Jenilee Smith
Racine,WI
Summary
Collaborative individual with expertise in providing exemplary service regarding benefits support. Multitasking Benefits Specialist knowledgeable in state and federal regulations and maintaining employee confidentiality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Benefits Administrator
Uline
12.2023 - Current
- Created and implemented 2-day training program "Benefits Boot Camp" for internal HR reps. Program covers all aspects of Benefits and day-to-day administration tasks needing to be completed by branch HR members.
- Manages all aspects of day-to-day benefit functions including retirement plans, health, dental, STD & LTD, Life, and other ancillary beneits
- Manage vendor/TPA relationships to ensure contractual requirements are met and service offerings are utilized to their full extent
- Maintains/oversees compliance with company policies and state and federal regulations such as HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, and ERISA
- Evaluates efficiency and value of current benefit programs and makes recommendations for improvement
- Serves as Uline's Workday Benefits SME
- Develops wellness communication calendar to include focus pieces and events
- Handle escalated benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution
Student Manager
Warhawk Alley – James R. Connor University Center
- 05.2020
- Assists with confidential screening and selection during the hiring process
- Trains new and returning students on best practice procedures and tests their knowledge periodically
- Prepares work schedules for a team of twelve staff members
- Creates policies and procedures for training purposes
- Tracks departmental expenses using Microsoft Excel
- Troubleshoots and communicates bowling machine issues with stakeholders.
Human Resources Intern
Uline
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted detailed gap analysis for various HR System vendors
- Conducted compliance audits including sales non-compete and I-9 documentation
- Recruited for entry level positions.
Safety Intern
Spuncast, Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in submitting workers’ compensation claims
- Assisted Safety Director in implementing new policies
- Assisted Human Resources with employee orientations, recruiting at job fairs, contacting potential candidates for open job positions, and scheduling interviews
- Trained and certified new employees on forklifts and tested on forklift safety policies
- Conducted hazard awareness training
- Created Lockout Tagout Procedures for overhead cranes and CNC machines.
Education
Human Resources Management B.B.A -
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship Building
- New employee enrollment
- Written and oral communication
- Benefits Explanation
- Benefits Administration
- Proficient in Workday, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Employee benefits laws
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Relationship Management
Certification
- CEBS, 2024
- SHRM-CP, 2020
Leadershipdevelopment
Society for Human Resource Management Kenosha/Racine Area, 01/01/20, Present
Timeline
Sr. Benefits Administrator
Uline
12.2023 - Current
Human Resources Intern
Uline
05.2019 - 08.2019
Safety Intern
Spuncast, Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2018
Student Manager
Warhawk Alley – James R. Connor University Center
- 05.2020
Human Resources Management B.B.A -
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater