Kathryn Wright
MANSFIELD
Summary
Specializing in Strategic Benefits Management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. S in benefits administration, compliance management, and employee wellness programs. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning to ensure seamless benefits operations and enhanced employee satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Benefits Manager
Megger
07.2024 - Current
- Assists Director in recommending new or modified plans.
- Develops census data and solicits insurance companies for quotations.
- Evaluates quotations and makes recommendations to management. Develops company cost information for new plans and makes recommendations to the Director concerning sharing of cost between employer and employee.
- Installs new plans and changes by preparing announcement material, booklets, and other media for communicating new plans to employees.
- Conducts employee meetings and arranges for enrollment of employees in optional plans.
- Conducts employee benefit seminars for local personnel.
- Revises and reissues all communications material on benefits. Advises and counsels management and employees on existing benefits.
- Prepares and executes, with legal consultation, benefit documentation such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies.
- Supervises preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies.
- Serves as a regular contact for staff, internal customers, insurance vendors and/or third-party administrators.
- Maintains currency in Benefits and Human Resources legislation.
HR Manager
Modoma Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhances the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
- Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
- Supports organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; and recommending changes.
- Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
- Manages a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
- Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; and counseling employees and supervisors.
- Implements employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; and designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
- Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, maintaining records, and representing the organization at hearings.
- Enforces management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
- Retains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system and keeping past and current records.
- Cultivates professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Completes human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
- Manages human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Creating, implementing, and conducting iCIMS training & development programs for our internal stakeholders
- Advances human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees, and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Processes Bi weekly payroll.
HR /Benefit Analyst
DecaDentalGroup
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Contributes to the development of the HR strategy through effective partnerships with COEs and HR Operations: (Workforce planning, Performance management and assessment, Employee training and development, Employee communication, and Benefits & Compensation.
- Prepares offer packets, benefit packets and other associate related information
- Incorporate common themes & ticket subject matter trends when building out iCIMS training resources for our 5,000+ end users in iCIMS
- Administering compensation and benefit plans
- Conducting employee onboarding and help plan training & development
- Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives
- Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise
- Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
- Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
- Undertake tasks around performance management
- Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates
- Organize quarterly and annual employee performance reviews
- Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form
- Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities
- Ensure compliance with labor regulations
Human Resources Business Partner
ChildCareGroup
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Recruitment and Staffing Oversees/coordinates the employee hiring process.
- Organizational and Culture Manages programs, policies, and procedures to support the organizational culture.
- New Employee Orientation - Assists with the new employee orientation process by updating and producing orientation manuals for staff.
- Benefits - Provides education on the availability and purpose of various benefits programs to staff members.
- Special Projects - Manages employee surveys as assigned, assists with evaluation and updating of CCG's Policies and Procedures; executes other projects and duties as assigned by the VP of People and Culture.
Workday Analyst
Intertek
Houston
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked on Workday HCM/Financial Management with Substantial functional and technical expertise in Financials solutions and HR Business Processes.
- Worked in all phases of the Workday implementation and support after go live namely - Requirement gathering, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, deploying and scheduling.
- Supported various HR modules such as Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Talent Management, Recruiting, and Finance.
- Good Understanding and created inbound/ outbound integrations Using Core Connector, Workday Studio, EIB, managed business processes, Report Writing, Creating Workday Calculated Fields, Custom Reports and converted legacy data into Workday.
Workday HRIS Analyst
AccentCare
Dallas
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Review scheduled audit reports to identify and correct data integrity issues and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Review process(s) with the HRIS team and end users to implement changes to improve data integrity and streamline processes in Workday HCM.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Develop and/or edit written system documentation.
- Verify Security access for users.
- Knowledge and application of pertinent state, federal, and local regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated current business processes associated with Human Resource Information System operations and recommended improvements when necessary.
- Designed custom dashboards for managers that provided a comprehensive view of human resource metrics.
- Analyzed existing HRIS systems, identified areas for improvement, and implemented upgrades as needed.
- Conducted training sessions with staff members to educate them on how to use the HRIS system effectively.
- Provided technical support to users on various HRIS functions such as payroll processing, timekeeping, recruitment, and benefits administration.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in Human Resources Information Systems technology.
- Created reports from HRIS data for management review and decision making.
- Performed regular maintenance activities on the HRIS system to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Participated in project teams to develop new processes or procedures related to Human Resources Information Systems.
- Implemented security protocols and access rights for different users of the HRIS system.
HR Generalist /Benefits Administration
Childcaregroup
Dallas
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Updated and maintained human resource information system for accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed employee relations matters, addressing concerns and fostering positive workplace culture.
- Implemented human resources policies and procedures across all departments to ensure compliance.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state employment laws to mitigate legal risks.
- Supported the administration of company benefits programs, including Open Enrollment and new hire processes.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, and enrollment processes.
- Coordinated with insurance carriers to resolve issues related to employee benefits.
- Performed audits and data entry into HR management system to maintain accurate records.
HR Coordinator
ABHOW
Houston
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Supported HR Director with employee benefits and recruiting.
- Responsible for benefits administration, Open Enrollment and new hire orientation.
- Processed and onboarded new hires, terminations and status changes using Taleo.
- Processed background checks, workers comp and LOA.
- Post open positions to an applicant recruiting system iCIMS.
- Sourced applications for entry level positions using an applicant tracking system.
- Conducted initial phone interview for entry level positions.
- Coordinated interview time for hiring managers for entry level positions.
- Conducted background checks through HireRight for all new employees.
- Analyzed trends in turnover rates to identify areas needing improvement in the organization's retention strategies.
- Scheduled meetings between supervisors and employees for performance appraisals or disciplinary action.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with legal requirements and company policy.
- Investigated complaints about discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees.
- Resolved employee relations issues through effective communication and problem solving techniques.
- Answered questions from staff regarding benefits packages, vacation time or other HR-related matters.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state labor laws by staying up-to-date on changes in legislation.
- Generated monthly reports regarding employee absences and tardiness.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
- Collaborated with management team to design effective compensation plans that meet organizational objectives.
- Conducted employee onboarding activities including orientation, benefits enrollment, and new hire paperwork.
- Developed training programs for managers to improve their leadership skills and knowledge of HR procedures.
- Provided guidance to supervisors on legal policies such as equal employment opportunity guidelines.
HR/Benefit Specialist
ATA Retail Service, Inc.
Houston
04.2003 - 03.2012
- Supported CFO and an employee population of 2200.
- Responsible for hiring, employee benefits, employee relations, LOA’s, performance/discipline, terminations, wage and hour compliance.
- Handled workers compensation.
- Responsible for the administration of employee benefit programs in multiple states including, medical, dental, vision, FSA and 401k.
- Responsible for monthly benefit enrollment and Open Enrollment.
- Assisted in handling background check paperwork.
- Managed a full-cycle recruiting process for all exempt and non-exempt level positions including Supply Chain, Procurement, Human Resources and Finance.
- Interacted with managers daily to determine recruiting needs.
- Determined applicant qualifications by pre-screening and interviewing applicants on a consistent set of qualifications, analyzing responses, verifying references, and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
- Developed recruiting strategies and execute programs to meet business activity.
- Extended and negotiated offers of employment to selected candidates.
- Processed full cycle on-boarding new employees.
- Conducted in-depth phone interviews.
Education
Degree Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Experience with HRIS software applications such as ADP Perspective, ADP PC/Payroll for Windows, iCIMS, Ceridian, WorkDay, PayCom, UKG, FileMaker Pro, PayLogics, UltiPro, Peoplesoft, Kronos, SAP, MS Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables), Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge and application of HR practices, principles, and applicable laws and regulations
- Employee communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Cost management
- Employee training
- Vendor management
- Payroll administration
- Policy development
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- HRIS management
- HR information systems
- Employee benefits administration
- Benefits program management
- Medical insurance
- FMLA administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Retirement plan management
- Benefits administration
Certification
- CPSP
- SPHR
Timeline
Benefits Manager
Megger
07.2024 - Current
HR Manager
Modoma Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
HR /Benefit Analyst
DecaDentalGroup
01.2020 - 07.2022
Human Resources Business Partner
ChildCareGroup
01.2019 - 01.2020
Workday Analyst
Intertek
06.2018 - 06.2019
HR Generalist /Benefits Administration
Childcaregroup
05.2018 - 01.2019
Workday HRIS Analyst
AccentCare
07.2016 - 05.2019
HR Coordinator
ABHOW
04.2012 - 04.2016
HR/Benefit Specialist
ATA Retail Service, Inc.
04.2003 - 03.2012
Degree Business Administration -
University of Phoenix