Human Resources Professional with 10 years of HR experience. Successfully demonstrated knowledge of HR policies and practices including benefits administration; employee relations; recruitment/retention; employee/management coaching/counseling; training; policy development/implementation and plan design; negotiation, implementation and administration of 401k, group health, life and disability programs; workers' compensation/risk management; Legal compliance affecting human resources functions - ACA, FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, OSHA, labor relations, and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey
02.2017 - 07.2023
Developed and implemented employee benefit programs for approximately 1,100 employees
Entered and maintained accurate information in HRIS system, and retrieved pertinent information retained for reporting and billing purposes
Certifying Officer for PERS, ABP, TPAF, PFRS, and DCRP, NJ State of NJ Pension systems
Administered various employee benefit programs, such as group insurance, life, medical and dental insurance, accident and disability insurance, pensions, investments, savings, and health maintenance organizations
Coordinated communication between third party administrators and other departments regarding implementation of benefit programs
Communicated regularly with external contacts such as brokers, consultants, auditors, legal counsels concerning matters pertaining to employee benefit plans
Oversaw enrollment of new employees and company-wide yearly enrollment period
Maintained employee benefits programs and informed employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends
Managed employee benefits, workers' compensation, health and pension programs and 401K plans
Oversaw administration of employee benefits and compensation.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey
09.2016 - 02.2017
Prepared job postings and manage job openings on the college applicant tracking system utilizing NeoGov and other job posting websites
Met with Committee panel members to outline the format of interviewing techniques and provide recommendation on the selection of candidates
Managed extended absence report for employees on disability leaves, FMLA, and Workers Compensation
Developed and maintained internal report for open and closed positions within the college
Audited and review staff members medical and tuition reimbursements.
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR/HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Township of Livingston
Livingston, New Jersey
06.2008 - 09.2016
Supervised administrative, clerical and intern staff
Partnered with department managers to create job descriptions and requisitions
Prepared and advertise job postings
Manage job postings on Township website
Screen resumes identifying candidates
Ensure adherence to Township policies as an EEO employer
Ensured timely Payroll and accurate processing of bi-monthly payroll through ADP
Assisted senior management in developing specifications for acquisition of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Ensure accurate communication between HR records and ADP Payroll
Developed and maintain regular schedule of internal, state, and federal reports including Open Positions, FMLA tracking, EEO, and OSHA reporting.
Education
Masters - Administrative Sciences
Fairleigh Dickenson University
May 2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Human Resources Management /Organizational Management
Thomas Edison State University
September 2016
Skills
Employment Law
Staff Recruitment & Retention
FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
HR Policies and Procedures
NJ State Payroll
Performance Management
Benefits Administration NEOGov
Edmunds Financial Software
Proficiency in HRIS Technologies
Microsoft Office
ADP Workforce Now
Ellucian Colleague
ICON Benefits Software
People-Track
Word Press webpage development
Affiliations
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, CUPA
Certifications
Activities and Honors
Member of the Honor Society Thomas Edison State University
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, CUPA
Certifications
Title IX Training, NCHERM
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
Middlesex County College
02.2017 - 07.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Middlesex County College
09.2016 - 02.2017
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR/HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Township of Livingston
06.2008 - 09.2016
Masters - Administrative Sciences
Fairleigh Dickenson University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Human Resources Management /Organizational Management
Thomas Edison State University
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