by analyzing associate trends, requirements, and market developments relative to benefits offered by peer organizations.• Implemented a new medical plan (Surest) aimed at reducing costs for both the employer and employees by 30%.• Bring strategic insight and expertise in Merger and Acquisitions, proficient in both asset and stock deals, to seamlessly navigate complex transitions.• Collaborate with HR Leadership to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of strategies, policies, and procedures.• Develop communication and change management plans for new benefits implementation.• Administer all Health & Welfare Plans and Qualified and Non-Qualified Retirement plans.• Evaluate and revamp internal processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and increased efficiency and recommend improvements.• Collaborate with the broader HR team to devise communication strategies aimed at informing associates of available benefits and resolving associate queries and issues by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.• Partner with legal counsel to ensure HR policies comply with federal, state, and local laws (including, but not limited to, ACA, COBRA, ADA, and ERISA), and oversee all plan filings and audits to maintain plan qualification.• Supervise the annual qualified audit, liaising with internal and external groups for data collection, and providing timely responses to audit requests.• Develop, evaluate, and implement Recognition & Reward programs to foster employee awareness and engagement in both onsite and virtual work environments.• Analyze financial data, identify trends and variances, and deliver timely and accurate reports to senior management. Show less

• Design, recommend, and implement benefit programs.• Management of the benefit plan renewal process.• Administer all Health & Welfare Plans and Qualified and Non-Qualified Retirement plans.• Determine the best plan options by collaborating with the vendors/administrators.• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration• Investigate discrepancies and provide information in non-routine situations.• Evaluate and revise… Show more • Design, recommend, and implement benefit programs.• Management of the benefit plan renewal process.• Administer all Health & Welfare Plans and Qualified and Non-Qualified Retirement plans.• Determine the best plan options by collaborating with the vendors/administrators.• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration• Investigate discrepancies and provide information in non-routine situations.• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.• Oversee the annual qualified audit, coordinate data collection from internal and external groups, and provide appropriate responses to audit requests.• Collaborated with Ernst & Young to rectify a long-standing issue of pre-tax deductions for voluntary and dependent life insurance, securing compliance with tax regulations dating back to 2014. a potential.$1.1 million.• Managed the 2016 and 2017 ACA IRS ESRP revision which saved the company over $50 million.• Conducted a two-year Department of Labor audit, implementing QNEC for participants and establishing an IRA trust for lost participants. Show less

• Assisted in both asset and stock M&A deals.• Assist in the management of the benefit plan renewal process and plan design.• Collect experience data from available resources for mergers and acquisitions for ERISA review.• Provide HR support for on coming asset and stock deals in acquisitions.• Serve as liaison with benefit plan vendors and third-party administrators to assure proper plan administration, communication, and cost containment initiatives.• Document and maintain… Show more • Assisted in both asset and stock M&A deals.• Assist in the management of the benefit plan renewal process and plan design.• Collect experience data from available resources for mergers and acquisitions for ERISA review.• Provide HR support for on coming asset and stock deals in acquisitions.• Serve as liaison with benefit plan vendors and third-party administrators to assure proper plan administration, communication, and cost containment initiatives.• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes.• Implement and maintain/update group benefits (including rates) in Lawson benefit records/tables and eBenefits system; prepare regular benefit reports extracting data from the database; test system functionality and work with end users to provide system support and troubleshoot system problems.• Project lead/management of new benefit plans and retirement plans. Show less

• Resolve Team Member benefits related issues and provide education on all benefit offerings to Team Members.• Assist new Team Members with benefits enrollment. Conduct new hire benefits orientation bi-weekly as needed. • Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues as appropriate. Ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner. Assists in vendor evaluation based upon customer service. • Understand and interpret applicable benefit regulations including ERISA, PPACA, ADA and HIPAA… Show more • Resolve Team Member benefits related issues and provide education on all benefit offerings to Team Members.• Assist new Team Members with benefits enrollment. Conduct new hire benefits orientation bi-weekly as needed. • Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues as appropriate. Ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner. Assists in vendor evaluation based upon customer service. • Understand and interpret applicable benefit regulations including ERISA, PPACA, ADA and HIPAA. Keep current regarding legislative changes and ensure plans remain compliant. Assist with timely completion and submission of required governmental and organizational reports and filings. • Assist with annual open enrollment process including plan implementation, systems testing, and communications. Create and review Team Member benefit communication materials. Participate in Team Member enrollment meetings as needed on an individual or group basis throughout the year.• Assist with creating new plan year and associated data in HRIS on an annual basis for insurance renewal. Show less

• Process newly requested 401k loans and update any loan payoffs.• Complete any 401k rollovers, QDRO’s and submit any 401k loan payoffs to Merrill Lynch.• Process monthly the NQ 401K distributions and provide it to Payroll for payments. Pay the Florida Document Stamp Fee and check for any delinquent 401k loans.• Request Benefit Certificates for the Frozen Pension. Submit Distribution requests to Retirement Committee for approval. Advise Matrix Trust of… Show more • Process newly requested 401k loans and update any loan payoffs.• Complete any 401k rollovers, QDRO’s and submit any 401k loan payoffs to Merrill Lynch.• Process monthly the NQ 401K distributions and provide it to Payroll for payments. Pay the Florida Document Stamp Fee and check for any delinquent 401k loans.• Request Benefit Certificates for the Frozen Pension. Submit Distribution requests to Retirement Committee for approval. Advise Matrix Trust of distributions.• Administer the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.• Oversee the annual qualified audit, coordinate data collection from internal and external groups and provide appropriate responses to audit requests.• Gather 5500 data for the insurance carriers and retirement plans.• Create Profit Sharing file and age 50-year bump file & send it to Mercer. Show less

• Respond to employee’s inquiries daily regarding benefits plans such as group health insurance, LIFE, LTD, FMLA, COBRA, ESP Plan, HIPPA, Health and Dependent FLEX Care Accounts, IRS code Section 125, 213, and 401K Plans, and voluntary benefits.• Conduct monthly New Hire benefits orientation for new hires.• Verify and accurately process monthly medical and dental insurance billing.• Serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve benefit related issues… Show more • Respond to employee’s inquiries daily regarding benefits plans such as group health insurance, LIFE, LTD, FMLA, COBRA, ESP Plan, HIPPA, Health and Dependent FLEX Care Accounts, IRS code Section 125, 213, and 401K Plans, and voluntary benefits.• Conduct monthly New Hire benefits orientation for new hires.• Verify and accurately process monthly medical and dental insurance billing.• Serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve benefit related issues daily.• Prepare Check Requests and Wire transfer healthcare billing monthly.• Process enrollment for new employees and existing employees in Payroll and Insurer’s system daily.• Coordinate Annual Enrollment on a company scale with immediate management, outside consultant, insurance carrier and employees. Show less

• Respond to all requests for Unemployment Claims and schedule witnesses for unemployment hearings and provide evidence.• Keep spreadsheet of all claims received, all hearings and outcome of hearings.• Conduct Exit Interviews on all employees both Voluntary and Involuntary and ensure collection of CCL property.• Create and update the separation turnover reports for HR metrics.• Collaborate and strategize with department leaders in realignments and reduction in work force… Show more • Respond to all requests for Unemployment Claims and schedule witnesses for unemployment hearings and provide evidence.• Keep spreadsheet of all claims received, all hearings and outcome of hearings.• Conduct Exit Interviews on all employees both Voluntary and Involuntary and ensure collection of CCL property.• Create and update the separation turnover reports for HR metrics.• Collaborate and strategize with department leaders in realignments and reduction in work force initiatives.• Assist with onboarding new hires into ADP, i.e., background checks, work history, drug test, etc Show less

• Responsible for hiring and separating employees in Lawson & Kronos.• Responsible for setting up Garnishments, Child support, student loans, etc. in our payroll system.• Experienced in setting up direct deposits, W-4 taxes, out of state employees, adjustments in an employee pay and hours, pay increases merits, promotions, and adjustments (FLSA).