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Joyce Brannan

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Senior Benefits Administrator with over a decade of extensive expertise in HR operations and benefits administration, leveraging skills in process improvement and compliance. Proficient in utilizing HRIS and Workday systems to enhance recruitment and employee satisfaction, while advising on strategic initiatives to optimize talent acquisition and workforce quality. Committed to delivering innovative HR solutions that drive operational efficiency and employee engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr HR Specialist

C2 Technologies
06.2023 - 02.2025
  • Advise SAC (Strategic Acquisition Center) management on strategies to enhance recruitment.
  • Resolve employee issues, ensuring regulatory adherence, and satisfaction.
  • Present job offers and set pay settings, optimizing talent acquisition.
  • Provided guidance to employees on open vacancies, demonstrating strong customer service skills while resolving inquiries and concerns.

Benefits Analyst

Delta Dental
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Developed educational materials to enhance employee understanding of benefits.
  • Improved plan administration boosts compliance and employee satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with vendors to resolve billing issues, and ensure timely payments.
  • Facilitated strong vendor relationships, contributing to operational efficiency.
  • Maintained vendor payment records, enhancing financial reporting accuracy.

Benefits Eligibility Specialist

Aston Carter/Aerotek
Fayetteville, USA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assessed eligibility rules, ensuring compliance, and improving support accuracy.
  • Processed forms, boosting workflow efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Maintained case materials, enhancing information verification.
  • Explained services, increasing customer understanding and satisfaction.
  • Handled inquiries, maintaining service quality.

Benefits Services Consultant

Pro-Service Hawaii ( Temporary Contract)
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Ensured timely and accurate processing of health care benefits across payroll systems, minimizing errors, and improving operational efficiency.
  • Executed thorough audits of data during open enrollment, ensuring compliance and enhancing the participant experience.
  • Delivered exceptional consultative service to clients, enhancing understanding of health care options, and fostering strong partnerships.

Regional Technician (HR Manager)

Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau
Chicago, USA
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with Regional Census Center leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
  • Hired, managed, and trained 20 supervisors, ensuring smooth operations and goal achievement.
  • Implemented corrective actions, improving team compliance and productivity.
  • Coordinated travel logistics, optimizing resource allocation, and cost management.
  • Supervised a diverse team of supervisors and the two office managers, ensuring accurate data collection and meeting all team deadlines.

Benefits Coordinator/Benefits Administrator

Tyson Foods World Headquarters
Springdale, USA
03.2014 - 06.2019
  • Promoted from Benefits Administrator to Benefits Coordinator.
  • Managed benefits for over 1,000 employees, enhancing enrollment and benefits changes.
  • Coordinated with administrators, reducing claim response times.
  • Managed FMLA and short-term disability claims for 17 Tyson plants.
  • Ensured SAP data accuracy, completing daily reports on short-term disability, and health plan enrollments and cancellations.
  • Completed open enrollment for Tysons Foods plant locations.

As the Benefits Administrator:

  • Processed life insurance claims and long-term disability claims for Tyson employees.
  • Managed benefits programs, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Resolved complex issues, ensuring prompt and efficient solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, fostering a supportive work environment.

Education

BS - Human Resource Development

University of Arkansas
06-2016

Skills

  • Recruitment strategies
  • Employee relations
  • Benefits administration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Vendor management

Timeline

Sr HR Specialist

C2 Technologies
06.2023 - 02.2025

Benefits Analyst

Delta Dental
02.2023 - 05.2023

Benefits Eligibility Specialist

Aston Carter/Aerotek
01.2022 - 06.2022

Benefits Services Consultant

Pro-Service Hawaii ( Temporary Contract)
09.2021 - 11.2021

Regional Technician (HR Manager)

Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau
06.2019 - 12.2020

Benefits Coordinator/Benefits Administrator

Tyson Foods World Headquarters
03.2014 - 06.2019

BS - Human Resource Development

University of Arkansas