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 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.
• Coordinated civic engagement projects and programs
• Managed student applications for Arizona Town Hall, Chancellor’s Civic Leadership Medallion, and other student programs

NSF-sponsored Minority Health Disparities REU

• 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.