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Chicago, Il, Us

Kilkenny, Ie

Kilkenny, Ireland, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

- Full H&W and Retirement (including Non-Qualified plans) Strategy and Execution- Workday Platform for full Benefits and ACA administration- Key relationship manager for benefits vendors, brokers and plan administrators- LOA Management and execution in high volume environment- Perks and Program management- Wellness program and initiative strategy and execution- Member of HR leadership team driving strategy for department and organization

Chicago, Il, Us

- Manage Benefits and HRIS teams, which include the day to day operations of benefits administration, HRIS and data integrations- Lead strategic benefit design initiatives, new benefit implementations and annual renewals- Manage and administer all compliance related initiatives including COBRA, ACA (1095 forms, fees, etc.), FMLA, ADA and more- Oversee leave of absence management processes- Review, test and confirm all benefits compliance is being met, appropriately- Manage administration and compliance for 401K benefits- Manage Benefits and HR budget processes- Serve on the company’s Benefits Committee and 401K Administrative and Investments committees, providing insight and past best practices to help the organization improve and excel its offerings- Implementing organization and structure to both HRIS and Benefits Projects through tracking and accountability measures with team- Manage day to day operations and strategic partnership with UltiPro HRIS/Payroll system- Analyze all HR processes, functions and integrations, identifying gaps/flaws as well as strengths to build a strong and successful go-forward plan- Implemented quick changes with respect to initially identified gaps in Benefits system setup and employee benefits communication structure- Building partnerships with peripheral functions within the organization such as Accounting/Payroll, IT and Help Desk support to foster stronger ongoing and effective relationships- Provide ongoing vision, leadership, planning, project coordination, and management for the development of a cost-effective department- Developing standard documentation methodologies along with ongoing HR and Benefits documentation manuals

Chicago, Il, Us

- Strategic Plan Design and negotiations- Benefits decision support and administration software implementation- HRIS/Payroll/Global Mobility integration- H&W, Retirement, Cash Balance Pension management- Wellness program creation and management- Enhanced benefits engagement and communication strategies- LOA/FMLA plan management- HR/HRIS/Payroll/Benefits process improvement/coordination expert- ACA compliance management- Vendor management

Chicago, Il, Us

Developing, implementing and maintaining Total Rewards programs that meet the needs and desires of our talented and diverse 1,000+ Associate workforce.Areas of expertise include:- Health and Welfare systems administration management- Strategic Health and Welfare plan design- Annual Open Enrollment, Ongoing Life Event Enrollment and New Hire Benefits enrollment - Benefit orientation and enrollment training (one-on-one and classroom style presentation)- Vendor/Carrier negotiations, cost-saving methodologies and best in class vendor RFP and selection.- Retirement plan administration (401K, Non-Qualified Savings Plan and SERP)- Payroll integration- HRIS data management for HR, Benefits and Payroll impact (managing downstream impact of data from front-end.)- Leave of Absence management, vendor and program implementation and process improvement for FMLA and company leaves.- H&W and Retirement plan document preparation and compliance.- Benefit and LOA policy creation and management- Implementation of Associate discounts and voluntary benefits- Total Compensation Statement implementation and management- HCR/PPACA compliance management and Associate communication- Accountability to company leadership, including C-suite.- Ongoing Associate compliance communication, advocacy and support- Executive comp and benefits programs- Section 125, ERISA, HIPAA and COBRA compliance management

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Areas practiced and managed at Methode:- Employee Relations- Talent Management- Succession Planning - Recruiting- Immigration Management- Benefits Administration- HRIS/HR Technology Implementation

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Areas practiced and managed at bswift: - Benefits Administration Management - HRIS/HR Technology - Call Center Implementation and Management - Client Relation Management

Areas practiced and managed at Benefit Express:- Benefits Administration Management- Shared Services (COBRA, FSA, HSA, HRA) and Call Center Management- HRIS/HR Technology- Client Relation Management

London, Gb

London, Gb

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics And International Studies

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