Assistant FSO, HR, Benefits and Payroll Consultant

• Lead HR and Recruiting; manage and mentor staff including HR Generalist and Admin Assistant.• Research, negotiate and implement new HRIS system. • Manage the benefits package for the company. Analyze and negotiate renewals, conduct open enrollment. Strategically plan for an alternate funding options for medical, dental and disability for the future. • Support workforce on all benefit related enrollment questions, claim issues, appeals. • Support all benefit audits, 5500 preparations and 401k administration. • Develop and prepare all compliance reports (EEO, AAP, Vets 4212)• Manage and conduct all employee orientation and terminations. • Resolve, document and assist managers with employment relations issues. • Write, administer and follow up on all employee relations issues, performance improvement plans (PIP’s). Coach managers through the process.• Review and update Employee Handbook and all policies.• Assistant FSO duties, prepare Security briefs and conduct training. Work with employees on security issues and prescreen candidates. • Manage and conduct all in-processing employees and terminations.• Recruit for highly visible corporate positions

Lead the Human Resources & Recruiting dept for a government contractorLead benefits administration, enrollment, renewal, open enrollment and all benefits related decisionsLead all other related HR functions, including but not limited to, Create Affirmative Action Plan/DOL compliance, Employee Relations and other HR functions

 Manage all functions of Human Resources and benefits for National Security Division including CONUS and OCONUS employees. Drive performance management and talent management to include succession planning. Recruit for highly cleared employees for special program in division. Monitor turnover and strategically develop plans a highly effective recruiting/talent management group in division. Manage and conduct orientation and terminations.  Resolve and assist managers with any employee relations issues. Conduct yearly Open Enrollment for health plans, including negotiating renewal rates. In 2014 implemented self-funded plans for medical and dental.  Administer Workers Comp, DBA and COBRA for division Development and preparation of all HR reports and documentation as required by state and federal law, including, but not limited to, EEO compliance reports and a company Affirmative Action Plan. Plan administrator for 401k plan, assist with audit and 5500 preparation. Payroll verification and audit for employee changes and accuracy.  Help to resolves employee issues related to benefit plans. Assists employees with claim issues. Write and update company policies and Employee Handbook.

Manage all aspects of the Human Resources Department for an 8a government contracting company. Preparation and distribution of employment offer letters. Preparation of new hire packet and conduct orientation for all new hires.Administer all health and welfare plans.Development and preparation of all HR reports and documentation as required by state and federal law, including, but not limited to, EEO compliance reports and a company Affirmative Action Plan.Administer 401K and Flexible Spending Account to include year-end testing and 5500 preparation. Review monthly invoices from insurance plans for accuracy. Resolves discrepancies with carriers, payroll, and the company. Resolves employee issues related to health and welfare plans. Acts as liaison with various insurance carriers and fosters effective relationships with client representatives. Resolve and assist managers with any employee relations issues.Write and update the GS5 Employee Handbook.Manage recruiting and interview process, including job postings, scheduling of interviews, all reference checks, explanation of company benefits, and all other recruitment related activities. Input all new hires, payroll changes and terminations into HRIS system.Assist Accounting Department in timesheet closeout and payroll.

Coordinate with all divisions and managers regarding recruiting/hiring procedures, performance reviews and benefit plans. Coordinate recruiting duties to include the following: coordinate with hiring managers in the placement of employment advertisements online and in the newspaper as required, online resume searches, interview scheduling, explanation of company benefits and enrollment provisions to employment candidates during interview process, employment and education reference checks. Maintains records for all recruitment related activities. Preparation and distribution of employment offer letters and new hire packages. Provides New Hire Orientation as necessary.Preparation and distribution of exit paperwork to terminating employees and their managers (including Exit Checklists, Cobra information, 401k distribution information, Exit Interviews, etc.). Update and Maintain Human Resource Information System (ADP) and create reports as needed in ReportSmithAdministers health and welfare plans (health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401k, etc.) including enrollments, changes and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.Plan Administrator for 401K and Flexible Spending Account. Review of monthly invoices from insurance plans for accuracy. Resolves discrepancies with carriers, payroll, and the company. Resolves employee complaints related to health and welfare plans. Acts as liaison with various insurance carriers and fosters effective relationships with client representatives. Preparation of the Affirmative Action Plan as required (including maintaining AA tracking files and completion of Applicant Flow tracking logs)Assist with the completion of EEO compliance reports and other reports as required by state and federal lawPreparation of 5500 forms and plan discrimination testing for Flexible Spending Account..

All data entry into Deltek/Costpoint, such as new hires, fringe changes, address changes, terminations and promotions of employees.Support of four large divisions within the company with all HR and HR related issues, such as benefits administration, writing offer letters, and putting together all new hire paperwork.Coordinate and lead new hire orientations for all new hires in the DC Metro area. Orientations consist of 10-15 people a week. Prepare new hire benefit paperwork and handbooks for all new hires attending Orientation.Fulfill all employment verifications and Unemployment Claims as needed for employees.Primary Corporate HR liaison for Divisions 1, 3, 6 and 7. Advise on any HR related issues, such as rules and regulations, processes and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, and any conflicts of interests that might come up at the various sites within these divisions.