Luis Cadavid
Davie
Summary
Dedicated Benefits Manager with 7+ years of experience overseeing comprehensive benefits programs. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing employee benefit plans to attract and retain top talent. Handle company-wide maintenance needs as well as new hire and open enrollment processes. Highly competent communicator skilled in developing initiatives that improve company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Benefits Manager
The Service Companies
11.2021 - Current
- Lead the design and execution of company-wide benefit programs, resulting in a 25% increase in employee satisfaction within the first year.
- Manage an extensive suite of employee benefit programs encompassing health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, worksite benefits, and retirement plans.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to forecasts for benefits expenses, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
- Revamp and innovate workflows through process enhancement, driving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Nurture collaborative partnerships with insurance carriers and brokers, fostering healthy relationships to optimize benefit offerings.
- Lead the annual open enrollment process, including system configuration, benefit communication, and guidance to employees.
Benefits Coordinator
Castle Group
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Managed the administration of health, retirement, and wellness programs for over 1,500 employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication channels with insurance providers, facilitating seamless coordination and resolution of benefit-related matters.
- Led the reconciliation of benefits invoices, maintaining accuracy and accountability within the department.
- Oversaw the company's leave program, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations while accommodating employee needs effectively.
- Crafted and distributed benefit communication materials and presentations via the company's intranet, ensuring clarity and accessibility of critical information.
- Maintained compliance with ACA mandates and reporting, and conducted benefits training sessions for managers and employees, ensuring an understanding of benefit offerings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2016
Skills
- Benefits Administration
- Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge (ERISA, ACA)
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Open Enrollment Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Problem Solving
- Account Reconciliation
- UltiPro and Ceridian Dayforce
Accomplishments
- Introduced a groundbreaking wellness program, resulting in enhanced employee morale and the establishment of an annual company-wide wellness challenge.
- Enhanced benefit administration efficiency by consolidating multiple benefit plans under a select group of carriers, significantly simplifying management processes, and achieving a 10% cost reduction.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Corporate Benefits Manager
The Service Companies
11.2021 - Current
Benefits Coordinator
Castle Group
01.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Florida International University