Samantha Brinkman
Grass Lake
Summary
Strategic Senior Compensation and Benefits Analyst with expertise in Benefits Strategy and Regulatory Monitoring. Delivered compliance and streamlined open enrollment processes to boost employee satisfaction. Experienced in HRIS Administration and relationship management, leveraging strong analytical skills for effective benefits administration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Zingerman’s Service Network
Ann Arbor
09.2019 - Current
- Administered HDHPs, ensuring effective plan management and employee support
- Ensured compliance with Section 125 regulations, maintaining accurate benefits administration
- Executed all updates and modifications to benefit plans for employees.
- Developed annual open enrollment communications to inform and guide employees
- Performed yearly ACA required eligibility testing to verify employee qualifications.
- Review and assess 401k eligibility quarterly
- Performed comprehensive audits and generated reports for 401k compliance.
- Complete all Worker’s Compensation audits and reporting
- Review all benefit contracts yearly
- Complete hourly and salary payroll and all payroll related updates
- Submitted annual EEO-1 report to ensure adherence to federal requirements.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Brembo North America
Homer
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinated recruitment and conducted interviews for potential candidates
- Facilitate new hire orientation
- Onboarding/offboarding of associates
- Prepared training programs to enhance employee skills
- Track and maintain attendance for hourly associates
- Processed hourly payroll and ensured timely updates
- Coordinated placement of temporary associates
Human Resources Administrator
BCN Services
Ann Arbor
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted with employee relations issues, fostering a supportive workplace environment
- Onboarding/offboarding of associates
- Managed COBRA compliance and enrollment processes
- Coordinated updates between insurance providers and internal teams
- Managed reimbursement claims for FSA and HSA accounts
- Responded to client and employee inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of concerns
- Completed requests from clients and employees, facilitating smooth HR operations
Geography and Planning Department Office Assistant
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Responded to inquiries from students and faculty, providing timely assistance and information
- Answer questions from prospective students
- Answer questions for students and faculty
- Fulfilled various requests from faculty, supporting departmental operations and academic needs
- Redesigned department website to enhance user experience and accessibility for students and faculty
Education
B.S. - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2015
High School -
Grass Lake High School
Grass Lake, MIGrass Lake, MI
Skills
- Benefits administration
- Benefits strategy
- ACA compliance
- Open enrollment
- HRIS Administration
- Payroll processing
- Microsoft and Google Suite proficiency
Affiliations Awards
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) Certification in progress
- Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology
- Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society for Leadership
Timeline
Senior Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Zingerman’s Service Network
09.2019 - Current
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Brembo North America
05.2017 - 09.2019
Human Resources Administrator
BCN Services
07.2015 - 05.2017
Geography and Planning Department Office Assistant
Grand Valley State University
09.2014 - 04.2015
B.S. - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
High School -
Grass Lake High School