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-Manages self-insured medical, dental and vision programs, 401k, life, accidental death & dismemberment, short term disability and emergency medical evacuation program-Works with benefits consultants for research, decisions, implementation and communications regarding benefit programs including the Affordable Care Act (ACA)-Manages benefit costs for self-insured plan-Works directly with vendors to evaluate and establish better processes and efficiencies-Processes and audits vendor invoices -Processes and manages FMLA and Short Term Disability claims, as well as Benefits Department performance evaluations-Reviews and revises benefits Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD’s) and plan documents-Appointed HIPAA compliance officer and trained employees on being HIPAA compliant -Actively participated in the RFP process for new third party administrator and HR/Payroll systems -Assisted in implementing three HR/Payroll system conversions (Ceridian, Dayforce and Paycom), working closely with payroll administrator on all payroll issues that affected benefits

-Processed benefit enrollment forms for new hires, qualifying events and annual open enrollments consisting of entering information in HR/Payroll software systems and third party vendor websites-Researched and answered employee benefit questions-Assisted with payroll administrator on any payroll issues that affected benefits

-Trained employees and evaluated department processes and vendors to establish better efficiencies, costs savings and to meet company objectives.-Coordinated audit on 1,500 relocation files to make sure processes were in compliance with tax laws and guidelines.

-Supervised domestic and international relocation programs for new hires, transfers and expatriates. Final decision maker on policy and procedure questions and consulted with upper management on costs savings to company by preventing exceptions to policy.-Lead role in relocation process and procedures for new Micron joint venture with Intel (IM Flash Technologies) developing new relocation programs and tracking systems for 700+ moves in a 10 month period.

-Administered policies and processes for Asian expatriate program for assignments to China, Japan, Singapore and India, consisting of working with benefit, stock, accounting and legal departments, as well as tax consultants on tax equalizations.-Administered Cigna International expatriate health plan and International SOS medical/security services program.

-Co-administered domestic new hire and transfer relocation program moving 600+ team members per year.-Coordinated company orientation program scheduling VP’s and CEO as guest speakers, processing paperwork, I-9 forms, updating PowerPoint presentation and facilitating orientation.-Assisted in evaluating orientation program and implemented a more efficient and informational program based on benchmarking and hiring management needs.

-Recruited entry level and professional level candidates for manufacturing departments. Coordinated recruiting events and facilitated college recruiting presentations.-Presented job market and resume information training orientations for TAP (Transitional Assistance Program) at Mountain Home Air Force Base and performed various local school presentations for college preparation students.

-Assisted with decisions and implementation of new benefit plans, policies and procedures for newly formed MK Rail Corporation.-Responsible for administration, communications and enrollment processes of benefit plans and direct contact for medical, dental, life insurance and 401k vendors. Conducted benefit meetings at job sites.-Appointed Payroll Supervisor in May 1995 in conjunction with Human Resources responsibilities.