Leslie Noles
Birmingham ,AL
Summary
Employee Benefits professional with more than 15 years of progressively responsible experience in operation of group health & welfare and retirement programs. Works to deliver optimal plans and benefit options. Dedicated to providing support to H.R. and employees, and developing communication tools to enhance understanding of benefits package.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Benefit Analyst, Global Total Rewards
Ensono, L.P.
10.2022 - Current
- Provided subject matter expertise on eligibility, coverage and other benefits matters.
- Manage processing of benefits funding for account types like HSA and FSA.
- Reviewed claims activities and wrote detailed reports.
- Reviewed, evaluated and modeled benefit trends.
- Designed self-funded benefits programs such as medical and disability
- Implemented established procedures for day-to-day service and administration of benefit plans.
- Recommend procedural changes and efficiencies by reviewing workflow and quality control.
- Manage annual Open Enrollment to include key aspect including rate planning, RFP's, Employee communication, vendor files, HR meeting, and post-enrollment clean up
- Assist HR on benefit education, benefit issues
- Handle monthly billings for vendors
- Managed leave administration
- Acted as primary contact for over 1300 employees for benefits questions, changes, and enrollment
Benefits Analyst III- Health and Welfare Plans
Vulcan Materials Company
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Handle day to day administration and operations for 12,500 employees of Health and Welfare Plans; including, Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life, Disability, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits
- Manage annual Open Enrollment to include key aspect including rate planning, RFP's, Employee communication, vendor files, HR meeting, counselor schedule, and post-enrollment clean up
- Assist local and regional HR on benefit education, benefit issues
- Handle monthly billings for vendors Handle ACA reports and provide weekly and monthly files needed for reports
- Manage leave administration
- Training employees across all benefit plans and processes
- Prepare direct bill reporting for monthly IBNR analysis and monitor high cost claimants that may effect IBNR account balance
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options
- Analyzed and reported on employee benefits data to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement
- Updated personnel handbooks and individual records to keep filed accurate and detailed
Benefits Analyst II - Retirement Plans
Vulcan Materials Company
04.2013 - 09.2019
- Managed Employee Retirements
- Handled pension calculations manual and through the calculation system; Managed Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
- Lead DOL project to ensure the plans were compliant with RMD
- Lead a lump sum payout in 2015 Helped hundreds of employees step by step through the retirement and Medicare process
- Handled benefits set up for retiree health plans
- Handled day to day questions on Pension and 401k plan
Claims/Office Manager
Jack Anthony Agency
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Oversaw daily operations for the agency and its employees
- Conducted staff training on insurance products and software
- Participated in continuing education to maintain knowledge of insurance products and plan changes
- Tracked claims Conducted quarterly reviews of insurance plans and individual policies
Project Manager
Worksite Benefit Services
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Managed Open Enrollment from beginning to end for clients
- Helped develop OE software to use for each client Created all communication material
- Helped gather pertinent information from Clients , brokers, and Vendors to ensure the best plans were selected by the client
- Conducted software and benefit plan training for counselors
Social Service Case Worker
Workplace/Company
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Developed Social service plans for cases where parental rights were being terminated
- Handled foster care placement and adoption placement
- Helped determine financial capability for foster and adoptive parents as well has set them up with appropriate vendors for their needs
- Handled speaking to the general public and groups about Foster Care to Adopt programs
- Prepared all court reports and handled testimony and suggestions for my cases in Jefferson County Family Court
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Social Work
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2007
Skills
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Proficient in Excel
- Problem Solving
- Communication and employee assistance
- Teamwork
- Employee Benefits Laws
- Benefits Explanation
Organizations
- Girls Inc of Central Alabama, 06/2013, 06/2018, Was elected to the Junior Board in 2013. Served as President of the Junior Board 2018. Fundraised through a Cajun Cook off. Increased money raised from $43,000 at the first event to over $125,000 at the last event.
- Bell Center, 08/2013, Present, Volunteering in the school, Fundraising through Mercedes Marathon, Volunteer in any events when I can
- Links Up Mentoring, 08/2005, 05/2008, Worked in the schools mentoring children ages 6-8 on issues related to self esteem, teamwork, bullying, conflict resolution social development, etc.
Hobbies and Interests
- Get CEBS licensure
- Increase MEP knowledge
- Learn Spanish
- Running
- Volunteering
- Traveling
- Outdoor activities
Additional Information
Currently earning C.E.B.S. designation. Anticipating finishing full certification in spring 2025.
Timeline
Sr. Benefit Analyst, Global Total Rewards
Ensono, L.P.
10.2022 - Current
Benefits Analyst III- Health and Welfare Plans
Vulcan Materials Company
04.2018 - 10.2022
Benefits Analyst II - Retirement Plans
Vulcan Materials Company
04.2013 - 09.2019
Claims/Office Manager
Jack Anthony Agency
05.2012 - 03.2013
Project Manager
Worksite Benefit Services
09.2009 - 05.2012
Social Service Case Worker
Workplace/Company
01.2008 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Social Work
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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