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
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
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
1998.01 - 2022.01 (24 years)
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 University Grand 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
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
HR Benefits Manager
Cascade Engineering
1998.01 - 2022.01 (24 years)
Davenport University
Associate of Science from Health Insurance Claims Management
- Certified Professional - SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Certified Specialist - Leave Management
- Certificate - Health Plan Navigation Comprehension Certification
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