Lisa M. Hilyard
Overland Park
Summary
Seeking to leverage my skills and knowledge to contribute to team success. I am a dedicated worker with a drive to exceed expectations and the ability to analyze data and provide solutions to complex problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Benefits Analyst
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
05.2017 - Current
- Provided support during the annual renewal process by negotiating competitive rates with vendors based on market analysis results
- Updates benefit enrollment and changes in the Health & Welfare Service Engine and other vendor systems; audits reports for ensure accuracy; and collaborates with Shook, Hardy & Bacon personnel and vendors as needed to troubleshoot issues.
- Provides advanced support to Health & Welfare Service Engine.
- Maintained accurate records about employee benefits accounts; updated system regularly per established procedures
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as HR Business Partners and Finance teams to develop strategies that align with organizational objectives
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to employee benefits accounts; updated system regularly per established procedures
- Analyzed health care trends, costs and utilization data to identify opportunities for cost savings
- Conducted extensive research into insurance carriers, plan options, pricing structures, and other related topics
- Evaluated eligibility criteria for existing programs against changing legal requirements in order to maintain compliance standards
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new hires regarding available benefits packages; answered questions related thereto
- Managed communication efforts associated with open enrollment periods including presentations, one-on-one meetings, webinars
- Assessed employee benefit plans and recommended changes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Administered COBRA notices according to applicable laws; monitored participant status throughout duration of coverage period
Senior Human Resources Specialist
City of Wichita
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Utilized analytical skillset to analyze claims data from multiple sources in order to identify areas of improvement within the organization's benefits program
- Identified discrepancies between vendor invoices and reports and actual payments made by the organization; prepared corrections when necessary
- Assisted employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
- Responded to benefit inquiries from employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments and status changes
- Managed employee benefit programs, including health, dental and vision plans, retirement plans and life insurance
- Generated reports on employee turnover and absenteeism rates
- Conducted new hire orientations and onboarding programs
- Researched best practices in human resources management strategies
- Ensured compliance with labor regulations by monitoring internal processes
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Recruited, interviewed, and selected qualified candidates for various positions
- Maintained employee records updated to ensure accuracy accuracy and compliance
- Oversaw preparation of new hire paperwork and managed on-boarding process
- Administered employee benefits and worked with providers to facilitate accurate and updated information
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Friends University
Wichita, KS05.2007
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Financial Document Review
- ACA Standards Knowledge
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Benefits Interpretation
- Data Integrity
- ADP Workforce Now
- Benefits Strategies
- Employee Benefits Laws
- Open Enrollment
- New Employee Orientation
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Health Saving Accounts
Certification
Mini-MPA Certificate
Timeline
Benefits Analyst
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
05.2017 - Current
Senior Human Resources Specialist
City of Wichita
06.2014 - 04.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Friends University
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