Benefits Specialist resume example with 14+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
To whom it may concern: I am writing to express my interest in the Human Resources Counselor position. As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have Bachelor's in Business Administration with a Concentration in Human Resources Management and 10 years of hands-on related experience in fast paced environments that depend on efficiency and accuracy. Given my related educational and professional experience, as well as, excellent capabilities I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening. I currently serve as Benefits Specialist for Aspire Health Partners, responsible for coordinating and monitoring benefits for 1400 employees, tracking legislative and regulatory changes, and responsible for managing and tracking all LOA/FMLA/ADA cases for intermittent and continuous leave of absence claims through their recovery or to the exhaustion of their leave entitlement. Following are summary of the qualifications and experience I possess: Ability to exercise independent judgment and come up with creative solutions/processes Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations to include FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, FLSA, Worker's Compensation and Leaves of absences Development and implementation of HR policies & procedures pertaining to WC/FMLA/ADA Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills Strong relationship building skills; experience working with entry level employees to mid-level management Able to explain complex information in a way that fosters understanding both in groups and with individuals Ability to manage and administer various types of leaves such FMLA/LOA I am very interested in Human Resource Manager for your company. Thank you for taking time to review my credentials. "I'm currently in the process of relocating to Atlanta at my own expense, and can be available to interview with 1 week's notice, and to start in the position within 3 weeks Certified Human Resources Professional with 10+ years of experience handling all aspects of Human Resources including but is not limited to: benefits administration, regulatory compliance, policy & procedures, worker's compensation, FMLA/LOA/ADA administration, recruitment, and safety.
Highlights
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Experience
05/2015 to PresentBenefits Specialist4 Wheel Parts Performance Centers | Frisco, TX,
Worker's Compensation Oversees administration of Workers Compensation by initiating claims and ensuring they are reported in a timely fashion and answer employee questions regarding the claims process Investigate all work related claims, and ensures that injured worker completes required claim forms Addresses suspicious claims and delays cases when necessary Maintains and updates diaries on employee's workers' compensation injury status Maintain personal contact with injured employee who is away from the workplace Contact medical providers for updates on employee's work status Assist supervisors in providing injured employees with temporary light duty assignments for eligible employees Provide employees and supervisors with information and assistance regarding workers' compensation Responsible for maintaining annual OSHA log reporting for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee responsible for reporting all departmental accidents and trends FMLA/LOA Oversees administration of the FMLA/LOA/ADA; receives and reviews requests for leave Requests and obtains completed certification and recertification forms Determines eligibility for leave and designates appropriate leave status Provides required notices designating leave as FMLA, notifying employees of the status of group benefit coverage, their other rights and obligations, and requirements for return to work Communicates with employee and managers regarding leave designation and status Monitor changes to employee leave information Evaluate claims for extensions Coordinates the return-to-work process for FMLA leaves of absence Administer other types of disability-related leave including leave requested as a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA.
Ensures all applicable leave laws are considered and applied Conduct FMLA informational trainings to the executive/management team Maintains leave tracking databases and performs other tasks to ensure the accuracy of all leaves Ensures confidentiality of employee medical and leave records Analyzes leave trends and makes recommendations Ensure all applicable leave laws are observed and applied.
Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of relevant laws, including FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, HIPAA, and other privacy laws Benefits Provide assistance in administration of the employee benefits program Assist with daily benefit processing, to include; enrollments, qualifying events, COBRA, etc Inform employees of deadline regarding signing up for benefits Provide benefits informational sessions Maintains employee benefits records Coordinate annual open enrollment/health fairs festivities.
01/2012 to 05/2015HR LeadDevereux | Washington, CT,
Provide supervision and training to other HR staff in matters of HR operations, laws, policies and trends Worker's Compensation Liaison, responsible for reporting all employee workplace accidents to our managed care provider and the State of Florida; Also followed-up with staff regarding treatment, etc., following their injury Completed OSHA Summary and Log annually, listing all company workplace accidents and incidents Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator, responsible for tracking all new and current employee drug screenings, keeping confidential Administers pre-employment testing Responsible for 1-9 compliance, ensuring form completion and validity of documentation submitted to verify work eligibility through E-Verify Completed data entry of new hires and payroll changes Completed annual salary surveys for state and federal agencies, including but not limited to Employers Association of Florida, Florida Hospital Association and Department of Labor Perform background and reference checks for potential new hires and interns.
06/2006 to 01/2012HR Specialist
*Recruitment SpecialistLakeside Behavioral Healthcare | City, STATE,
responsible for weekly job vacancy list; respond to inquiries concerning open positions, also represented company at local job fairs Created and maintained employee personnel, medical, and benefit files Assist managers in recruiting qualified candidates for available positions Screen applications and resumes Preliminary phone interviews Perform background and reference checks for potential new hires and interns Was responsible for coordinating and ensuring completion of new hire paperwork and I-9 compliance Complied employee personnel files, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies (DCF, AHCA, JCAHO, & CARF, DJJ).
to Recruitment Specialist | , ,
responsible for weekly job vacancy list; respond to inquiries concerning open positions; also represents company at local job fairs Serve as "help desk" for hiring managers using our applicant tracking system Assist managers in recruiting qualified candidates for available positions Screen applications and resumes Preliminary phone interviews Responsible for Physician credentialing Assist HR Director with creation and revision of position descriptions Complied employee personnel files, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies (DCF, AHCA, JCAHO, CARF, & DJJ).
Education
Expected in 2008Bachelor of Science (BS) | Business AdministrationUniversity of Central Florida, Orlando, FLGPA: Business Administration
Professional Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Skills
ADA, ADP, Benefits, data entry, databases, documentation, fashion, forms, help desk, hiring, HRIS, HR, Director, Access, Excel, MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Notary Public, payroll, personnel, policies, recruiting, reporting, Safety, Statistics, supervision, surveys, phone
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