Enter personnel action changes in the HRIS database (i.e. new hires, terminations, promotions,transfers, pay increases, title changes, address/name changes, federal and state withholding elections, leaves of absence, cost center changes) and coordinate such changes with payrollMaintain accurate records of such transactions as required for SOX complianceWork with recruiting and HRBPs to ensure accuracy of data that is submitted for processing into the HRIS databaseMaintain employment status, rate of pay, and cost center/accounting data in the Time and Attendance SystemAdminister access and security of Time and Attendance System

Responsible for enrolling eligible retirees into the medical plan and verifying such eligibilityProvide customer service to retirees regarding medical insurance eligibility and claim issues Assist Administrator in initiating and approving commencement of pension benefitsProvide participants with information regarding status of pension benefitsAssist division benefits representatives and vendors with inquiries relating to retiree benefitsDraft and prepare COBRA notices to retirees and dependants after they no longer meet eligibility requirements of the plan; enrolled those that elected COBRA coverage and collected premiumsDraft and prepare correspondence relating to pension and retiree medicalFacilitate payment of life insurance claimsAdminister LTD payroll and assist participants with inquiriesPrepare and maintain appeal documentation as it relates to employee benefitsRespond to all benefits related inquiries that are received through the Saralee.com websitePost benefit changes to the Sara Lee Corporation Intranet SiteSupervised and managed interns working in the department through the Cristo-Rey High School Internship ProgramProcess invoices for approval and payment, and maintain spreadsheets of such fees being paid out of the department budgetProvide general administrative support to Vice President of Global Benefits and seven staff members (i.e. answer and screen phone calls; sort and distribute mail and faxes; make travel arrangements; organize and maintain calendars of staff members; schedule and prepare documentation, meals, and AV equipment needs for meetings; prepare, organize and coordinate mass mailings; order and maintain department supplies)

Provided administrative support to VP, Account Director, and eleven staff members from various departmentsSubmitted and filed expense reportsOrganized meetings and travel arrangementsPerformed mail merges and drafted letters and memos