Danielle Ellis

Carry out lesson plans, manage classroom for all age groups

• Assisted as Interim Benefits Manager from Sept.2022- Jan.2023
• Assist in system management, configuration, implementation, system evaluation, and project management to implement best practice configuration
• Partner with IT and third-party vendors to build and create integration files:834, and STPF
• Liaison between HR, IT, and third-party vendors to provide system support ensuring compliance and security requirements
• Responsible for data integrity of HRIS systems and processes by developing audit procedures to ensure timeliness and accuracy of data
• Benefit Administration including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, FMLA/LOA, retirement program, and tuition reimbursement
• Development and enhancement of team member communication, including text messages, postcards, flyers, and updated website messaging for open enrollment or other plan changes
• Work closely with third party administrators to ensure team member claims are handled timely and investigate benefit discrepancies and complaints
• Leave Administration and management for STD, LTD, WC, and ADA
• Closely working with Team Member Relations on complex employee relations issues regarding leaves
• Assist with review of RFPs, and Annual Open Enrollment Contracts
• Manage and assist with implementation new vendors, and updates or upgrades to existing plan documents, and HRIS enhancements or upgrades
• Assist and support compensation team with various reporting or compensation review and calculation for new hires and internal transfers
• Work with Payroll for bi-weekly pay cycle calculations and processing, reporting, and transactions with in HRIS system for3,000 employees
• Managed relationships with external partners such as insurance carriers and brokers to ensure optimal service levels for both the company and its employees.
• Conducted thorough investigations into benefit-related issues, resolving discrepancies and providing prompt resolutions for employees.
• Provided expert guidance to employees during life events impacting their benefits eligibility or coverage needs, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Collaborated with HR team to design and administer annual benefits open enrollment events, leading to a smooth process for all employees.
• Evaluated existing benefit policies and recommended improvements based on benchmarking data analysis against industry standards.
• Assisted in the development of educational materials for employee orientations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of available benefit options.
• Performed ongoing analysis of benefits program utilization patterns, identifying opportunities for cost savings or enhancements to offerings.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction with benefits packages by streamlining enrollment processes and providing personalized support.
• Supported the implementation of new benefit programs by collaborating with vendors, negotiating contracts, and overseeing system integrations.
• Developed and implemented effective communication strategies for promoting benefit programs to employees, resulting in increased participation rates.
• Maintained compliance with legal regulations by staying informed on updates to federal, state, and local laws affecting employee benefits.
• Supported continuous improvement efforts within the benefits department by identifying areas of opportunity and implementing innovative solutions to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Led training sessions for HR staff on updates to benefit plans or regulatory changes affecting administration procedures.
• Ensured accurate recordkeeping by maintaining up-to-date employee benefits data in HRIS systems and creating regular reports for management review.
• Optimized benefits administration processes through implementing efficient technology solutions and continuously monitoring performance metrics.

• Process multi-state, multi-company payroll for500+ employees
• Perform ad hoc reporting, and monthly, weekly, and quarterly payroll reports, using ADP
• Benefit Administration
• Recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of new team members
• Administer leave management including FMLA, ADA, Workers Comp, and STD, LTD
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations
• Ensuring timeliness and accuracy of required reporting, auditing, and fees
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers

• Audit HR processes to uphold compliance guidelines, ensuring all tasks align with organizational policies and legal standards.
• Act as point of contact for internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. (DNV, Joint Commission, CLIA, Stoke Audit, and ACHC)

• Assist in system management, implementation, system evaluation, and project management to implement best practice.
• BI/Cognos Reporting
• Audit HR processes to uphold compliance guidelines, ensuring all tasks align with organizational policies and legal standards.
• Act as point of contact for internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. (DNV, Joint Commission, CLIA, Stoke Audit, and ACHC)
• Develop, recommend, and implement employee relation policies.
• Participate/design delivery of supervisory/management presentations based on trends in employee activities, changes in law, employee benefits, employee safety, and progressive development.

• Support/Lead audits, and regulatory agency surveys and audits
• Supply consultation on employee relations issues of low to high complexity including conducting thorough and objective investigations and writing summary reports to support employment-related business decisions.
• Participate in HR policy development. Recommendations for policy and procedural changes that stay consistent with organizational mission and values.
• Support Organizational Development by identifying training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.
• Act as change agent through process design and approach and support change and transformation through best practice.
• Recruiting, Onboarding, and Compensation
• Sourcing, and putting together job fairs and attending recruiting events locally

• BI/Cognos Reporting and ad hoc reporting in multiple HRIS System platforms such as Paylocity, Paycor, ADP, BSwift, and UKG
• Benefit Platform/HRIS Implementation, configuration, and development
• Worked with various insurance vendors to build and support EDI files
• Present renewal and benefit program options, including more coverages
• Consultant to book of business for HR/Benefit compliance, leave administration, and policy development
• Managed Micro, Mid-level, and Macro accounts of all industries
• Prepared/Lead RFP meetings and new client implementation

• Assist in system management, implementation, system evaluation, and project management to implement best practice
• Software Implementation of MPO-Accountix, successfully moved into new HRIS platform and created processes and completed configuration for best business practice
• BI/Cognos Reporting – UltiPro, MPO-Accountix
• HRIS Operations, integrations, configuration, and development
• Payroll operations, adjustments, deductions, court mandated inquiries
• Processed, maintained and administered NYS disability, FMLA, PFL, and workers compensation

• New hire onboarding, terminations, performance management, employee relations, payroll, and benefit administration
• Stop loss reporting for self- funded benefit structure
• Job Descriptions, policy and procedure development, and handbook updates
• Union Contract compliance , negotiations, and grievances
• Conducting Internal Audits – I-9,401K, FLSA, EEOC, and ISO
• Implemented and organized the addition of an applicant tracking system, background screening, and credit reporting with new software programs and systems
• COBRA, FSA, and HSA implementation with new and more efficient vendors

• Processed, maintained, and administered employee benefits per plan design
• Managed a book of business for mid and micro accounts with approximately6,000 employees in total
• Worked with business owners and executives to manage benefits renewal packages, benefit administration, open enrollment, payroll projects, and reporting