Amy Ford
Cincinnati Reds
Loveland,OH
1
Language
19
years of professional experience
Dedicated Benefits Professional transitioning into a Total Rewards Manager role, backed by 15 years of hands-on experience administering 401(k), health insurance, and merit-increase cycles. Skilled in HRIS data management, compliance, and implementing cost-effective benefits packages.
Work History
Manager, Benefits and Wellness
10 Years 9 Months- Lead the administration for company-wide employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance, supplemental/voluntary benefits, and retirement plans, including preparation for annual open enrollment.
- Identify and make continuous improvements in administration.
- Develop innovative, and cost-effective employee programs - from feasibility analysis, implementation, to ongoing operations.
- Assist, advise, and counsel employees and dependents on complex or sensitive benefit-related questions.
- Collaborate with internal partners in Human Resources (HR), Payroll, Finance, Marketing, Legal, etc. to create and sustain best-in-class employee benefit programs
- Oversee relationships with external vendors, consultants, and their onsite staff and ensure excellence in partner/vendor performance
- Own leave of absence and accommodations strategy and oversight.
- Develop and execute a wellness strategy encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being; evaluate program effectiveness using engagement and outcomes data.
HR Generalist/Benefits Administrator
1 Year 2 MonthsInterim Benefits Manager (Contract)
3 Months- Serving as a contracted Benefits Consultant for a 2-3 month assignment invoiced through Strategic HR, Inc.
- Leading all functions of benefits administration for the Company, including reconciliation of benefits invoices, auditing enrollment and presenting new hire orientations.
- Reason for Leaving: End of contract/project
Payroll/Benefits Manager (Contract)
2 Months- Served as a contracted Payroll/Benefits Manager invoiced through Strategic HR, Inc.
- Lead all functions of payroll and benefits administration for the Company.
- Lead and administered the annual benefits open enrollment process for 140+ employees.
- Reason for Leaving: End of contract/project
Interim Human Resources Manager (Contract)
1 Month- Served as a contracted HR Manager invoiced through Strategic HR, Inc.
- Lead all functions of human resources including recruiting, benefits administration, employee engagement, professional development and performance management.
- Administered a ground-breaking wellness initiative.
- Reason for Leaving: End of contract
HR Generalist/Benefits Administrator
1 Year 3 Months- Primary leader in benefits administration, HRIS analysis and full-cycle recruiting/staffing
- New hire orientation, leave of absence tracking (FMLA, workers’ compensation, disability), compensation analysis, employee relations management, policy development, performance management administration, compliance, and training and development for 300+ employees.
- Provided advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures and documentation.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
- Reason for Leaving: Laid off due to company downsizing
Human Resources Generalist
2 Years 3 Months- Recruiting, new hire orientation, leave of absence tracking (FMLA, workers’ compensation, disability), compensation, employee relations, policy development, performance management compliance, and training and development for 250+ employees.
- Designed and conducted new employee orientations.
- Administered and explained benefits to employees, serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
- Worked with employees and managers to resolve employee relations issues.
- Responsible for recruiting professional staff for new and existing centers.
- Utilized job boards to search for qualified candidates.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
- Reason for Leaving: Laid off due to company downsizing
Education
MA - Labor & Employment Relations
BA - Psychology
Skills
Benefits Administration
Compensation Evaluation & Analysis
Vendor Management
Data & Cost Analysis
Compliance & Regulations (ERISA
FMLA
HIPAA
etc)
Accomplishments
- Essentials of Compensation Course (World at Work- 2026)
- Reds Emerging Leader Graduate (Reds University- 2026)
Affiliations
SHRM
World at Work
Total Rewards Cincinnati
Languages
English
Timeline
Manager, Benefits and Wellness
Cincinnati Reds
11.2015 - CurrentRead More
HR Generalist/Benefits Administrator
MediSync
09.2014 - 11.2015Read More
Interim Benefits Manager (Contract)
Perfetti Van Melle
06.2014 - 09.2014Read More
Payroll/Benefits Manager (Contract)
Crown Partners
12.2013 - 02.2014Read More
Interim Human Resources Manager (Contract)
BHDP Architecture
10.2013 - 11.2013Read More
HR Generalist/Benefits Administrator
Garretson Firm Resolution Group, Inc.
03.2012 - 06.2013Read More
Human Resources Generalist
LasikPlus/LCA Vision, Inc
09.2007 - 12.2009Read More
Wright State University
BA from Psychology
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University of Cincinnati
MA from Labor & Employment Relations
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