Nicole Rutherford Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation of company policies and practices
• Administer the Firm’s benefit programs, including retirement and health and welfare programs. Lead the Firm’s open enrollment. Manage broker and benefit vendor relationships. Reconcile and approve benefits invoices..
• Participate in company EEO surveys & benefits and compensation surveys.
• Lead health and wellness initiatives
• Administer Leave of Absence/FMLA process.
• Responsible for the HR benefits budget

Mclean, VA

• Managed HR function for over 400 employees.
• Supervised three staff members.
• Administered new company policies and procedures.
• Handled employee relations. Counseled management on performance improvement plans. Investigated employee complaints and harassment allegations.
• Coached Sr. Management team on salary actions and job classification.
• Posted company’s open positions, prepared offer letters, and extended offers to candidates.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Assisted Benefits Manager with the day-to-day administration of company benefits for over 1,000 partners and staff, including 401K, Medical plans, FSAs, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits.
• Ensured benefit compliance with federal and state laws. Interacted with the Financial Services/payroll department daily, ensuring proper deductions for employee benefits. Researched and resolved employee benefit claim.
• Conducted new hire orientations and exit interviews. Answered all employee inquiries regarding HR policies and benefits issues.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

• Served as payroll manager. Processed semi-monthly payroll utilizing the ADP Payroll/HRIS system. Ensured taxes were filed quarterly. Reconciled payroll. Kept abreast of payroll laws. Entered new hire data, benefits.
• Managed and administered all aspects of company benefits, including 401k (5500 filings and Discrimination testing), medical, dental, employee assistance program (EAP), FSAs, disability insurance, life insurance.
• Answered all employee inquiries regarding HR policies and benefits issues. Conducted Annual Open Enrollment. Reconciled monthly HR/benefit invoices.
• Responsible for onboarding and the exit process.
• Handled verifications of employment.
• Ensured HR/benefit/payroll compliance with federal and state laws.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Administered Health and Welfare Plans, 403(b), Family Medical Leave (FML), Disability Insurance, FSAs, Unemployment and Worker’s Compensation, Tuition Reimbursement, and Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans..
• Assisted the Director in the planning of annual enrollment. Reconciled all monthly benefit invoices. Responsible for completing all company-wide surveys, including the EEO-1 survey.
• Performed orientations for new hires/provided employees with exit interviews upon request.
• Interacted with the payroll department daily to ensure accurate employee payroll deductions.
• Provided mentoring to Human Resource Associate and Human Resource Assistant.
• Created/Updated Benefit enrollment forms.

Mclean, Virginia, United States

• Assisted in the administration of company benefit plans for over 3,500 employees, including Medical, Dental, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Basic and Optional Life Insurance.
• Processed and entered all benefits for new hires/exiting employees on all the abovementioned benefit plans, including the Stock Option Plan.
• Enrolled/terminated employees utilizing Employer Link (UnitedHealthcare database).
• Assisted with special projects, including the significant acquisition of the MCI division.
• Assisted in maintaining the personnel manual online.

Masters Of Science, Management, Specializing In Human Resources Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology