Bridget Greenhalgh
Manchester
Summary
Detail-oriented HR professional with extensive experience in leave management and medical benefits administration. Proven ability to guide employees through FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and multi-state PFML processes with accuracy and care. Skilled at partnering with HRIS, Legal, and Payroll to ensure compliance, timely resolutions, and consistent employee support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leave & Benefits Specialist
AW Chesterton
08.2022 - Current
- Leads end-to-end leave administration and oversees medical benefits processing, including new hire onboarding, open enrollment, and life event changes.
- Serves as primary contact for employees on all leave types: FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and state specific leave programs
- Collaborates cross-functionally with HRIS, Legal, and Payroll to ensure accurate eligibility, documentation, and payroll deductions.
- Provides guidance on health insurance coverage during unpaid leave and ensures HIPAA compliance.
- Audits benefit deductions and leave balances; maintains accurate case tracking and documentation.
- Supports return-to-work planning and communications with both the employee and manager
- Leads weekly benefits presentations for new hires, educating them on available medical plans, enrollment procedures and deadlines.
HR Coordinator
AW Chesterton
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led onboarding sessions focused on company policies, culture, and business operations to support smooth new hire integrations.
- Maintained employee files, managed ATS postings, and supported hiring coordination.
- Facilitated communication across departments for HR initiatives and recognition programs.
Digital Team Lead
Chattanooga Times Free Press
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervised team operations and addressed employee concerns and scheduling needs.
- Handled payroll coordination, performance feedback, and staffing workflows.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway01-2020
Skills
- Leave Administration
- Medical & Health Benefits
- Benefits explanation
- FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and multi state PFML and SDI comprehension
- New Hire & Open Enrollment Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: HRIS, Legal, Payroll
- Case Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Benefit Deductions
- Employee Relations
- Verbal and written communication
- HR compliance
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Mental Health First Aid – Trained in crisis response and employee support
Timeline
Leave & Benefits Specialist
AW Chesterton
08.2022 - Current
HR Coordinator
AW Chesterton
06.2022 - 08.2022
Digital Team Lead
Chattanooga Times Free Press
10.2021 - 04.2022
MBA - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University
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