James Cohen
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Experienced Benefits Administrator skilled in finding providers, setting up plans and coordinating enrollments. Solid understanding of documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Advanced organizational, problem-solving and relationship-building skills developed over my career. Skilled HR professional well-versed in setting up and administering all types of benefits plans. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hardworking and diligent with a detail-oriented and thorough approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Administrator
S&B Engineers And Constructors
11.2020 - Current
- Reviewed benefits paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages.
- Calculated deductions and disability payments.
- Managed employee benefits program for 4,000-employee company, working with vendors, providers and staff to maintain strong portfolio of insurance and retirement options.
- Played active part in annual negotiations with providers.
- Reduced benefits expenses by revamping company plans for dental, life and disability.
- Planned and delivered 8 events per year focused on enhancing employee satisfaction.
- Managed continuous enrollment processes, as well as yearly enrollment periods.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions.
- Designed, evaluated and modified benefits policies to keep programs current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
Human Resources Generalist
S&B Engineers And Constructors
01.2012 - 11.2020
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
- Managed employee rewards programs.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Basic Mathematical Abilities
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Cost Control
- Benefits Coordination
- Benefits Oversight
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Plan Administration
- Enrollment Procedures
- Enrollment Coordination
- Employee Benefits Management
- Human Resources Background
- Auditing Dependents
- Background Check Processes
- Benefits Strategies
Timeline
Benefits Administrator
S&B Engineers And Constructors
11.2020 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
S&B Engineers And Constructors
01.2012 - 11.2020
No Degree - Business Administration
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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