Christine McNutt
Benefits Specialist
Port Huron,MI
Summary
Experienced Benefits Manager overseeing diverse array of plans including retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Skilled in managing company-wide maintenance needs and facilitating seamless new hire and open enrollment processes. Proven track record of developing innovative cost-saving initiatives within pension administration.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Manager
St. Clair County Community College
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented employee benefits programs aligned with organizational goals.
- Analyzed benefits data to identify trends and recommend improvements for cost efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance and quality of service delivery.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on benefits offerings, increasing program awareness and utilization.
- Managed FMLA administration, coordinating leave requests and tracking time off for compliance purposes.
- Educated staff on the value of their benefits package through training sessions and informational materials.
- Streamlined enrollment processes by introducing automated systems, enhancing user experience.
Provider Support Specialist & HR Specialist
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
09.2002 - 09.2012
- Worked in Human Resources and the Medical Staff Office coordinating the Hospital orientation for medical staff and employees. Supported physicians by ensuring that the medical staff by-laws were adhered to and updated medical staff privileges on an ongoing basis.
Workplace Educator
Hancock County Board of Education
06.1996 - 06.2001
- Designed and presented workplace training programs for a Training Consortium of 12 employers. The programs included computer skills, communication, supervisory and workplace essential skills training.
- Maintained all necessary records of attendance and necessary statistics for the grant based training provided
Manager of Compensation & Benefits
Owensboro Mercy Health Systems
05.1991 - 12.1995
- Responsible for the day to day activities of compensation and benefits administration including time & attendance, insurance, workers compensation, retirement, pay for performance system and unemployment.
- Administered compensation and benefits programs for approximately 2,000 employees.
- Assisted with the transition of a hospital merger with the local Catholic hospital. Facilitated all employee information meetings regarding changes to benefits and compensation.
- Implemented a paid time off program, and direct deposit.
- Updated all job descriptions and developed performance evaluations.
Education
B.S. - Health Care Administration
Ferris State University
01.1984
Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Skills
- Employee benefits administration
- Document preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Open enrollment coordination
- Workers compensation
- Performance management
- Vendor relations
- Health and welfare plans
- Employee communication
- Health savings accounts
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
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