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Annie Myers

Pataskala,OH

Summary

Senior Human Resources and Leave of Absence leader with over 20 years of experience supporting highly regulated, complex workforces. Specialized in leave administration, disability management, workers’ compensation, employee accommodations, and HR operations. Recognized as a trusted partner to leadership, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party administrators. Currently a Senior Leave of Absence Specialist at NetJets with a strong focus on compliance, process improvement, and employee advocacy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Leave of Absence Specialist

NetJets
08.2024 - Current

* Manage short-term and long term disability for the company. This includes other areas of leave management consisting of jury duty, military duty, personal leave and bereavement.
* Manage company workers compensation from date of injury, reporting, and loss of time. Also manage the return to work process which could include restrictions and/or accommodations.
* Work closely with managers, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, and our Third Party Administrator to manage the leave administration.
*Pilot Assistance Program - Company Monitor

Lead, Leave of Absence Administrator

NetJets
02.2022 - 08.2024

Senior Leave of Absence Administrator

NetJets
02.2021 - 08.2022

Leave of Absence Administrator

NetJets
01.2017 - 02.2021

Leave of Absence & Workers’ Compensation Administr

The Limited
02.2014 - 01.2017

r* Managed Leave of Absence, Worker’s Compensation, Employee Accommodations, and Unemployment.
Work directly with associates, managers, HR Business Partners, Payroll and Third Party Administrators to support active cases
* Completed necessary injury/wage and hour reports, State Requests and hearings
* Investigated equipment concerns attached to work injuries and partner with appropriate resources to resolve potential risks
* Organized annual Workers Compensation multi-state posting notices, training, and OSHA Log reporting
* Managed HR requests regarding benefits, payroll support, promotions, demotions, transfers, pay-rate changes, manager changes, and severance payments
* Supported corporate Associate Onboarding; lead training and orientation presentations
* Created/Published Employee and Manager Guides to navigate self-service website
* Created/Published Empower Manager and Employee Guides to help staff know how to manage their timecard process
* Created/Published Personal Leave policy and process for internal partners across corporate and field
* Participated in HR committee that revised company handbook/ focused areas: Workers Compensation /Leave of Absence

Staffing Coordinator (Contractor)

Cardinal Health
04.2011 - 01.2012

* Supported Talent Acquisition partners with contract staffing requests
* Coordinated and schedule interviews, work directly with staffing agencies
* Gather interview feedback from managers, discuss findings with suppliers and document information for future reference.
* Managed incoming candidate calls, provide callers with instructional guidance and applicant profile troubleshooting
* Managed weekly and monthly contractor time-sheet review

HR / Client Relations Coordinator

Working Partners
05.2003 - 08.2010

Duel role, divided between HR Coordinator and DFWP Client Relations
* Benefits administration - Reviewed annual rates, carrier selection, supplemental insurance needs, staff education
* Event Planning – Coordinated company flu shots, Health & Wellness workshops, Drug Free Workplace Employee Education, and Supervisor Training
* Talent Acquisition - Created job postings, screened applications, conducted first tier phone interviews, reviewed Personality Assessments, screened background reports, conducted new hire orientations
* Developed organization’s procedural flow and processes for New Hire preparation and orientation
* Assisted clients in coordinating and maintaining a Drug Free Workplace Program (DFWP) to meet company and state compliance requirements
* Managed client DFWP issues, violations, drug/alcohol testing and fit for duty requirements
* Managed Client Consortium Memberships and annual renewal processes; maintained 80% membership rate for 4 years
* Led all vendor relations between our clients and our drug/alcohol and Employee Assistance providers
* Created an “Accident Reporting Packet” that provided Safety Coordinator and employees direction on handling post-accident responsibilities; resulted in less questions, stronger documentation, and better insight on accident patterns and trends

Employee Assistance Program Account Manager

Human Factor
01.1997 - 05.2003

• Recruited providers for national Employee Assistance Program,
• Organized and created systems to conduct provider reference checks, credential and licensing verification,
• Conducted client Employee Assistance Program orientations.
• Coordinated corporate workshops and
• Manage client substance abuse and mandatory referral needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Employee Assistance Counseling

Franklin University

Skills

    Leave of Absence Administration

    Workers’ Compensation

    Disability Management

    Employee Accommodations

    HR Operations

    Crew & Contract Workforce Support

    Compliance

    Vendor & TPA Management

    Policy & Process Development

Timeline

Senior Leave of Absence Specialist

NetJets
08.2024 - Current

Lead, Leave of Absence Administrator

NetJets
02.2022 - 08.2024

Senior Leave of Absence Administrator

NetJets
02.2021 - 08.2022

Leave of Absence Administrator

NetJets
01.2017 - 02.2021

Leave of Absence & Workers’ Compensation Administr

The Limited
02.2014 - 01.2017

Staffing Coordinator (Contractor)

Cardinal Health
04.2011 - 01.2012

HR / Client Relations Coordinator

Working Partners
05.2003 - 08.2010

Employee Assistance Program Account Manager

Human Factor
01.1997 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Employee Assistance Counseling

Franklin University
Annie Myers