Lorraine Manion
Liverpool,NY
Summary
Seeking absence
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Analyst
National Grid
Syracuse, NY
04.2014 - 12.2023
- Analyzed absence policies and labor contracts to administer absence provisions for all employees
- Provide absence disability time codes to Managers/Supervisors to ensure accurate time coding for their direct reports
- Managed disability vendor relationships to ensure compliance and service quality
- Calculate disability retirements
- Collaborated with outside vendors, labor managers, and employee services for effective absence management
Manager Employee Services
National Grid
Syracuse, NY
04.2010 - 06.2014
- Led analysts in administration of health and welfare benefits and defined contribution and defined benefit plans for active and retired employees
- Managed relationships with outsourced benefit vendors to ensure optimal service delivery
- Coordinated annual open enrollment process to facilitate employee access to benefits
- Successful completion of LIPA divestiture
Recruiter
National Grid
Syracuse, NY
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Work with Hiring Managers in determining job requirements/qualifications to develop candidate pool
- Interview, and evaluate candidates and extend job offer
- Develop sourcing strategies for hard to fill vacancies
- Certified Edison Electric Testing Coordinator
Human Resources Representative
National Grid
Syracuse, NY
04.2004 - 06.2008
- Managed background checks and coordinated pre-employment physical and drug screenings to ensure compliance and readiness for new hires
- Managed employee onboarding processes for new hires across various departments.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance staff development and compliance knowledge.
- Assisted in resolving employee inquiries regarding benefits and company policies.
- Conducted employee investigations, documenting depositions and analyzing facts to provide informed recommendations
Senior Benefits Administrator
National Grid
Syracuse, NY
09.1990 - 10.2005
Education
Columbia College
Columbia, MOSkills
- Absence management
- Policy analysis
- Vendor management
- Disability administration
Skills
- Absence management
- Benefit administration
- Vendor management
- SAP
- Word
- Excel
Timeline
Lead Analyst
National Grid
04.2014 - 12.2023
Manager Employee Services
National Grid
04.2010 - 06.2014
Recruiter
National Grid
06.2008 - 09.2010
Human Resources Representative
National Grid
04.2004 - 06.2008
Senior Benefits Administrator
National Grid
09.1990 - 10.2005
Columbia College