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Partnered with management to mediate large corporate changes while focusing on a people oriented workplace and excellent customer communication and satisfaction.• Moved the corporation from a fully insured health insurance plan to self funded plan, pairing it with an effective wellness plan to reduce health care costs by almost 20%; was recognized by the Portland Business Journal as one of the Healthiest Employers of Oregon in 2019.• Partnered with Executive Management and successfully liaised company’spersonnel through two corporate acquisitions and drove safety priorities byenhancing safety practices which led to the internal reduction of workerscomp claims, insurance premiums and externally created a more effective,sustainable workforce.

Oversaw all companywide HR functions as well as corporate procedures and policieswhile working with corporate administration and management to ensure best employmentpractices.• Drafted corporate compliance documents and procedures including theemployee handbook, directedmanager trainings around HR compliance and laws while also overseeingperformance management and employee discipline.Managed benefit brokers for full benefits administration, including openenrollment, 401k processing and compliance, short and long termdisability claims, and 1095 filings as well as managed the EmployeeRecognition and Wellness programs.• Partnered with the accounting team to process payroll, manage time offrequests, and make time card corrections as necessary while assistingemployees with any questions or concerns.• Responsible for all social benefits within the company including the annualChristmas party, company picnics, seasonal employee appreciation events,and customer appreciate gift.

• Entered new employees into the benefits system and sent outenrollment packets.• Balanced benefit bills and payables for the company, making sureemployees were current and charges were accurate.• Assisted with running payroll on a weekly basis, entering in employeechanges and printing and shipping paystubs.