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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Manage Benefits for The Americas -- inclusive of U.S., Canada, and Brazil.

New York, Us

•Report directly to the Benefits Manager and support 6,000+ employees throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.• Utilize ADP Vantage HRIS system to administer company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Term Life insurance, COBRA, STD, LTD, and additional voluntary plans.• Troubleshoot issues with the self-service function of ADP Vantage Benefits enrollment, and work with ADP to resolve any system issues unresolvable in-house.• Own the leave of absences process full-cycle in a multi-state environment including administration, tracking, reporting, and re-onboarding.• Thorough knowledge of FMLA, State FMLA, State Disability programs, and STD/LTD benefits.• Handle all Workers’ Compensation claims for 90+ stores in a timely and accurate manner.• Assist the Benefits Manager in completing OSHA annual reporting and form 300A.• Conduct weekly reporting of newly eligible employees and auditing of enrollment windows.• Conduct bi-weekly reporting to reconcile benefits deductions for payroll.• Conduct testing of new benefits in ADP Testing environment (UAT) and oversee the implementation of new benefits into live production.• Owned the implementation process of Domestic Partner imputed income premium calculations and system configuration for deductions. • Conduct in-store training for HR Administrators and Managers regarding Health Benefits, Leave of Absences, and Workers’ Comp policies and procedures.• Coordinate company health events including annual health fair and quarterly Lunch&Learns.• Maintain thorough knowledge of, and comply with, all U.S. State and Federal employment and payroll laws.• Process quarterly and annual reporting and payment for state programs and worker’s compensation. • Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and submit to Finance department for processing.• Complete ad-hoc projects for Benefits Manager including payroll reporting, HRIS implementations, and research for state employment laws for future store openings.

Reggio Emilia, Re, It

• Report directly to the Director of Human Resources and support 200+ employees throughout the United States and Canada.• Utilize ADP WFN HRIS system to process bi-weekly payroll for all U.S. Retail and Corporate employees.• Proven ability to process payroll in a commission, overtime, and multi-state based environment.• Conduct bi-weekly and monthly payroll reporting for CFO and Finance department.• Produce additional payroll reporting on an ad-hoc basis.• Maintain thorough knowledge of and comply with all U.S. State and Federal employment and payroll laws.• Administer and enroll all eligible employees in Company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401k, Life insurance, Worker’s Compensation, COBRA, STD, LTD, FMLA, etc.• Process all changes to employee benefits and serve as a liaison between the employees and benefit providers when necessary.• Manage all weekly and monthly benefits billing and ensure all payments are processed in a timely manner.• Conduct annual benefits census to review annual benefits plan elections.• Administer annual benefits Open Enrollment for employee benefits plans.• Administer company 401k Open Enrollment on a quarterly basis• Process 401k changes including 401k loan requests, hardship withdrawals, 401k loan payoffs, deferral changes, in and out of service distributions, etc.• Entering and ensuring all benefits changes are accurately reflected in ADP WFN system in a timely manner.• Assist with the administration of the employee recognition program, including employee birthdays, service anniversaries, as well as the announcement of new hires and promotions.

Reggio Emilia, Re, It

• Report directly to the Director of HR and support 270+ corporate and retail employees throughout the United States and Canada• Utilize ADP WorkforceNow HRIS and Payroll system by means of data entry and payroll processing • Assist the Director of HR in running bi-weekly payroll for all retail and corporate employees• Conduct bi-weekly and monthly payroll reporting for Finance Department• Assist in the recruitment process by conducting reference checks for prospective employees and attending career fairs to source candidates• Ensure all new hire documents are received and completed correctly• Utilize E-Verify to verify all employee I-9’s• Maintain all incoming department invoices and ensure they are paid in a timely manner• Responsible for the confirmation and shipment of the company Clothing Allowance to eligible employees• Utilize warehouse management system to ship employee Clothing Allowances to employees• Oversee the employee discount policy to ensure it is being properly utilized and that no employee exceeds their allowable purchase limit in a single year• Conducted audit on employee personnel files to ensure their completeness• Oversee company recognition program by recognizing employee birthdays, service anniversaries, and personal milestones on a monthly basis• Oversee the internship program by posting positions, screening resumes, completing all necessary documentation for school credit, and administering all internship paperwork once the intern has started• Conduct employment verifications for all current and former employees• Maintain employee personnel and benefit files by filing all incoming paperwork in a timely manner

Schaan, Liechtenstein, Li

• Report directly to HR Manager and support 120+ employees.• Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding of candidates and new hires.• Utilize iCIMS ATS (applicant tracking system) to retain top talent and meet all EEO/AA employment regulations.• Successfully post all current open positions to multiple recruiting platforms, job boards, and internal boards, to ensure the compliance of all EEO/AA laws and regulations.• Produce EEO/AA recruitment workflow reports for annual reporting.• Schedule all in-person interviews for administrative and manufacturing positions according to hiring managers' calendars.• Conduct quarterly employee training file audits to maintain accuracy and ensure all employees are trained on required specifications.• Conduct audit on employee I-9 files and track the expiration of any relative supporting documents.• Coordinate companywide events for charity, corporate wellness programs, employee engagement, employee appreciation days, and more.• Serve as the operator for company phone system with proven ability to answer and direct all calls to appropriate parties in a timely and professional manner.• Maintain company Net4Us intranet site to engage employees in current company matters.• Maintain employee personnel and training files.• Provide scheduling support for all 2 Month Training Audits for any employees who receive any additional internal training, and schedule 3 month reviews for new employees or any employees assuming a new role within the company.• Proven ability to meet specified deadlines and follow all standard operating procedures in a ISO13485, GMP environment.

• Reported directly to HR Manager of a 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) company• Responsible for supporting 140 employees, 50% of which were unionized (Teamsters 701)• Posted help-wanted road signs and assisted walk-in applicants for warehouse positions• Posted positions to job boards, such as indeed.com and Monster.com • Conducted over the phone and face-to-face interviews with candidates• Designed and implemented a new employment page on the company website• Created new employment applications which comply with employment laws• Conducted an audit on employee I-9 forms• Implemented new filing system for employee confidential and non-confidential files• Created evaluation forms for testing applicants on warehouse equipment (i.e. electric pallet jack and forklift)• Responsible for running ADP background screenings for candidates post-offer

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Provided excellent customer service by creating a memorable dining experience• Created friendly and welcoming environment• Responsible for maintaining total cash sales per shift• Up-selled retail signature sauces to dine-in guests• Was promoted from hostess/takeout to server within 5 months

Us

• Engaged in patron surveillance• Maintained a clean pool deck to ensure the safety of patrons• Tested pool chemicals and reported unsafe chemical levels• Instructed swim lessons• Completed lesson reports for each swim student

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication, General

Cursos Mensual, Spanish Language And Literature

High School Diploma, College Prep/ Advanced Prep