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Kendra Speck

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Skilled HR Administrator with a proven track record at VSR Industries, specializing in benefits administration and recruitment. Expert in federal and state regulations, with strong communication skills, I significantly contributed to the implementation of a 401(k) plan. Demonstrates exceptional time management and a knack for aligning candidate skills with company culture, ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Administrator

VSR Industries
Henderson, NV
10.2021 - Current
  • Achieves staffing demands by recruiting and evaluating candidates.
  • Pre-screen, conduct interviews, assess, and recommend eligible candidates to managers based on skills, experience, and cultural alignment.
  • Perform criminal background checks, drug screenings, and credit checks.
  • Implements and administers employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Played a key role in the process of installing the 401(k) plan for the company.
  • Onboarding new employees includes orientation packets, reviewing company policies, gathering withholding and payroll information, and explaining the benefits program. Process enrollments, changes, and terminations of benefits.
  • Process enrollments, changes, and terminations of benefits.
  • Manage the billing for employee benefits programs.
  • Collaborate with payroll to ensure that employer and employee contributions are accurate and thorough.
  • Process and administer Leave of Absence paperwork: medical, personal, FMLA, and ADA.
  • Ensure the completion, accuracy, and compliance of all personnel files, including I-9 and medical records.

Lead Benefit Administrator

Payroll Solutions Group
Las Vegas, NV
04.2006 - 10.2009
  • Maintained records for employees regarding their benefit coverage and eligibility status.
  • Oversaw employee benefits administration, including educating team members on healthcare policies and 401K plans.
  • Provided customer service support for employees inquiring about their benefits packages.
  • Managed the administration of health, life, disability, retirement, and other employee-related benefits plans.
  • Coordinated open enrollment activities including training sessions, webinars, and document distribution.
  • Ensured accuracy of monthly billing invoices from third-party administrators.
  • Processed payroll deductions related to health insurance premiums.
  • Administered employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.

Lead Benefits Representative

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05.2001 - 01.2006
  • Guided the benefit department staff regarding eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures, and other related issues.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding their benefits packages, including answering questions and resolving issues.
  • Conducted new hire orientations to explain benefit options and enrollments.
  • Managed employee changes related to benefits: enrollments, changes, terminations, and life insurance payouts.
  • Processed paperwork for FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and other types of leave of absence.
  • Created and maintained employee records related to leaves of absence, per company policies and procedures.
  • Drafted letters to employees confirming their eligibility for leave of absence benefits.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

CSN
Las Vegas

Skills

  • Recruitment and selection
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Benefits administration
  • Time management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Federal and state regulations related to benefits
  • Employment law

Timeline

HR Administrator

VSR Industries
10.2021 - Current

Lead Benefit Administrator

Payroll Solutions Group
04.2006 - 10.2009

Lead Benefits Representative

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
05.2001 - 01.2006

Some College (No Degree) -

CSN

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