CLAIRE JINSIL KIM
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Experienced benefits specialist with 6+ years in benefits administration and compliance across various industries. Familiar with laws and regulations applicable to not only benefits but also general HR practice. Currently working in fashion industry supporting benefit compliance related matters for multiple houses (GUCCI, YSL, Bottega Veneta, etc) while pursuing CEBS certification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Compliance Specialist
Kering
Wayne, NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee the efficient and effective administration practices in accordance with the plan, state, and federal laws and regulations (Sec 125, ERISA, PPACA, etc)
- Responsible for all government reporting requirements (ACA, SF HCSO, 5500, etc)
- Oversee audits of the benefits program (NDT, WC, etc)
- Implement and coordinate tasks/projects with internal and external stakeholders to keep abreast of regulatory changes affecting benefit plans
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as vendors and brokers
- Support annual and ad-hoc projects with focus on ensuring plan/policy compliance, including collaborating with total rewards center of excellence team for open enrollment
Benefits/HRIS Analyst
The Avon Company
New York, NY
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitor day-to-day operation and resolve troubleshoots from employees/vendors/benefits call center
- Participate in benefit renewal process to redesign plan, prepare Open Enrollment materials, monitor project management, coordinate virtual presentations, and audit benefit/payroll register
- Reconcile and track benefit invoices to ensure data integrity
- Conduct benefits orientations for new hires/newly eligible employees
- Initiate health & wellness series by researching market trend and employee needs
- Provide back-up support to leave claim processing to ensure accurate payments
- Create, streamline, and promote benefit/wellness communication across internal systems
- Support in compliance related matters and completion of ACA filings, NDT, and annual audits
Benefits Coordinator
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Newark, NJ
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained employment and benefit changes in HRIS
- Reconciled benefit invoices to ensure data integrity
- Analyzed data and recommended improvements to ensure compliance
- Filed regulatory reports such as EEO-1, OES, NDT, 1095-C
- Administered COBRA with TPA and vendors
- Assisted in annual projects (e.g., Open Enrollment, flu shots)
- Assisted with preparing documentation for leave claims
Benefits & Compensation Coordinator
GalaxE Solutions
Somerset, NJ
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided administrative support to the benefits team
- Reviewed and approved benefit elections for new hires/qualifying life events
- Assisted with 1095-C reporting
- Assisted with annual and quarterly compensation cycle
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ01.2018
Skills
- CEBS certification in-progress
- Benefits administration/compliance
- HRIS: Workday/Ceridian/ADP/UKG Pro (UltiPro)
- Expert fluency in Korean
Timeline
Benefits Compliance Specialist
Kering
08.2022 - Current
Benefits/HRIS Analyst
The Avon Company
11.2020 - 08.2022
Benefits Coordinator
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
03.2019 - 10.2020
Benefits & Compensation Coordinator
GalaxE Solutions
12.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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