Denni Paxton
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources Specialist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Louisiana
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Led open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
- Provided support during organizational restructuring efforts, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while ensuring fair treatment of affected employees.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
Senior Human Resources Assistant
Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with HR team on various projects, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Maintained accurate personnel records, safeguarding sensitive information through strict confidentiality protocols.
- Managed employee relations with prompt conflict resolution strategies.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs for successful new hire integration.
- Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Administered benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Provided ongoing support to employees regarding HR-related inquiries and concerns.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Conducted exit interviews with terminated employees.
Enrollment Specialist
Vantage Health Plan
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Process enrollments and disenrollments
- Answer any eligibility questions from other departments
- Review and act on daily reports such as; Member Name Change, Varity, Enrollment Issues, Enrollment Status, Pharmacy Termed but Paid, Pend List, etc
- Log, review, process & audit HICS cases according to CMS & Vantage policies and guidelines
- Create, review, revise and formalize P&P's per CMS & Vantage policies and guidelines
- Complete pending requests from other departments
- Participate in bi-weekly enrollment webinar and share any updates or changes that could affect the department
- Manage Group related tasks such as new sign-ups, renewal and terminations.
Bank Teller
Marion State Bank
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Cash checks and payout money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds
- Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips
- Enter customers' transactions into computer to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts
- Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding machines
- Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents
- Count currency, coins, and checks received, by hand or using currency-counting machine, to prepare them for deposit or shipment to branch banks
- Prepare and verify cashier's checks
- Carry out special services for customers, such as ordering bank cards and checks
- Resolve problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts
- Receive mortgage loan, or public utility bill payments, verifying payment dates and amounts due
- Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.
Education
Associate's Degree for Respiratory Therapy -
Career Technical College
Monroe, LA10.2010
High School Diploma -
Sterlington High School
Sterlington, LA05.2007
Skills
Customer Relations
Professionalism and Courtesy
Employee Relations
Benefits Administration
Employment Recordkeeping
Human Resource Management Software HRMS
Human Resources Support
Relationship Building
Onboarding and Orientation
Exit Interviews and Processes
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Louisiana
01.2023 - Current
Senior Human Resources Assistant
Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2022
Enrollment Specialist
Vantage Health Plan
01.2016 - 05.2019
Bank Teller
Marion State Bank
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associate's Degree for Respiratory Therapy -
Career Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sterlington High School
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