SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Benefits and Compensation ~ Payroll ~ HR Operational Management

Accomplished and dedicated senior level Human Resources professional with extensive experience in employee benefits, compensation, and payroll across multiple industries including Manufacturing, Finance, Aviation, Technology, and Healthcare. Detail-oriented leader with a proven track record of driving down costs, reducing claims, gaining employee buy-in, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Analytical and customer service-oriented, able to develop and implement strategic solutions to meet ever-changing demands. Effective communicator able to build cohesive and productive relationships with people across all corporate levels. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Expertise in:

• Project Management
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Training
• Policy/Procedure Development
• Benefits Plan Design
• Safety/Wellness Programs
• HRIS Management/Conversions

Confidential, Irving, Texas 2010-2012

• Directed the Human Resources departmental operations including Benefits, Compensation, Compliance, HR Training, Recruiting, and HRIS.
• Managed two Human Resources Managers, a Human Resources Coordinator, a Third Party Administrator for Employee Benefits, and vendors; trained managers and staff on employee benefits.
• Partnered with AVP of HR to drive over $2 million in cost savings for Employee Benefit Plans through strategic plan design changes.
• Managed all U.S. and international employee benefits for union and non-union employees.
• Facilitated open enrollment process by developing benefit plan communications and enrollment documents.
• Ensured compliance with Health Care Reform by implementing appropriate changes to Medical Plan; complied with all regulatory agencies on benefit plans and practices of Human Resources; updated Employee Handbook.

Confidential, Dallas, Texas 2007-2009

• Led the planning, design, implementation, and administration of all compensation and employee benefit programs to maintain the organization’s objectives and market position.
• Managed two Benefits Specialists and multiple vendors; trained Managers on policies and procedures.
• Generated Medical Plan savings through strategic plan design changes.
• Restructured the content and administration of the Wellness Program.
• Analyzed new benefit plan alternatives to determine viable changes to plan design and vendor selection; presented and recommended options to executive management; assisted in business planning and budgeting.
• Provided due diligence for benefit plans and employee transition training during mergers and acquisitions.
• Developed an online benefits application for Open Enrollment; maintained data in HRIS application.
• Collaborated with executive management and business units on base salary and incentive pay design.
• Pioneered a pilot Safety Program for one location; created and implemented the program to reduce workers’ compensation claims leading to significant cost reductions.
• Ensured compliance with FLSA, designed job descriptions, graded positions, and reviewed salaries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Dallas, Texas 2003-2007

• Oversaw the administration of all health and welfare plans, 401(k), multi-state Leaves of Absence Programs and Workers’ Compensation, and ADA issues; developed strategic and effective policies and procedures.
• Managed a Human Resources File Clerk; trained personnel including management on HIPAA Privacy.
• Increased employee participation and satisfaction by developing benefit plans, including Executive benefits, and modifying the design of existing plans such as 401(k) company match, to better meet changing needs.
• Reduced workers’ compensation costs 30% and lowered claims by creating and implementing an Injury and Illness Prevention Program; trained all employees on the program.
• Directed annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes; conducted company-wide benefits enrollment and educational meetings; presented to and gained buy-in from Executive Committee on design and cost.
• Complied with all regulatory agencies for benefit plans; reconciled all benefit program invoices.
• Cultivated key vendor relationships; developed vendor and benefit proposals; managed plan documents.
• Implemented vendor interface files for medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), and COBRA.
• Spearheaded efforts to transition HRIS from ADP to PeopleSoft; implemented HIPPA Privacy and Security.
• Launched a Safety Committee and a 401(k) Plan Investment Committee; assisted with employee counseling.

Confidential, St. Paul, Minnesota 1985-2002

• Selected to transition to the Benefits Administrator position after the acquisition of The Gillette Company by Diamond Products; achieved this offer due to outstanding impact in the payroll department.
• Assisted with recruiting, job descriptions, new hire orientation, training, performance evaluations, salary administration, employee investigations and counseling, unemployment claims, and management reporting.
• Audited payroll, maintained employee data in HRIS, and interpreted Collective Bargaining Unit contracts.
• Coordinated the annual open enrollment for all health and welfare benefits; analyzed all benefit options.
• Administered union and non-union employee benefit plans, COBRA, FMLA, and Personal/Military Leaves.
• Represented Human Resources department in monthly Union/Management meetings.

Sr. Payroll Assistant and Vendor Accounting Assistant (1985-2000)

EDUCATION

Confidential, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Business Management

CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

CMS (Compensation Management Specialist)
Certification, 2011

GBA (Group Benefits Associate)
Certification, 2011

SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
Certification, 2010

CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist)
Pursuing Designation (6 out of 8 exams completed)

Memberships: SHRM, DallasHR, and International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists