Aimee Bader
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Professional proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Assistant Director
Eastern Virginia Medical School
07.2012 - Current
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, maximizing the value of HR services received while minimizing costs.
- Established performance management systems to align individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Managed Self-Insured Workers Compensation Program. Investigating incidents and adjudicating claims per Federal Regulations
- Streamlined the FMLA case management process for improved efficiency and accuracy, implementing new tracking systems.
- Reduced employee leave abuse with thorough investigations and consistent policy enforcement.
- Assisted supervisors with employee performance management and offered recommendations for approach and process.
- Charged with staffing, performance management and reviews, coaching, mentoring, salary development, and budget allocations.
- Led a team of 8 HR professionals in special projects and daily operations.
Human Resources Generalist
Eastern Virginia Medical School
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Maintained Compensation Database allowing integration with existing HRIS system to house information on current job codes and job titles
- Develop and maintain institutional pay structure
- Prepared new and revised job descriptions for all classified and unclassified positions within the organization
- Conducted analysis to determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines
- Assisted with evaluation and management of employee performance evaluation process
- Designed and implemented Manager/Supervisor Training
- Counseled employees with general supervisor/subordinate problems
- Investigated employee complaints, alleged charges of discrimination, and formal employee grievances, interviewed participants, attended fact-finding conferences, and wrote Notice of Findings
- Analyzed company compensation policies with government wage and hour regulations, and prevailing rates for similar jobs in comparable industries or geographic areas
- Developed recommendations to adjust pay rates and determined the cost of the adjustment
- Participated in published salary surveys
- Served as point of contact for retirement enrollment and issues and served as an authorized signer for retirement account transactions such as loans and withdrawals.
- Enabled transition of over 1200 benefit-eligible employees from paper insurance applications to an online enrollment platform, eliminating manual processing of benefit election forms.
Benefit Specialist
Eastern Virginia Medical School
12.2008 - 11.2011
- Streamlined benefits enrollment for new hires, resulting in a quicker onboarding experience.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing efficient benefits administration processes.
- Managed relationships with insurance carriers, ensuring prompt resolution of claims and issues.
- Improved employee understanding of benefit offerings through informative presentations and workshops.
- Conducted annual open enrollment sessions, providing clear guidance to employees on plan changes and updates.
- Maintained accurate records of all employee benefits transactions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Advised employees on their eligibility for various benefit programs, assisting them in making informed decisions.
- Developed customized resources and tools to help employees better understand their benefit options and make informed choices.
- Counseled employees experiencing life events, guiding them through the necessary steps to update their benefit elections accordingly.
- Reduced company costs by conducting thorough benefits audits and identifying areas of improvement.
Human Resources Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
01.2001 - 12.2008
- Provided daily Support to the Human Resources Director, including typing correspondence, maintaining the daily calendar, and acting as department liaison
- Set up Direct Deposits for employee payroll
- Process all terminating employees
- Responsible for all COBRA notification, billing, and maintenance
- Managed insurance database for over 1600 employees
- Balance monthly Life Insurance Billing Statements
- Process monthly EEO Statistical Information reports
- Provide support to upper management as needed
- Maintain intranet website
- Order all supplies for the office
- Published Quarterly employee newsletter as well as managed calendars for Associate Director and Benefits Administrator
- Developed a new procedure to provide departments with resumes and applications via email. Reducing
- Coordinated Annual Service Awards Recognition Receptions.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of the appropriate paperwork, recording information in the human resources database.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VABachelor of Arts - Human Resources
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2023 - Current
Skills
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Managing Employee Relations
- Grievance Handling
- Performance Management
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Workers' Compensation
- ADA Compliance
- Leave Administration
Certification
Professional in Human Resource (PHR)
Awards
Presidents Award for Excellence
Volunteer Experience
- United Way
- American Cancer Society
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
Western Governors University
08.2023 - Current
Senior Assistant Director
Eastern Virginia Medical School
07.2012 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Eastern Virginia Medical School
11.2011 - 07.2012
Benefit Specialist
Eastern Virginia Medical School
12.2008 - 11.2011
Human Resources Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
01.2001 - 12.2008
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
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