Responsible for implementing, supporting and maintaining the core HR Information Systems (UltiPro) for payroll, human resources, time management, benefits, applicant tracking, security, learning and performance management related solutions for 1700+ employees. Provide technical and analytical HRIS support for HR department through direct contact, helpdesk, emails/voicemails, and interaction with third party vendors.Create/update procedures, train and provide guidance to a team of 2 that respond to employee/managerial requests.Develop and administer end-user HRIS training initiatives including the maintenance of training documentation for employee self-serve, manager self-serve and administrator tools.Re-design processes that better support business needs via system automation ensuring existing processes were followed, efficiencies were gained, and processes complied with current guidelines and policies.Manage Life Events/Open Enrollment process from start to finish, including updating materials, corresponding with HR teams, and third party vendors Responsible for vendors electronic file interfaces, trouble shooting and error resolution Conduct various data audits, including writing and running Cognos (Business Intelligence) alerts and reports which aim to maintain data integrity and systems set up.Administer all health and welfare benefits to include medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, EAP, salary continuation, 401(k), supplemental savings, and associate stock purchase program.

Help develop and administer competitive and cost efficient health and welfare programs for 10,000 employees from 14 GKN automotive or aerospace companies.Manage and maintain relationships between third-party providers including benefit providers, consultants, actuaries, attorneys, auditors, banks, and claims administrators.Key liaison resolving issues between the company, employee and benefit vendors.Designed and administered the open enrollment process for 7,000 employees including the launch of a new High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account and employee communication branding.Analyze current health and welfare benefit plans and implemented changes based on the analysis to support the corporate employee benefit strategy.Monitor experience (claims, administrative fees, utilization by service) for all benefit plans.Consolidate and administer the Employee Stock Option Program and COBRA programs.Help prepare and distribute ERISA mandated plan documents, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), summary of material modifications (SMMs) and other annual filings including Form 5500 and PBGC filings.

Recruited and selected candidates to fill vacant positions for call center.Administered all pre-employment tests for potential candidates.Conducted new hire orientation sessions where company policies and procedureswere communicated.Responsible for processing weekly payroll for 150 hourly employees using ADP payroll software.Updated company job descriptions using Descriptions Now software.Conducted and analyzed wage and salary reports to determine competitive compensation plan.Acted as translator for Spanish speaking employees.

Responsible for the execution and promotion of the Intern/co-op program for the Midwest Region.Managed a regional, year-round intern/co-op program for 1000 students with a successful 75% return offer rate and an 80% offer acceptance rate for 2000.Provided Human Resource Generalist support for candidates, hiring managers, andhuman resource representatives on all intern/co-op candidate and program issuesfor the Midwest region.Increased offer to acceptance percentage by 25% through an innovative retentionprogram utilizing scholarships.Collected and implemented changes as described in 360* feedback web based surveys completed by all intern/co-ops, hiring managers, human resource associates and recruitment teams.Implemented cost saving measures to reduce program expenses from $4 million to $2 million without a reduction in program quality.Conducted new hire orientation sessions and career development sessions.Negotiated start dates, explained benefits, arranged travel and housing issues (relocation) for all candidates.Researched and coordinated career development, social, and community awareness projects for client group.Coordinated pre-employment background and drug screenings.Organized and facilitated approximately 25 large-scale college recruiting events where 40 to 60 candidates were in attendance at each event.Recruited and identified candidates at career fairs on 12 university campuses.

Developed, as a charter team member, role descriptions, tasks, measurements, process maps, budgets, marketing and implementation strategies for the company’s first national Intern/co-op Program.Restructured and centralized the intern/co-op program encompassing all functionaldepartments incorporating for the first time return on investment (ROI) metrics.