Layla Viera
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Accomplished Benefits Director with a proven track record at InnovAge, adept at managing complex HR/benefits information and fostering robust vendor relationships. Excelled in strategizing competitive benefits offerings and enhancing operational efficiencies. Skilled in Workday, with exceptional problem-solving abilities, ensuring compliance and driving organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Benefits
InnovAge
Denver, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Managed employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, workers compensation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing both fully insured and self-insured benefit plans, ensuring optimal coverage and cost-efficiency for employees and the organization.
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of leave of absence and workers' compensation programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Successfully streamlined processes to improve efficiency and support employee well-being
- Created a comprehensive benefits strategy to ensure competitive offerings in the market.
- Cultivated partnerships with internal stakeholders including HR Business Partners, Finance teams, Legal Counsel, IT departments.
- Established performance goals for direct reports that aligned with organizational objectives.
- Prepared reports for senior leadership summarizing key metrics related to employee benefits utilization and cost trends over time.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the Benefits department.
- Researched employee benefit and health and safety practices, recommending changes or modifications to existing policies.
- Managed relationships with external vendors providing services such as insurance brokers, payroll providers, and third-party administrators.
Benefits Manager
InnovAge
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed healthcare benefit programs for 2000+ employees
- Oversaw open enrollment and benefit plan transfers
- Conducted benefit audits and managed reporting/data integrity
- Project managed annual merit and equity increases
- Conducted market analysis and provided salary recommendations
- Managed vendor relationships with third-party providers of benefits services.
- Developed and administered employee benefit programs, including health insurance, 401 plans, vacation and sick leave policies, and disability benefits.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the Benefits department.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
- Reviewed monthly invoices from vendors ensuring accuracy of charges.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Invoice reconciliation for benefit vendors.
Sr. Benefits Administrator
InnovAge
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Administered employee benefit programs
- Presented benefit information at new hire orientation
- Coordinated benefit procedures and annual planning meetings
- Managed company Wellness Program
Benefits Analyst
Red Robin International
Englewood, CO
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw benefits administration and eligibility
- Prepared communications for Health and Welfare benefit plans
- Collaborated with vendors to administer Leaves of Absence
- Assisted in the administration of health, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
- Invoice reconciliation for all benefit vendors.
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Present complex HR/benefits information
- Manage benefit packages
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal/state regulations
- Vendor relationship management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Workday and ADP Workforce Now
- Operations management
- Verbal and written communication
- Business strategy
- Problem-solving
- Strategies and goals
- Regulatory compliance
Affiliations
- Member, Society of Human Resources Management
- Member, World at Work
Timeline
Director, Benefits
InnovAge
08.2023 - Current
Benefits Manager
InnovAge
01.2018 - 01.2023
Sr. Benefits Administrator
InnovAge
01.2018 - 01.2021
Benefits Analyst
Red Robin International
01.2016 - 01.2017
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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