Researched, benchmarked and planned for unique benefits program designed to help gain Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For designation. Low or no cost approach to bringing value added benefits. Collaborated with bank at work vendor to offer top rated 529 savings plan. Developed agreements with child care providers and partnered with AAA for discounted benefit offerings. Spearheaded effort to implement 401k/403b Roth retirement contributions as a first response client. Facilitated all communications of these and additional programs through various organization media as well as primary administrator. Involved in research, design and support of Wellness Program initiatives and best practices aimed at development of cost saving solution to rising medical plan costs. Successfully mapped department initiatives to strategic organization goals as evidenced by consistent low turnover and #1 in employee satisfaction ranking as measured by Sperduto and Associates. Integral part of im

Directly assisted and coached managers with recruitment, policies, benefits and employee relations.

* Effectively managed biweekly deadlines for 1100 +employee status changes and accurately maintained employee data base. * Provided excellent front line customer service as evidenced by multiple “BOB” awards * Facilitated tuition reimbursement developing efficient tracking spreadsheets and streamlining communications. * Monitored and maintained employee health files for compliance to hospital and JHACO regulations.

* Developed communications and procedures for FMLA administration as well as created and delivered education presentation to educate managers for better compliance to the law. * Established new process for downloading and importing self billing spreadsheets for $75,000+ in vendor benefit payments increasing productivity and accuracy. Monitored and audited invoices for ongoing cost containment. * Liaison for department concerning personnel module software. Trained staff on software upgrades, maintained extensive knowledge of report capabilities and in conjunction with IT team, developed specialized reports within the larger organization computer system. * Planned and coordinated annual benefits fair employing creativity and injecting fun to increase attendance by 40%. Show less

Responsible for health and welfare plan managment to include broker/vendor relations,strategic analytics, bid processes, etc. focused on strong cost containment strategy. Facilitate compliance for all plans ie. 5500 fillings, non-discrimination testing, FAS valuation for retiree plans, strategy and communication of PPACA requirements. Planned, sourced and implemented CDHP for 2013 (HSA). Current project work on department realignment to change focus away from daily adminstration to high level analysis facilitated through proprietary data warehousing, to provide greater value to all stakeholders. Outsourced model requires development of hosted website, online enrollment tool, all billing and financial reporting. Compensation duties include merit and incentive bonus implementation, salary and IPE review for manager/business HR.