REBECCA PARIS
Portland,OR
Summary
Results-driven Benefits Administrator with a strong focus on employee benefits programs, compliance oversight, and vendor management, delivering enhanced participation and employee satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Benefits & Leave Administrator
Slr Consulting Group
Portland, Oregon
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance through precise record management.
- Executed open enrollment for health and wellness plans, boosting participation rates significantly.
- Developed training materials on benefits options to improve employee education and understanding.
- Communicated benefits information across multiple platforms to enhance employee awareness.
- Addressed claims inquiries and resolved benefits-related issues to support employees effectively.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to optimize benefit offerings based on workforce needs.
- Managed employee leave requests and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Evaluated vendor performance to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness in benefit services.
Benefits Administrator
BIOTRONIK/Micro Systems Engineering
Lake Oswego, Oregon
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Oversaw benefits administration for over 1,200 US employees across multiple entities.
- Managed vendor relationships with 15 distinct vendors to enhance service delivery.
- Administered complex leave scenarios in partnership with third-party leave administrator.
- Ensured compliance by reviewing state leave regulations for various employee residency requirements.
- Executed daily administration tasks in ADP Workforce Now during Open Enrollment.
- Conducted payroll reconciliation and processing related to employee benefits.
- Collaborated with finance and HR to update policies and manage daily leave operations.
- Administered 401(k) programs for all US employees, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Sr. Benefits Administrator
Schnitzer Steel Industries
Portland, Oregon
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed Open Enrollment through collaboration and development of engaging webinar content.
- Oversaw vendor management for MODA and Owens & Associates, including content administration and reporting.
- Administered daily benefits for new hires, ensuring compliance with SOX regulations in California and Canada.
- Audited enrollments within UltiPro/Benefits Prime to maintain accuracy for RRSP contributions.
- Processed Union payments for health, welfare, and pension plans, managing monthly invoicing and rate adjustments.
- Conducted ongoing audits of vendor performance to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance communication regarding benefits administration processes.
- Streamlined content management systems to improve efficiency in vendor interactions.
US Benefits Analyst/HR Business Partner
Blount International Inc
Portland, Oregon
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed annual open enrollments across all US locations to educate employees on company benefits and reduce ER usage.
- Oversaw vendor management for 14 health benefit providers, including Active, Retiree, and 401(k).
- Conducted audits of health benefit systems, ensuring compliance with ACA and verifying dependent eligibility.
- Facilitated new hire benefits orientations and organized annual presentations and benefit fairs to support employee understanding.
- Executed healthcare reconciliations for all vendors, collaborating closely with finance and accounts payable.
- Identified improvement opportunities in benefit systems and employee education resources.
- Collaborated with stakeholders on the company steering committee to enhance benefit offerings and boost employee engagement.
Benefits Coordinator
JEA Senior Living
Vancouver, Washington
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Processed benefits for 3,400 employees, ensuring compliance with ACA regulations.
- Managed company-wide annual and ongoing open enrollment, adapting to high turnover and variable hours.
- Achieved 95% offer of coverage for 1,500 eligible employees through strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with brokers and vendors to develop effective benefit communications.
- Delivered ongoing support to staff regarding health benefits and human resources inquiries.
- Conducted training sessions for management team of over 150, both virtually and in-person.
- Administered Leave of Absences, maintaining accurate records and compliance.
- Oversaw IRS reporting for all active and terminated employees throughout the year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC 11-2009
Skills
- Employee benefits administration
- Leave management
- Compliance oversight
- Vendor management
- Open enrollment execution
- Audit management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Report generation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Project coordination
- Email organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal setting
- Policy development and writing
- Policy implementation strategies
- Program management
- ERISA compliance expertise
- Flexible spending account oversight
- Health savings account management
- Cost analysis and control strategies
- US and Canadian benefits administration expertise
- 401(k) and RRSP processing skills
- COBRA administration
Timeline
Lead Benefits & Leave Administrator
Slr Consulting Group
05.2024 - 01.2026
Benefits Administrator
BIOTRONIK/Micro Systems Engineering
09.2021 - 04.2024
Sr. Benefits Administrator
Schnitzer Steel Industries
06.2020 - 05.2021
US Benefits Analyst/HR Business Partner
Blount International Inc
04.2018 - 05.2020
Benefits Coordinator
JEA Senior Living
11.2014 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
The University of British Columbia