LESLIE ADKINS
Uniondale,NY
Summary
A top-performing Benefits Manager credited with overseeing all aspects of employee benefits, office management, processing payroll, accounts receivable and employment relations. Employment engagement through company events, training, and quarterly surveys. Strong expertise in office logistics relationships and project management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
BENEFITS MANAGER
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL
NEW YORK, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Manage all 500+ Union and Non-Union employee benefit plans, renewals, open enrollment yearly, COBRA, and ongoing activities relating to health and other employee benefits plans
- Point of contact for all employee communications, problem solving and resolving issues for executives and employees
- Liaison with paymaster to make sure payroll is accurate and all benefit deductions are done on schedule
- Work closely with vendors, brokers, and advocates to make sure benefits are competitive and in line with market trend
- Increased employee communications, problem-solving, and strategizing to successfully resolve employee issues and questions
- One of two mental first aiders in entire hotel.
- Kept programs in line with plan structure, company policy and legal requirements
HR MANAGER
ITIVITI USA
NEW YORK, NY
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Responsible for benefits and payroll administration, including unemployment, retirement plans, disability, group health/medical/dental coverage for 3 different entities, New York, Chicago and Canada
- Implementation and management of both self-insured and fully insured benefit plans
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
- Support current and future business needs through development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
- Organize yearly open enrollment and main person of contact for employee questions related to payroll and benefits package
- Assist Global Talent Acquisition team with interviewing local talent, reference, and background checks
- Manage local vendor relationships, plan local office events, and organize travel for employees
- Handle all travel and expenses for Executive Director and Sales team.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, •Executive Assistant
ACC CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
NEW YORK, NY
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked directly with corporate President/CEO, administered and organized both department and Presidents calendars in Outlook, coordinated travel arrangements, develop expense reports; assist with managing special projects
- Process payroll for union, non-union, and temporary employees, tracking hours and overtime for over 100 employees
- Provide HR services including manage new hire orientation & employee termination procedures, ensure state and federal regulatory compliance, maintain TTO records and develop & implement HR forms
- Make sure all property and casualty insurance are up to date.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources
SOUTHER NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
New Hampton, NH 05.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, N
Jamestown, NCSkills
Human Resource Management
40lk Plan AdministratorAA and EEOC reportingOnboarding/Off-boardingEmployee Benefit ManagementOpen EnrollmentPayroll (Bamboo, Quickbooks Namely, Cloudpay, ADP, Ascentis)Policy & Procedure DevelopmentWorkers Comp and DisabilityMicrosoft Excel, Word, Power point and AdobeImplementing skills
401K experience
Vendor relationship management
Employment law compliance
Global benefit programs administration
Benefit auditing
Timeline
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources
SOUTHER NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
05.2021 - Current
BENEFITS MANAGER
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL
01.2021 - Current
HR MANAGER
ITIVITI USA
01.2016 - 01.2021
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, •Executive Assistant
ACC CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
01.2013 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, N