Meticulous and performance-driven professional with experience in administering employee health and welfare benefits for diverse corporate organizations.
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Patricia Hyde
Kent City,MI
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Mission Point Healthcare
HR Benefits Manager
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Develop and implement employee benefits policies, including health insurance and wellness programs, to attract and retain top talent
- Conduct ongoing analysis of benefits offerings, benchmark against industry standards, and make recommendations for program enhancement
- Collaborate with insurance brokers and benefit providers to negotiate contracts, evaluate plan options, and manage vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA, by monitoring legislative changes and implementing necessary adjustments
- Conduct cost analysis and budgeting for benefits programs, identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing expenditure while maintaining employee satisfaction
- Provide guidance and support to the HR team, including employee communications, open enrollment, and resolution of benefits-related inquiries
- Analyze benefits utilization data, trends, and employee feedback to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance the overall benefits experience
- Provided administrative support to 3000 employees regarding benefits across Michigan
- Successfully reduced forty-seven separate lines of coverage to four, resulting in increased savings of over $500,000.
Cascade Engineering
HR Benefits Manager
01.1998 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Oversee the management of benefits programs and ensure compliance with modified legislation
- Develop insight and expertise in benefit trends and evaluate potential enhancement in overall benefits package
- Administer all activities related to initial injury reports and medical documentation and coordinate compensation programs for employees with appropriate third-party vendors
- Manage vendor performance and internal/external audits in adherence to reporting and disclosure standards
- Function as a key liaison for programming and payroll of HRIS as well as supervising the 401(k) and retirement/savings programs
- Organize enrollment sessions for various employee benefit programs and coordinate external audits of retirement and welfare schemes
- Manage the FMLA, STD, and LTD initiatives in compliance with corporate guidelines and associated legislation
- Execute key adjustment plans and significant conversions in close collaboration with ADP, BCBSM, ESI, CIGNA, and Basic
- Manage and improve process of attendance tracking and FMLA administration with a TPA
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented numerous HRIS initiatives to streamline operational workflows and maximize the use of HR services
- Administered the maintenance and integrity of employee data for concise reporting and directed reporting to Director of Human Resources
- Supervised, formulated, and implemented wellness program and mentored two direct reporting employees to enhance overall operational effectiveness
- Monitored all vendor relationships for benefits to achieve maximal service provision
- Facilitated numerous process improvement initiatives and key automation processes for optimal user experience and increased productivity
- Ensured compliance of all benefit plans with reporting and record-keeping obligations as well as professional standards, and state and federal regulations including FMLA, ACA, and COBRA
- Utilized EDI exchanges and new platforms to streamline business processes with key focus on reducing errors and improving productivity
- Delivered extensive administrative support to 1700 employees across five states regarding employee benefits.
Education
Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, Michigan
Associate of Science from Health Insurance Claims Management
04.2008
University Overview
Skills
- HR Benefits & Compensation
- Reviewing & Auditing
- Business Growth & Development
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Complex Problem Resolution
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation & Reporting
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Certified Professional - SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Certified Specialist - Leave Management
- Certificate - Health Plan Navigation Comprehension Certification
Timeline
HR Benefits Manager
Mission Point Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
HR Benefits Manager
Cascade Engineering
01.1998 - 01.2022
Davenport University
Associate of Science from Health Insurance Claims Management