Provide consulting & project management support for various types of internal projects, such as benchmarking analysis, benefits strategy, medical plan pricing, contribution setting, plan evaluation and implementation- Serve as a recognized technical resource to benefits staff- Develop project plans and manage projects to on-time completion- Administer various leave of absence programs including FMLA, STD, and LTD. Keep managers current on leave status for their employees- Review SPD's and Plan documents to ensure statuary and provisional compliance- Conduct technical analysis/research and plan interpretation to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies (ERISA, DOL, IRS, 409A etc.)- Function as a liaison, and foster good working relationships between vendors and employees and advises employees on eligibility, coverage, and other benefits matters- Apply health care benefits expertise to solve employee problems and challenges- Enable organization to develop, organize and implement benefits plans - Oversee the annual enrollment processes and the related year-end tasks. This includes HRIS updates and testing, over-age dependents, Medicare D, COBRA enrollment, domestic partner affidavits and employee communications- Provide technical guidance and information to employees and HR generalists regarding benefits administration and the application of policies and procedures. Conduct follow-up to insure responses are made in a timely manner- Project manage domestic due diligence and integration of benefit plans for mergers and acquisitions

Sole Benefits Specialist responsible for administration of all US benefits programs including Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Long Term Care, FSA, Vision, EAP, 401 (k), Non-Qualified Plan, Business Travel Accident, Global Medical Plan and MetPay benefits for two separate legal entities within the US. Work closely with VP of HR Service Center, Benefits Consultant to evaluate plan performance and suggest alternatives plan options during renewal process. Project Manager for annual Open Enrollment for all US locations and remote employees. Responsible for all Canadian benefits plans including Life, Disability, Supplemental Medical, Dental and RRSP.Collaborated with our ERISA counsel and our broker to improve and enhance our plan documents including Group and Member level wrap documents and incorporated SPD's and HIPAA PolicyDeveloped comprehensive process and work flows for Benefits Administration, Leave Management, Auditing and Benefits Orientation.Identified and partnered with HRIS to resolve several systems related issues that had resulted in inaccurate information being fed to our carriers and payroll. Resolved complicated Supplemental Life Insurance issue by managing third party audit of data, consulting with ERISA attorney and negotiating resolution with carrier and Senior VP of HR Service Center and Global VP of HRPartnered with Benefits Consultant and VP of HR to review available plan options for all US Benefits plans at renewal and to provide alternatives to CFO and Global VP of HR that both offered competitive plans to employees and met budget objectives.

Responsible for administration of all benefits programs including Health, Dental, Life, Disability, AD&D, Flexible Spending, 401 (k), Business Travel Accident, Workers Compensation EAP, Tuition Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Plans for all US based employees located at three locations and remote. Worked closely with benefits broker by critiquing proposals, suggesting plans design changes and establishing new plans.Transitioned to BCBS of MA for medical / Sun Life for stop loss resulting in service improvements and cost savings.Medical / Stop Loss: Final sold rates produced an overall increase of 10.31% compared to a renewal increase of 14.48% (based on run out liability, combined annual fixed costs, maximum claims, and additional TPA costs for stop loss reporting).Contained employee contributions to a minimal increase while improving the plan design features under both medical options during consecutive plan renewals.Changed Dental administration through Delta Dental NE to a PEPM based cost rather than a percentage of claims: resulted in a cost savings for the company and also more predictability from a financial standpoint.Converted to online enrollment for medical which eliminated requirement for paper enrollment forms during Open Enrollment and resulted in a reduction in administrative complexity and enhanced employee confidence concerning accuracy of data through printable confirmation statements.Transitioned Life/AD&D and Disability to UNUM as part of the 2007 renewal (from Prudential) achieving an overall reduction of almost 12% for the 2006 rates.Introduced Roth 401 (k) option in 2007 and partnered with Benefits Consultant, 401 (k) record keeper, VP of HR and CFO to review fund options and proceed with required fund changes.

Responsible for the administration of benefits, payroll and other human resources activities; . Interacted with all personnel, from executives to employees working in the manufacturing area.Competed wage analysis project for all hourly manufacturing positions.Implementation and completion of this project improved employee retention and morale by fairly compensating employees through a more competitive salary structure.Member of Safety Team that achieved reduced reportable incidents and lost time through proactive measures including enhanced training, engineered safeguards and improved housekeeping

Developed employees by communicated results of completed performance evaluations in a one-to-one setting through feedback and constructive criticism.Completed presentations to all new hire classes regarding the Quality Metric and provided instruction on how to deal with difficult customers.