● Reviewed, updated and implemented processes and policies related to Human Resources activities within the company.● Planned and managed training activities and needs within the United States operations while working with the Global Human Resources team to ensure consistency in policy interpretation.● Assisted Upper Management in internal investigations related to employee relations.● Administered and communicated all aspects of the company’s benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life, AD&D plans, and Health Savings Account)● Administered Leave of Absences working closely with the employee, FMLA vendors, and disability carriers.● Coordinated and managed Annual Open Enrollment for health and welfare plans, employee communications, planning and vendor implementation.● Completed and processed 1095-C’s and 5500’s while working with vendor to ensure accuracy and filing submission deadlines are met.● Determined pension eligibility and retiree pension calculations.● Investigated workers compensation claims with Safety team to provide report and information to the workers compensation provider.● Extensive knowledge in FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, employment laws. ● Utilized Microsoft Office products, ADP Workforce now, SAP SuccessFactors.

● Provided benefits assistance and administration to approximately 1,000 domestic and international employees.● Administered and process all benefit plans supporting the organization to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D insurance, Flexible and Health Spending Accounts, and Disability claims (STD/LTD).● Conducted new hire orientation for all employees to review benefit and payroll processes.● Processed benefit bills, audit and track purchase orders throughout the fiscal year.● Organized and managed Annual Open Enrollment.● Utilized ADP Enterprise, ADP Health and Welfare Service Engine for benefit/ payroll administration and processing reports

● Conducted new hire orientation for all full-time and union employees. ● Benefit specialist for full-time staff of approximately 180 employees.● Administered, directed, and reviewed benefit programs with employees.● Processed background checks and employment verifications for entire workforce of approximately 2,500 employees.● Created and evaluated job descriptions, determining FLSA status and position responsibilities.● Prepared and maintained employment records related to hiring, leave, transfers, and separations.● Interviewed and selected qualified job applicants or refer to management.

-Monitored and recorded worker hours into accounting software to prepare bills. -Organized expense costs for billing files to be invoiced to clients. -Insured that expenses were assigned to correct accounts.