Rebecca Velez Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• In addition to all Benefits Manager responsibilities outlined below, supported employee compensation program planning including benchmarking pay ranges and administering incentive and equity programs• Partnered with finance and payroll teams to administer quarterly and annual bonus programs, including verifying eligibility, bonus amounts, and preparing bonus workbooks

• Administered all aspects of health and welfare plans including plan design, communication, database accuracy, vendor relations, reporting and payment of bills• Partnered with benefit consultants and vendors to optimize benefits plan design, implement cost saving programs, and ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPPA, IRS, and other state/federal laws• Lead the transfer of benefits administration and LOA management to a new HRIS system (UKG) including data migration, auditing, development of carrier file feeds, and building reports using Business Intelligence software• Managed all aspects of open enrollment for all plans including the development of communication materials and implementation for all employees• Designed and distributed benefits survey administered by Qualtrics to obtain employee feedback on most desired benefit plan improvements and additions• Developed rollout plan for introducing new employee benefit plans including Flexible Spending Accounts and medical and disability insurance carrier changes• Managed leave of absence and accommodation policies and ensured compliance with HIPPA, ADA, and state/federal regulations• Served as the escalation point for associate facing issues and acts as liaison for insurance carriers• Managed full lifecycle of COVID-19 Administration including leaves, pay, and Employee Relations concerns• Cultivated employee engagement in health and wellness programs, which led to a reduction in medical claims costs and increasing productivity• Managed team of benefit coordinators including training, development, and oversight with benefits administration and compliance to deliver exceptional customer service to the company

• Managed employee benefits enrollment process and distribution of enrollment materials• Administered employee leave of absence process for 5,000 employees company-wide, supporting an average of 100 LOAs on an ongoing basis• Maintained accurate COBRA data and processed medical child support court orders• Implemented wellness programs to motivate employees and improve employee health• Administered and promoted savings in the 401(k) plan to support employee financial wellness

• Managed the efficient flow of employees through the onboarding process, including 2,000 new hires in peak summer season• Provided superior customer service to employees and hiring managers through the onboarding process by answering 98% of incoming phone calls and responding to all emails and voice messages same day• Processed status changes, separations, corrective actions, and employment verifications in conformance with applicable government regulations

• Assisted with planning of research projects• Designed research surveys and questionnaires• Directed and assisted research participants• Presented academic research at conferences and symposiums

• Supported Student Public Policy Forum program with session coordination, including researching of and communication with panelists, providing logistical and content research in preparation of DC trip, and providing mentoring to students• Coordinated civic engagement projects and programs• Managed student applications for Arizona Town Hall, Chancellor’s Civic Leadership Medallion, and other student programs

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• Completed a summer research project related to Latinos’ experiences with stress and discrimination• Collected and analyzed data using SPSS• Conducted network analyses using Pajek software• Presented results at a university academic research poster session

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resource Management, 4.0 Gpa

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Barrett Honors College, Psi Chi International Honors Society

Associate Of Science - As

Activities and Societies: Associated Student Government, Student Public Policy Forum, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Honors Program.