Summer Benoit, Mshrm, Phr Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Oakdale, Mn, Us

Roseville, Mn, Us

As the Compensation Manager, I collaborate with senior leaders to design and implement successful pay practices across the span of the organization for over 4,000 non-exempt employees, 1,000 exempt employees and corporate office staff. I conduct market research and perform analysis in establishing competitive pay programs with our market while ensuring internal equity. I coordinate the annual salary planning process and ensure employee pay rates are accurately entered into HRIS.

Roseville, Mn, Us

As a Benefits and Wellness Manager, plan and manage employee benefit plans including retirement plans to improve retention rate. Collaborate with leadership team to propose ideas on design changes, methods of communication, and work-related education for employees. Streamline payroll management process and improved workflow; ensure payments, deductions, and garnishments are managed on time. Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships by developing operational due diligence and process review. Provide leadership and training to staff for continuous personal and professional development and career growth. Track and provide benefits to employees on unpaid leave; implement smooth enrollment process for new staff.The following are the highlights of the value I have brought to Presbyterian:  Processed missed benefit premiums by saving $45K each year and reduced the audit costs by $2,500. Simplified the work processes and reduced the time to review and approve vendor invoices and decreased staff overtime hours from 10 hours per person each week to zero. Improved the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tracking and reporting process by using Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and reduced the time spent by an individual from 15 hours a week to three hours per month. Boosted the paid premiums of approximately 80% by utilizing the unpaid leave premium collection processes and brought down the overall time to receive the notification letters by three days.

Sunrise, Fl, Us

St. Paul, Mn, Us

As a Human Resources Manager, performed strategic planning and improved the effectiveness and quality of all HR services. Analyzed important HR data to drive work management tools and resources. Worked closely with executive leadership teams and developed specific objectives to achieve organizational goals. Developed creative approaches to manage day-to-day HR communications, including surveys, videos, interviews, and gamification. Documented employee handbook with up-to-date information for company. Acted as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) officer and resolved all employment law problems and compliance related concerns.The following are the highlights of the value I have brought to EMA:  Oversaw legal compliance related to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all areas of employment standards legislation per National, State, and Local requirements; contributed to annual affirmative action plan and EEO information for client proposals. Delivered 95% online benefit enrollment system for employees and streamlined company’s benefits; reduced the recruiting costs by $50K.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

As a Lead HR Generalist and HR Representative, held responsibility for developing HR initiatives, supporting the HR teams, and maintaining relationships with key partners. Liaised with senior leadership, executives, and board of directors to discuss and resolve issues related to HR department. Developed strategic alignment of business processes to drive collaboration and improved client satisfaction. Monitored external and internal factors that affect Human Resources Management and adjusted strategies accordingly. Created HR policies and procedures improving recruitment, selection, and retention of employees. Built relationships with benefit vendors, state, and federal compliance departments by providing awareness in benefits administration. Directed employees on life events, health care reform, medicare, and supplementary opportunities.The following are the highlights of the value I have brought to EMA:  Improved visibility at work by establishing relationships, leadership and management abilities, and by contributing to several key department meetings, conference calls, and training programs; increased the manager’s training participation from 50% to 90%.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

In my role as Sr. HR Representative, I worked with the HR Director to design, implement, and administer human resources policies and procedures that included recruiting and retention programs, associate benefit programs, compensation programs, performance management, associate development, and employee relations programs based on company goals and staff needs.Key Areas: Recruitment & Selection, Compensation, Benefits Administration, Staff Development, Employee Relations, HRIS Management

St. Paul, Mn, Us

In this role, I was responsible for benefits coordination, renewal and facilitation of benefit communication meetings. I provided guidance to associates related to life events, health care reform, medicare and other related benefits. I participated in the new hire process by coordinating phone and face to face interviews and review resumes. I was responsible for many aspects of the on-boarding process as well as ensuring a smooth transition for new associates to assimilate into company culture.In addition to these responsibilities, I continued to process payroll, Paid Time Off Liability, Deferred Compensation, and payroll tax compliance.Key Areas: Payroll Administration, On-boarding, Compliance

St. Paul, Mn, Us

In the operations role, I set up client projects in SAP and most recently Deltek Vision, assisted project managers with resources planning, project reporting, and billing.As the payroll administrator, I processed payroll for over 200 US and Canadian employees including mandatory and voluntary deductions, deferred compensation and 401k contributions. I reviewed and coordinated ongoing state and federal tax changes and ensured proper updates and filings related to withholdings were handled appropriately.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

In this role I started out processing customer orders. I progressivley gained more responsibilities where I was promoted into an operations analyst role, becoming the primary person responsible for project setups, billing, A/R and transportation coordination. I also served as the primary trainer for the WasteWater Ion Exchange group with many ERP implementations including Oracle, Enviroware, and Uptime.

In this role I served as the assistant to the HR Director processing payroll, working with new associates in an orientation capacity and coordinated resume reviews, interviews and reference checking.

Ms Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management And Services

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Organizational Management And Leadership