Lori Rodriguez

Manages County insurance programs including workers’ compensation, benefits, and FMLA to insure fiscally responsible use of County resources. Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment. Conducts initial workers compensation report and coordinates claim for employees from start to finish. Briefed new employees regarding job responsibilities, benefits, logistics, and schedules. Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.

Responsible for the recruitment of County wide positions using various online web-sites. Conducted testing, employment verification, monitored drug screens results and made offers to prospective employees. Scheduled start dates, conducted new employee orientation and training. Processed E-verifications and new hire paperwork. Performed administrative duties for the Human Resources Department including processing workers compensation, property, and liability claims. Coordinated wellness program and events.

Responsible for advertising and recruiting for CNA and IHA positions. Scheduled appointments, administered testing, interviewed, ordered background checks, verified references and licensing, and created employee files. Maintained information in Home Trek system and conducted new employee orientations. Maintained and audited I9’s to ensure federal compliance and monitored required deadlines for documentation to ensure state guidelines are met for home health license. Cross-trained to process payroll in Paycor and to relieve scheduler. Worked on call as needed for after-hours emergencies.

Administered health, dental, vision, life, COBRA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, retirement plan and tuition remission. Assisted employees with claim issues, and worked with insurance carriers for resolution. Evaluated employee benefit plans and worked directly with broker on bidding for rate and benefit changes. Coordinated visits with insurance carriers and chaired benefits committee during annual renewal.. Served on safety committee and provided direction for implementing changes. Conducted new employee orientations including purchase order training and assisted with harassment training. Supervised five work-study students.

Authorized enrollments, monitored accounts balances, coordinated student payment plan enrollment, called responsible parties on late payments, sent late notice letters, prepared accounts for collections, and processed student aid refunds.