Sarah Andersen-Gill
Tualatin,OR
Summary
Dedicated Administrative Assistant with solid background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional clerical and operational support for professionals. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office supplies, paperwork and project needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource and Benefits Administrator
Andersen Mechanical Inc
Tigard, OR
06.2017 - Current
- Managed open enrollment processes by providing guidance on available benefits and answering questions from employees regarding their options.
- Oversaw employee benefits administration, including managing workers' compensation claims and educating team members on healthcare policies and 401K plans.
- Researched various providers of employee benefits to identify the most competitive plans for employees.
- Assisted in developing communication materials for benefit-related topics such as open enrollment, wellness initiatives or changes in plan designs.
- Sourced providers to fill all company benefit positions, including medical, vision, and disability.
- Reviewed COBRA notices prior to distribution in order ensure they meet legal requirements.
- Managed employee benefit and compensation procedures.
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations when handling confidential information related to employee benefits programs.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding their benefits coverage or eligibility status.
- Maintained accurate records of employee benefit enrollments and terminations in payroll system databases.
- Oversaw administration of employee benefits and compensation.
- Oversaw enrollment of new employees and company-wide yearly enrollment period.
- Coordinated annual renewals for all group medical, dental, vision, life insurance policies as well as other voluntary programs such as flexible spending accounts.
- Participated in meetings between senior management team members and external vendors regarding proposed changes or enhancements to existing benefit programs.
- Developed and administered employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Administered employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Payroll Specialist
Irvine Unified School District,
Irvine, CA
08.2004 - 12.2012
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly and monthly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Business Management
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Data Entry
- Office Administration
- Workflow Optimization
- Self-Starter
- Professional and Polished Presentation
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Microsoft Word
- Clerical Support
- HR Experience
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- I enjoy the outdoors. From hiking, biking, paddle boarding, swimming, or up at the snow. I like to try new adventures here in Oregon.
Timeline
Human Resource and Benefits Administrator
Andersen Mechanical Inc
06.2017 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Irvine Unified School District,
08.2004 - 12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Business Management
Saddleback College
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