Raylynn M. Wade
Mesa,USA
Summary
Experienced HR and administrative professional with a strong background in benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee support. Demonstrated success in providing top-notch customer service, maintaining compliance standards, and navigating intricate HR systems. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in development and continuous improvement within a new role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefit Specialist
Mesa Public Schools
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Human Resources Department
- Ensure benefit enrollment accuracy across internal systems for vendor eligibility compliance.
- Facilitate new hire orientations, presenting benefit options and guiding enrollment.
- Perform quality control and data integrity checks for benefits-related records.
- Support employees with claims, life events, policy understanding, and enrollment changes.
- Process life status updates, COBRA administration, and plan contributions (403b/457).
- Generate detailed reports for allocation and billing; manage missed payment processing.
- Human Resources Department
Payroll Clerk & Special Education Assistant I
Mesa Public Schools
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Special Education Department
- Managed TimeClock Plus for over 140 staff and ensured timely payroll processing.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets to track invoicing and Medicaid billables.
- Supported directors and department staff with clerical, ordering, and scheduling needs.
- Assisted with Extended School Year staff setup and documentation for Payroll.
- Special Education Department
Data Specialist – MPS- ASRS Retirees/ESI/Human Resources
Mesa Public Schools
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Human Resources Department
- Oversaw workflows for hiring, termination, and payroll updates using iVisions.
- Managed and approved daily timesheets and ESI staff invoices; coordinated with AP.
- Handled all incoming ESI applications and contracts with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Maintained strong communication with district leaders and retirees to ensure seamless operations.
- Human Resources Department
Education
Conversational Spanish I & II -
Phoenix College
Phoenix01.2003
Physical Therapy Assistant Program -
Kaplan College
Phoenix, AZ01.1996
Skills
- Benefits administration
- COBRA benefits administrationPayroll processing
- COBRA administration
- HIPAA compliance
- IVisions application expertise
- InTouch software expertise
- BenefitFocus
- TalentEd
- Microsoft Word
- Excel data analysis skills
- Skilled in Google Docs collaboration
- Google Sheets
- Canva design proficiency
- Cigna for Employers
Additional Coursework
- Conversational Spanish I & II, Phoenix College, Rio Salado College, 2003
- Interior Design, Scottsdale Community College, 1992-1993
Timeline
Benefit Specialist
Mesa Public Schools
02.2022 - Current
Data Specialist – MPS- ASRS Retirees/ESI/Human Resources
Mesa Public Schools
05.2019 - 02.2022
Payroll Clerk & Special Education Assistant I
Mesa Public Schools
10.2016 - 05.2022
Physical Therapy Assistant Program -
Kaplan College
Conversational Spanish I & II -
Phoenix College
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