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Mai Mua

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic HR and management professional with extensive experience in benefits, compensation, incentives, compliance, and payroll. Demonstrated leadership and strategic consultation skills, effectively collaborating with managers, vendors, and employees to optimize HR functions. Expertise in managing employee compensation and benefits programs, including comprehensive open enrollment processes for medical, dental, life, vision, and other critical offerings. Recognized for strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and adaptability in fast-paced environments while ensuring compliance with employment laws such as FLSA, COBRA, and FMLA.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Benefits, HRIS, and Payroll Administrator

Pediatric Home Services
04.2024 - Current

Managed human resources functions such as benefits administration, HRIS, compliance, and payroll. Administered employee benefits such as approved new hire benefits enrollments, ran eligibility reports, tracked personal action forms, updated employee profiles, and offered COBRA. Managed LOA, FMLA, STD, and LTD requests and inquiries. Administered 401K and HSA contributions to benefit vendors. Managed HRIS system, employee personnel files and reports for business analytics and compliance such as ACA, EEOC etc. Developed streamlined procedures for timekeeping and attendance tracking, improving overall efficiency. Conducted regular audits of payroll data to ensure integrity and compliance standards were met. Resolved payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries efficiently. Administered employee benefits and deductions, transactions, and maintaining accuracy in payroll records. Processed payroll, benefits deductions, PTO payouts, manual checks, final checks, salary adjustments, and garnishments. Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.

System Integration Specialist

Old Republic Title Company
11.2021 - 06.2023

Supported client and county with integration system and applications. Provided research, resolution, and reports to clients and county. Resolved system integration issues regarding e-recording process, applications, electronic documentations, and county regulations. Provided updated county taxes, fees, required documentations, and reports to clients. Supported troubleshooting efforts for system integration issues, reducing downtime significantly.

Incentive Plan Analyst (Contract)

U.S. Bank
09.2019 - 04.2020

Provided consultation to managers and business partners on incentive plan policies, processes, and procedures. Conducted advance analytic research, metrics/scorecards, and incentive solutions to enable business line management to make business acumen. Administered complex research and resolutions to incentive plan incidents. Developed reports and provide source data to partners for business performance measurement. Generated, tested, and validated complex incentive data reporting for over 7,000 employees. Calculated incentive payments, performed audits, and submitted payments adjustments to payroll. Developed, implemented, and interpreted incentive plans. Conducted risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Human Resources Manager

University Language Center
12.2018 - 08.2019

Managed human resources functions such as recruiting, staffing, benefits administration, employee relations, compensation, compliance, and payroll. Initiated, developed, and implemented personnel policies and procedures. Administered payroll, employee leave of absence, unemployment claims, garnishments, and worker’s compensation. Processed payroll adjustments and corrections for hourly employees. Collaborated with management to plan, develop, and implement complex compliance projects. Developed and updated position descriptions and classifications. Reviewed applications, interviewed job candidates, and provided hiring recommendations, administered background checks, and conducted new employee orientation. Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire through effective sourcing strategies. Designed and executed employee engagement surveys, analyzing results to inform HR strategies. Advised management on compliance with labor laws, mitigating potential legal risks for the organization.

NA Compensation & Mobility Specialist (Contract)

Cargill Inc.
03.2018 - 04.2018

Managed North America compensation requests and solutions from business managers, HR Services, and clients. Provided consultation to stakeholders, managers, and clients on total compensation and incentives. Collaborate with NA Compensation and Global Mobility team to complete annual compensation project. Generated reports, conducted research, and completed market analysis projects.

Sr. Compensation Administrator

Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
01.2017 - 01.2018

Administered compensation program and provided consultation to management, stakeholders, and employees. Conducted annual market analysis and research to ensure market competitiveness and recommendations for business acumen. Consulted with business partners and management to develop compensation process, policies and programs. Designed, developed, and implemented salary structure. Developed position descriptions, led job evaluation committee and job classification process, conducted market surveys, and performed market pricing. Administered, calculated and processed salary increases, incentives, and market adjustments. Presented new hire orientation and compensation training. Led and coordinated various complex projects and activities. Provided consultation to management on employee relations, change management, and compensation program. Administered employee benefits and wellness programs. Maintained UKG HRIS system for recruiting, application tracking, hiring, compensation, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and performance management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Human Resources Management

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN

Skills

  • Benefits administration
  • Multi-state payroll processing
  • Payroll auditing
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • UKG, ADP, Workday, Paycom and Paychex systems
  • Microsoft Word, Excel (Vlookup, pivot tables, analytics), Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams

Certification

Professional Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Certification Institute.

Timeline

Benefits, HRIS, and Payroll Administrator

Pediatric Home Services
04.2024 - Current

System Integration Specialist

Old Republic Title Company
11.2021 - 06.2023

Incentive Plan Analyst (Contract)

U.S. Bank
09.2019 - 04.2020

Human Resources Manager

University Language Center
12.2018 - 08.2019

NA Compensation & Mobility Specialist (Contract)

Cargill Inc.
03.2018 - 04.2018

Sr. Compensation Administrator

Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor’s degree - Human Resources Management

Metropolitan State University
Mai Mua