Leah Kuzma
Shelby Township,MI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefit Analyst
Benefit Review Services, Inc.
Sterling Heights, MI
12.2024 - Current
- Analyze benefit plans for 14+ clients (medical, dental, vision, life, & disability) to ensure accuracy, compliance, & cost-effectiveness
- Conduct comprehensive market analyses (RateEase & 1Quote) to compare plan designs, pricing, & carrier offerings for client renewal meetings
- Prepare detailed reports, census data, & plan recommendations for client renewal meetings
- Reconcile insurance carrier billings & resolve any discrepancies
- Assist Client Services with employee eligibility, enrollments/terminations, & benefit changes
- Serve as a liaison between clients & insurance carriers to address benefit-related inquiries & resolve any issues
- Conduct audits of enrollment & billing data to identify discrepancies & ensure data integrity
- Assist clients with compliance-related documentation & benefits administration requirements (ACA, Medicare, COBRA, etc.)
Human Resources Assistant
Humanetics Group
Farmington Hills, MI
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed monthly reconciliation of medical, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance billings & prepared invoices for payment approval
- Assisted with benefit administration including open enrollment, ACA filing, & tracking eligibility
- Maintained benefit information within Ceridian Dayforce (integrations & file feeds, OE configurations, FSA/HSA enrollments, etc.)
- Acted as main point of contact for all benefit-related questions on production floor
- Reviewed daily timesheets & reported discrepancies
- Led social committee in planning employee engagement events
- Prepared & maintained various HR reports (EEOC, KPIs, global headcount, turnover, recruitment metrics, etc.)
- Assisted with Michigan training grants & funding (MiWorks! GoingPro, CTSG, etc.)
Human Resources Assistant
Nederveld, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted new-hire orientations & assisted with onboarding process
- Maintained accurate records of confidential employee information (DelTek Vision ERP)
- Assisted in payroll processing (ADP)
- Maintained professional firm & individual license renewals
- Recruited & interviewed applicants for multidiscipline engineering positions
- Managed corporate travel (SAP Concur)
- Maintained federal labor law compliance in 12+ states
- Managed PTO requests & accruals
Human Resources Intern
United Wholesale Mortgage
Pontiac, MI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Improved Campus Ambassador Program by implementing new incentives & redesigning referral system
- Performed HRIS (iCIMS) activities for applicant tracking & handling confidential employee information
- Conducted initial phone screens for DEV-X & B.A positions
- Coached internal employees in the promotion & transfer processes
- Assisted with creating & reviewing audit reports for payroll processing (ADP)
- Reviewed I-9 documentation & conducted background checks
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
Grand Valley State University
12-2022
Leadership
- ACTIVE MEMBER, SHRM Student Chapter (2021-2022)
- SENIOR CHAIRMAN, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority (2020-2021)
- VICE PRESIDENT OF EVENTS, PSE Marketing and Sales Fraternity (2019-2020)
Licenses
Michigan Resident Health, Life, & Accident Producer (Active from 12/29/2025)
Timeline
Benefit Analyst
Benefit Review Services, Inc.
12.2024 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Humanetics Group
10.2023 - 09.2024
Human Resources Assistant
Nederveld, Inc.
01.2023 - 10.2023
Human Resources Intern
United Wholesale Mortgage
05.2022 - 08.2022
BBA - Human Resources Management
Grand Valley State University