Analyzes, evaluates, and administers benefit plans and programs
· Research benefit trends in the marketplace
· Processing benefits transactions and requests
· Tracks and approves payments of benefits invoices
· Communicates with benefits vendors
· Coordinate data transfer to external vendors for services, premiums, and plan administration
· Ensures accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
· Perform quality checks and audits of benefits-related data
· Prepare required reports for HR Leadership and benefits broker as necessary
· Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
· Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees about enrollments, plan changes, and contribution amounts
· Assists with the open enrollment process
· Oversee COBRA administration with the company’s third-party administrator
· Prepare, collect and organize data for audits
· Is an official backup for running company-wide payroll
· Maintains employee confidence by keeping benefit information confidential
· Main contact for workers compensation inquiries
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
Human Resource Business Partner 6/28/2018 – 5/01/2023
· Strategic Partner with Leadership
• Managed Payroll for hourly manufacturing associates: ADP, PLEX
• Experience with HRIS systems of Workday
• Recruit skill trade associates for salaried and hourly positions
• Maintain and manage government reporting requirements – MIOSHA and Human Resources reporting
• Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP, COBRA, 401(k),
Workers Compensation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of benefit programs (Life, Disability, Medical, Dental, Prescription)
• Ensured leadership understanding on key employment laws and company policies to appropriately address
employee relation issues and protecting confidentiality.
• Develop and implement impactful training on required compliance, policies, and leadership topics
• Facilitate new employee onboarding process to foster a positive team environment
• Support annual evaluation program to ensure completion, consistency, and equity
• Overall human resources responsibilities on career life cycle of associates
· Labor Relations; UAW
Coldwater Veneer, Inc. – Coldwater, MI
Human Resource Manager 6/20/2016 – 6/27/2018
Responsible for overall HR Compliance; required Federal Notices, NIS I9 updates, etc.…
Payroll; weekly payroll for 165+ employees
Benefits; enroll employees, dependents, track claims
Talent Acquisition; find best fit for specific job function
Liaison between employee enrichment and Company goal
· Work with Accounting Department; GL Summary, Reconciliation Statements, Invoicing
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital - Angola, IN
Talent Acquisition Specialist 8/17/2015 – 2/2/2016
Responsible for recruiting hospital personnel; matching skills with job duties; Avg. 50 job openings
Created relationships with Directors to find the right candidate to fit their department needs
Created a “Days-2-Fill” report for KPI charts
Assisted with orientation and On-boarding for new hires
Assisted with Payroll and other duties as assigned

Strategic Partner with Leadership
• Managed Payroll for hourly manufacturing associates: ADP, PLEX
• Experience with HRIS systems of Workday
• Recruit skill trade associates for salaried and hourly positions
• Maintain and manage government reporting requirements – MIOSHA and Human Resources reporting
• Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP, COBRA, 401(k),
Workers Compensation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of benefit programs (Life, Disability, Medical, Dental, Prescription)
• Ensured leadership understanding on key employment laws and company policies to appropriately address
employee relation issues and protecting confidentiality.
• Develop and implement impactful training on required compliance, policies, and leadership topics
• Facilitate new employee onboarding process to foster a positive team environment
• Support annual evaluation program to ensure completion, consistency, and equity
• Overall human resources responsibilities on career life cycle of associates
Labor Relations; UAW

Responsible for overall HR Compliance; required Federal Notices, NIS I9 updates, etc
Payroll; weekly payroll for 165+ employees
Benefits; enroll employees, dependents, track claims
Talent Acquisition; find best fit for specific job function
Liaison between employee enrichment and Company goal
Work with Accounting Department; GL Summary, Reconciliation Statements, Invoicing

* Responsible for payroll 200 employees; including record changes, direct, deposits, address changes, tax updates, and garnishments. Managed benefit records on vendor websites including enrollment, address changes, dependents, status changes and reconciled benefit vendor invoices.
* Recruited employees; maintained applicant tracking, interviewing orientation and E-Verify
Managed leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; and handled HR generalist workplace issues. Additionally, maintained employee files, updates, FOC files, verification of employment and court requests.
* Oversaw all building maintenance including cleaning, painting, scheduling snow and trash removal, and contacted vendors for roof damage, and issues with heating/cooling units.
* Assisted Relationship Mangers with Proposals and agreements; answered compliance questions to agents and prospective clients; Data entry in SalesForce