Key member of the corporate committee responsible for creating company wide programs, guidelines and policies regarding equitable pay. Direct oversight over the bonus and merit programs and actively involved in activities regarding pay offers, pay adjustments and promotions.

Managed benefit plans for total of 2,000 employees. Responsible for negotiating with client executives to provide the best cost-effective and coverage options according to business needs. Coordinated and presented open enrollment meetings at client site locations. Liaisoned between staff and insurance carriers to resolve billing and coverage discrepancies while providing excellent customer service.

Executed a wide range of responsibilities for a staff of 300 including benefits, leaves of absences and workers' compensation.Benefits:Responsible for full cycle benefits administration from new hires, status changes, terminations and COBRA. Organized and executed annual open enrollment for all (6) employer locations. Active participant in negotiation process with broker, Executive Director and CFO. Presented for newly eligible staff at New Hire Orientations. Handle and resolve benefit discrepancies in coordination with vendors. Accountable for reconciling all insurance carrier bills. Kick-started wellness initiatives and organized annual Benefits Fair.Leaves of Absences:Streamlined and administered the leave of absence process. Point of contact for employees to process FMLA, PDL, CFRA, ADA, Workers' Comp and personal leave of absences requests and provide counsel. Handled SDI and PFL paperwork. LOA administration included communication, meetings and drafting of written correspondence with employee prior to, during and upon return to work. Workers' Compensation:Point of contact for all staff injuries. Responsible for ensuring the injured employee received initial and subsequent medical care, completed correct insurance forms and managed return to work process. Responsible for quarterly claim review meetings with vendor. Participated in investigation process for depositions. Liable for building rapport between employer, clinics, WC insurance carrier and legal counsel. Actively participated in Agency's Safety Committee to review and and implement safety procedures. Responsible for annual OSHA reporting.Generalist:Involved and assisted HR Director in handling employer relations. Responsible for attending unemployment claims. Supervised recruiting efforts such as aiding in processing new hires, fingerprinting, attending job fairs and handling exit interviews. Responsible for EEO-1 filing.