Michael Straubinger
Chesterfield,MO
Summary
Experienced HR/Benefits professional with excellent time management skills, innovative, and forward-thinking.
Proficient in leading projects and teams.
Developed and implemented new and automated procedures to increase efficiency. Collaborative individual with expertise in providing exemplary service regarding benefits support. Multitasking Benefits Specialist knowledgeable in state and federal regulations and maintaining employee confidentiality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Specialist
Ascension
12.2021 - Current
- Consult with Legal, HR and Payroll as necessary to ensure compliance of Ascension policies and Government regulations
- Mentored, developed, and trained analyst team
- Offset benefits for QDRO calculations and manual benefit calculations
- Implemented and developed processes to increase efficiency/automation
- Maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal cross functions and external vendors
- Manage yearly RMD project
- Manage escalated issues or complaints from associates with a timely and informed approach.
Senior Pension Analyst
Ascension
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Calculated manual 'Tier 2' benefit amounts
- Consistently exceeded performance objectives and expectations
- Analyzed compensation and work history data to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Reviewed and audited pension calculations
- Remained up to date on plan regulations, procedures, and SPD's
- Mentored and trained new associates.
Pension Analyst
Ascension
07.2010 - 11.2016
- Calculated DB pension amounts and processed payments for pension distributions
- Assisted participants and HR associates by answering any questions regarding the plan, compensation data and resolved issues regarding future or existing distributions.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
07.2021
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Missouri - St. Louis
05.2010
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- Experienced in managing large volumes of work and making decisions autonomously
- Highly organized, detail oriented, analytical and results oriented
- Self-motivated, strategic, and innovative mindset
- Able to adapt and learn new responsibilities quickly
- Excellent leadership, customer focus and communication skills
- Experienced using PeopleSoft, Willis Towers Watson and Pension Gold software
- Employee Benefits Laws
Timeline
Benefits Specialist
Ascension
12.2021 - Current
Senior Pension Analyst
Ascension
11.2016 - 12.2021
Pension Analyst
Ascension
07.2010 - 11.2016
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Missouri - St. Louis