Sara Maciel
Soledad,CA
Summary
Responsive and engaging HR Benefits Coordinator skilled in supporting employees and managers with diverse HR needs. Expert with benefits administration software. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Coordinator
Foothill Packing Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions.
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
- Conducted regular audits of benefits data to identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate reporting and timely resolution of errors.
- Conducted HR and Benefits presentations for new hires, individuals and groups of employees.
- Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Assisted in policy development for leaves of absence, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
- Reduced administrative burden by implementing a centralized tracking system for all employee leaves within the organization.
Benefits Administrator
Foothill Packing Inc.
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed continuous enrollment processes, as well as yearly enrollment periods.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Understood FMLA laws and regulations and kept abreast of human resource principles, practices and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for HR staff on handling leaves of absence accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured timely and accurate completion of all required documentation for leaves of absence, minimizing potential legal exposure for the organization.
Staffing Specialist
Employnet Inc
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for administering all pre-employment screenings, as well as conduct new hire orientations and general safety trainings
- Report and document work-related accidents, incidents and or grievances involving temporary employees
- Responsible for conducting onboarding requirements: I-9,
- E-Verify, drug screening, and background check
- Handle day-to-day operations including answering high volume phone calls and emails regarding employee questions and problem solving.
- Scheduled interviews with potential candidates, filled out required paperwork and prepared introduction manuals.
- Recruited and trained individuals to work in management, hospitality, maintenance, administrative, and industrial environments
- Collaborated with hiring manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
Office Coordinator
Employnet Inc
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed the office database, payroll distribution and physical setting of the front office
- Determine appropriate match based on customer requirements
- Managed telephone and email communication systems
- Successfully managed payroll and personnel files
- Issued checks, verified check deposits, submitted payroll request and solved payroll issues.
Education
Soledad High School
Soledad, CASkills
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Benefits Explanations
- Generating Reports
- Applicant Screening
- Leave of Absence/ADA
- Confidential Records Management
- Time Management
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
Timeline
Benefits Coordinator
Foothill Packing Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2024
Benefits Administrator
Foothill Packing Inc.
08.2021 - 01.2023
Staffing Specialist
Employnet Inc
07.2020 - 08.2021
Office Coordinator
Employnet Inc
05.2019 - 07.2020
Soledad High School
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