MARISSA SHANNON
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Northampton,PA
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Strategic Benefits and Leave Administration professional with over 15 years of experience in managing employee benefits, disability programs, leave management, and ADA accommodations. Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) with an MBA, skilled in navigating complex employee cases, interpreting leave regulations, and partnering with third-party administrators to ensure compliance. Proven ability to align benefits programs with organizational goals while maintaining regulatory standards in fully remote environments.
Work History
Benefits Analyst II
1 Year 2 Months- Administer comprehensive health and welfare benefit programs for U.S. and Canadian employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement benefits.
- Manage all leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, long-term disability, workers compensation, and state and provincial leave programs.
- Supported ACA compliance activities, including IRS reporting, 1094-C and 1095-C form preparation, affordability calculations, minimum essential coverage tracking, and annual filing coordination to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Serve as primary liaison between employees, managers, HR business partners, The Hartford, Aetna, and all other benefit carrier and vendor partners.
- Provide expert guidance on qualifying life events, dependent eligibility verification, benefit enrollments, and return-to-work processes.
- Review and evaluate medical documentation and accommodation requests to support compliance and sound operational decision-making.
- Partner with managers and HR leaders to assess reasonable accommodation options and facilitate the ADA interactive process in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Lead and support annual open enrollment planning, communication strategy development, and HRIS system configuration.
- Conducted benefits benchmarking and program reviews, enhancing cost management initiatives and positioning total rewards competitively.
- Maintained and audited benefit plan data within HRIS platforms, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Leave and Accommodations Case Specialist
2 Years 10 Months- Acted as subject matter expert for ADA, FMLA, and leave of absence programs across multiple states, providing guidance to HR, managers, and employees.
- Led ADA interactive process, recommending accommodations, leave extensions, and fitness-for-duty determinations to ensure compliance and support employee needs.
- Conducted annual training programs on leave and accommodations for HR business partners and management teams, promoting consistent policy application and adherence to legal requirements.
- Prepared leave analytics and compliance reports to inform workforce planning and mitigate organizational risks.
- Prepared comprehensive leave analytics and compliance reports to support workforce planning and organizational risk mitigation.
HR Service Center Specialist
1 Year 3 Months- Delivered HR support and guidance to employees and managers on benefits, policies, payroll, and leave programs, enhancing employee understanding and compliance.
- Handled complex employee cases related to disability, parental leave, and FMLA, ensuring high accuracy and confidentiality while supporting employee needs.
- Facilitated new hire orientation sessions and administered I-9 verification processes in compliance with federal requirements.
- Conducted new hire orientation sessions and managed I-9 verification processes, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and smooth onboarding.
Senior Compliance Analyst
10 Years 7 Months- Interpreted complex federal and state regulations and led compliance auditing activities, ensuring adherence across multiple client accounts and business units.
- Designed and delivered compliance training initiatives for internal staff, enhancing regulatory understanding and presented regulatory reporting to senior leadership.
- Partnered with Legal and HR teams to support compliance investigations and regulatory audits, ensuring timely response to regulatory requirements.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Management
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Skills
Benefits Administration
FMLA Administration
ADA Accommodations
Leave Management
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Benefits enrollment
ACA Compliance & Reporting
HRIS Systems
Employee benefits laws
Regulatory Compliance Auditing
HR Reporting & Analytics
Benefits management
New employee enrollment
Verbal communication
Relationship building
FMLA Policy Interpretation
Benefits administration
Microsoft Excel
Verbal and written communication
Certification
Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) — Earned June 15, 2025
Timeline
Benefits Analyst II
B. Braun Medical Inc.
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
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DeSales University
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
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DeSales University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Business Management
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