Legretha Wingo

Certifying Officer got the State of New Jersey Pensions and Health Benefits Programs, Supervised Staff responsible for processing Health Benefits including Health, Vision, Dental and Prescription Benefits, State and Local Pension Plans including, Enrollments, Pension Reporting, Loans, Withdrawals, Retirements and all Voluntary payroll deductions. Managed the Employee Benefits Website to ensure it was updated with current information.

Processed all correspondence informing employees of changes in their benefits, new program regulations, legal requirements and compliance.

Sponsored Health Benefit Fairs during Open Enrollment, sponsored Biometric Screenings, set up a Central Office Gym and coordinated Health and Wellness Programs.

Supervised all Voluntary deductions for Tax Sheltered Annuities, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance and TransitChek

Processed The Budget, Paid Vendors for Health Benefits and other Vendor Fees.

Worked with Benefit Brokers, Benefit Carriers, Vendors, Information Services, PeopleSoft, processed RFP’s for selection of vendors, Third Party Administrators and Broker of Record.

• Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

Onboarded and Processed Pension Enrollments, Transfers, Withdrawals, Loans, Purchases, Retirements and all corresponding payroll deductions and all related duties as needed for The Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Board of Education Employees Pension Fund of Essex County.

Processed and remitted all monthly, quarterly and annual contributions, COLA, penalties and other pension related appropriations.

Researched and resolved employee inquiries.

Assisted with other Benefit related inquiries as needed.

Processed all voluntary deductions including Credit Union, United Appeal Donations, Union Dues, Life and Disability Insurance,

Processed enrollments, terminations, and Life related changes for Vision, Dental, Prescription and Podiatry Plans.

Audited bills to insure only eligible employees were enrolled.