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Orlando, Fl, Us

Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States

-Lead total rewards programs to ensure competitive and cost-effective employee compensation.-Oversee US employee health and welfare initiatives, including standardization of benefits.-Collaborate with the global Compensation & Benefits team to communicate global pay policy for US employees.-Implement Mercer job evaluation tools, establish salary banding, and manage labor cost reporting.-Design and administer bonus schemes, ensuring competitiveness through industry surveys.-Direct the US annual salary review process, ensuring compliance with pay equity regulations.-Manage company leave of absence programs and lead Open Enrollment for benefits.

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Oversaw the administration of employee benefits programs for all North America employees (United States & Canada), covering a total of 2,500 employees. This included health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other related benefits.- Ensured compliance with all federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations related to benefits programs in both countries.- Managed vendor relationships with benefit providers, brokers, and consultants, including negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements were met.- Achieved cost savings annually through strategic vendor negotiations and benefits program optimizations.- Collaborated with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefit deductions, reporting, and budgeting.- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to benefits programs, and made recommendations for program improvements and enhancements.

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Studied, analyzed, designed, evaluated, communicated, and implemented health and wellness programs, policies, and procedures, resulting in an increase in employee participation.- Managed benefit surveys and effectively used survey data to improve programs, leading to a 10% increase in employee satisfaction with benefits.- Oversaw open enrollment for benefit programs, communicated pertinent information about procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures to 4,300 employees.- Recommended and implemented appropriate corrective actions to resolve employee benefit issues/concerns quickly and fairly, reducing resolution time- Oversaw the day-to-day administration with the contracted Full Benefits Service Provider, including health benefits, compensation, life and disability insurance, medical savings programs, qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation programs, and leave of absence programs.- Managed implementation with third-party vendors for all government reporting, including but not limited to, Form W-2, ACA tax form processing, EEO-1 Reporting, and Report of Organization for over 4,300 employee records, ensuring 100% compliance.

Celebration, Fl

-The Global HR team is responsible for the strategic development and execution of HR services and information to employees, manager, and HR partners throughout the Enterprise -Supporting over 200,000 employees across all segments of The Walt Disney Company, including Media Networks (ABC, ESPN, FX); Parks, Experience and Products (Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store); Studio Entertainment (Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., 20th Century Fox), and Direct-to-Consumer and International (Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu). -Administering accurate processing of HR transactions in accordance with various segment HR policies and practices-Answer 75+ calls per day, providing friendly, accurate, thorough answers to Employees & Cast Members across TWDC-Proficient in Enterprise HR Systems (Workday, SAP, D Tools HR)-Offered Payroll-related subject matter expertise to managers and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies-Provided guidance on polices and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Participant of Walt Disney World College Program-Worked in the character department portraying specific costumed character roles within a height range, signed autographs, and pose for photographs via meet and greets and parades across the property.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

-Assisted with the recruitment and hiring process by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks.-Maintained and updated employee records and files, including new hire paperwork, benefits enrollment, and performance evaluations.-Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new employees, including conducting new hire orientations and training sessions.-Provided administrative support to the HR department, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining HR databases and systems.-Responded to employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and payroll, and providing guidance and support as needed.-Assisted with employee engagement initiatives, including planning and coordinating employee events and activities.Conducting exit interviews and processing employee terminations, including collecting company property and updating HR records.-Assisted with HR compliance and regulatory requirements, including maintaining knowledge of employment laws and regulations and ensuring HR policies and practices are in compliance.-Managed HR communications, including creating and distributing HR-related materials and maintaining employee bulletin boards and HR portals.-Performed other HR-related duties as assigned by the HR Manager or Director.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

-Mentored new students in the transition into college-Answered students’ and parents’ questions about UW Oshkosh campus living, dining options, classes, and professors-Assisted students in scheduling their Fall classes-Monitored and held responsible for an average of thirty students a day-Performed Residence Hall room tours for parents and students while answering any questions-Performed Reeve Memorial Union building tours to commuter students and answered any questions

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

-Provided a class of 20 students additional assistance in connecting with campus-Acted as a role model by encouraging students to join my extracurricular activities-Participated in class discussion to make connections with the students

Master Of Science - Ms, Tourism And Hospitality Management, 3.99

Graduate Certificate, Destination Marketing And Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resource Management

Activities and Societies: -Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity- Social Chair, Social Media Chair, New Member Educator, Recruitment Committee.

High School Diploma, General

Activities and Societies: -Track and Field -Cross Country -Band -Choir -Musicals -Student Counsel -Mentoring-Earned Varsity letter.