OLGA I. ALVAREZ, PHR
Crosby,Texas
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Benefits Manager seeking a challenging position in a reputable organization. Bringing comprehensive knowledge of benefits administration, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to develop strategic benefits packages to attract and retain talent. Adept at managing relationships with benefits providers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and effectively communicating benefits information to employees.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Manager
VINMAR INTERNATIONAL LLC
2022.12 - Current
- Directing and controlling 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
- Partnering with and manage relationships with benefit brokers, carriers, and vendors
- Overseeing open enrollment processes during second quarter
- Auditing benefit programs and agreements to optimize service delivery
- Keeping programs in line with plan structure, company policy and legal requirements
- Performing annual Non Discrimination Testing for multiple 401(k) plans
- Leading the 401(k) Annual audit for four plans
Benefits Manager
VERSA INTEGRITY GROUP INC
2018.09 - 2022.12
- Led administration and compliance of Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, self-funded medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, HDHP and PPO networks, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts
- Ensured ERISA compliance (SPD) as well as COBRA, HIPAA and FMLA compliance
- Managed HRIS report writing, data management and data file transmittals
- Managed relationships and exchange of information with insurance carriers and external brokers and consultants for claim and utilization data, enrollment information and renewals
- Spearheaded annual Open Enrollment period during 4th quarter to include HR Roadshow meetings throughout multiple states
- Managed the Ultimate Software benefits module configuration (Open Enrollment & Life Events)
- Partnered with Ultimate Software to develop and troubleshoot Interface Vendor Files
- Rolled out new Wellness program in partnership with Cigna (Motivate ME)
- Supervised, trained and coached Benefits Coordinator and Benefits Assistant
Senior Benefits Specialist
ZT WEALTH/ALTUS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2015.05 - 2018.09
- Administered benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, HSA, disability, EAP, and COBRA
- Coordinated the operation of benefits with internal and external business partners including payroll, finance, vendors, and consultants
- Reconciled health insurance invoices to ensure payments reflected actual monthly census
- Managed relationships and exchange of information with insurance carriers and external brokers and consultants for claim and utilization data, enrollment information and renewals
- Managed annual open enrollment period during 4th quarter, prepared all communication
- Supervised Benefits Assistant in all benefit administrative assignments (served as HR Mentor)
Senior HR Generalist/Benefits Specialist
UNIVERSITY GENERAL HOSPITAL
2011.12 - 2015.05
- Implemented human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, training and development, records management, employee relations and retention
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
- Administered employee benefits and retirement programs that included health, dental, life, accidental, short, and long-term disability insurances, 401k, tuition reimbursement program, EAP, and Health Savings Account
- Managed the maintenance of employee benefits using on-line data terminal
- Planned, organized, and directed the activities related to group health, group life, disability, dental, vision, and retirement plan
- Maintained and monitored employee insurance program/policies including renewal, bids, claims resolution and insurance education
- Prepared deduction/contribution reports for each payroll cycle
- Performed the reconciliation of premium reports from medical, dental, vision and life plan companies
- Built and maintained relationships with health and retirement plan providers (brokerage firm and TPA)
HR Generalist/Benefits Administrator
JACINTOPORT INTERNATIONAL LLC / SEABOARD MARINE
2008.04 - 2010.05
- Administered health and wellness benefits programs that included health, dental, life, accidental, short, and long-term disability insurances, 401k, tuition reimbursement program, EAP, FSA, and pension plans
- Worked closely with brokerage firm and TPA to ensure accurate claims processing
- Planned and conducted benefit presentations and enrollments on all new hires and assisted employees with related inquires
- Managed employee relations programs and activities
- Served as Interim HR Manager periodically
HR /Benefits Coordinator
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
2006.06 - 2007.07
- Administered benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability and accidental, death & dismemberment, educational assistance and 401(k)
- Managed Worker’s Compensation claims
- Conducted new hire process (background check, drug tests, licensure verification, new hire paperwork)
- Maintained personnel and health files
- Assisted in recruiting process (job fairs, internal & external job postings, and job line)
HR Coordinator
PPG INDUSTRIES
2003.03 - 2005.11
- Administered benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and accidental, death & dismemberment, educational assistance, and 401(k) plan
- Managed worker’s compensation and worked closely with safety representative to manage incidents and/or accidents
- Processed weekly payroll file and submitted to corporate for final processing
- Assisted in recruitment process including setting up interviews, coordinating pre-placement testing and new hire orientation
- Participated in employee relations to address employee complaints as well as administer the disciplinary process
HR Assistant
SERMATECH GAS-PATH
1997.09 - 2002.06
- Screened full-time job applicants and scheduled applicant drug testing and pre-employment physicals
- Conducted new hire orientation for all new employees
- Managed Employee Insurance Benefits [Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental, 401(k), Educational Assistance, EAP, etc]
- Coordinated and implemented annual benefit open enrollment meetings
- Managed Recruitment Process through use of staffing agencies and ad placements (pre-screened and assisted in the interview process of temporary staff)
- Managed the HRIS (PDS & Crystal Reports) by entering employee changes and terminations
- Involved in employee relations which included providing guidance to employees and managers on company policy and general employment issues
- Developed and maintained management reports for purposes including headcount, staffing and salary planning
- Managed Worker’s Compensation claims
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - HR Management
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY
San Antonio, Texas2007
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- 401K Expertise
- HR Information Systems (UKG, ADP, Ceridian, Paychex)
- Benefit Policy Interpretation
- Claims Analysis
- Disability Management
- Benefit Development
- Benefit Auditing
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Medical Insurance Understanding
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Benefits Manager
VINMAR INTERNATIONAL LLC
2022.12 - Current
Benefits Manager
VERSA INTEGRITY GROUP INC
2018.09 - 2022.12
Senior Benefits Specialist
ZT WEALTH/ALTUS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2015.05 - 2018.09
Senior HR Generalist/Benefits Specialist
UNIVERSITY GENERAL HOSPITAL
2011.12 - 2015.05
HR Generalist/Benefits Administrator
JACINTOPORT INTERNATIONAL LLC / SEABOARD MARINE
2008.04 - 2010.05
HR /Benefits Coordinator
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
2006.06 - 2007.07
HR Coordinator
PPG INDUSTRIES
2003.03 - 2005.11
HR Assistant
SERMATECH GAS-PATH
1997.09 - 2002.06
Bachelor of Business Administration - HR Management
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY
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