Eva Decrescenzo

• Assist with processing bi-weekly payroll for 4000+ employees
• Maintain consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations
• Managed conversion from payroll data entry to new payroll outsourcing service through ADP Workforce
• Track incoming and outgoing file feeds to employ error identification
• Calculate salary rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonuses and terminations using Workday, Ceridian Dayforce and ADP Workforce

• Analyzed data in compliance with US and Canada regulations such as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), California Pay Data Reporting, and Fringe Benefits for regular and Expatriate employees
• Managed Health and Welfare benefits, 401(K), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Workplace Safety and Insurance (WSIB) and State and Federal leave of absence programs
• Processed bi-weekly payroll for 17 locations with 200+ employees in US and Canada
• Processed monthly, quarterly and annual payouts for merit rewards, sales commissions and bonus programs
• Researched complex plan and participant level inquiries and projects
• Planned and delivered Health and Welfare events that focused on enhancing employee satisfaction
• Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options

• Spearheaded annual benefits review process, identifying areas for improvement or cost savings opportunities
• Reduced company costs by negotiating favorable contracts with insurance providers and vendors
• Assisted in M&A activities related to integrating employee benefits programs from acquired companies seamlessly into existing plans
• Monitored legislative changes impacting employee benefits programs such as Secure 2.0 Act, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB Act), etc., and adapting strategies accordingly for continued compliance
• Collaborated with payroll department to ensure accurate deductions related to employee benefits plans were processed correctly each pay period
• Managed relationships with external partners such as insurance carriers and brokers to ensure optimal service levels for both the company and its employees
• Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements and annual compliance filings, such as Non-discrimination testing (NDT), Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), Defined Contribution (DC), Defined Benefit (DB) Plan audits for 5500 filings etc., and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Increased internal control effectiveness through diligent evaluation of processes and providing recommendations for improvement

• Administered employee benefits including health insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Basic and Voluntary Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) and Profit-sharing programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Workers' Compensation, and Wellness workshops for 700+ employees
• Developed improvements to Leave of Absence, Short-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement and Transit Subsidy programs
• Ensured compliance with Federal and State laws, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA), and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
• Handled COBRA coverage and processed Severance packages for newly Severed and COBRA-eligible participants
• Processed Evidence of Insurability (EOI) applications for Life insurance policies
• Participated in design and testing of new benefits software systems
• Reviewed Roll-over, Roth, IRAs, and 401k plans to ensure ensure compliance under IRS and plan guidelines and regulations
• Successfully expedited reporting requirements and prepared 5500 Government Forms and related schedules
• Initiated comprehensive plan audits to ensure viability, stability, compliance of business operations
• Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into Kronos

• Managed various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental, vision, leave of absence and life insurance packages
• Facilitated day-to-day functioning of benefits department
• Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options
• Managed company's in-house Leave of Absence program for multiple states
• Coordinated submission and processing of life insurance claims
• Fulfilled all reporting requirements of relevant government regulations, including Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• Responsible for processing full terminations, in-service/hardship withdrawals, minimum distributions, fund transfers and loans
• Assisted with development of seminars and training materials for Health and Welfare programs