Shawn Smith
Southfield,United States
Summary
Benefits Administrator with expertise in data integrity and administrative recordkeeping. Achieved 95% compliance in documentation standards, enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage complex data while ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Administrator - Distribution Specialist
Retirement Benefit Solutions
Herndon, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Created communication materials for compliance reports and annual mandatory withdrawals.
- Managed daily processing of distribution files and money out requests accurately and promptly.
- Maintained accurate recordkeeping of contribution files while efficiently processing money out requests.
- Reviewed census data, calculated eligibility and vesting, and reconciled plan assets effectively.
HR Benefits Analyst
Partner Personnel - American Axle Manufacturing
Detroit, MI
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported annual enrollment project and new plan implementation for six months.
- Collaborated with business partners and HR team to identify and implement enhancements.
- Assisted Benefits Manager with Health & Welfare strategy, design, and plan interpretation.
- Evaluated employee benefits contracts and design documents for accuracy.
- Analyzed enrollment patterns and employee responses to optimize processes.
- Created communications for annual enrollment and summarized employee benefits data.
- Managed records and benefit data using HRIS for accurate vendor information transfer.
- Audited benefits-related information to ensure compliance and data integrity.
Pension Assistant
Midwest Pension Actuaries
Farmington Hills, MI
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared annual valuation reports to ensure compliance with retirement plan standards.
- Compiled and submitted Form 5500 along with related schedules and Annual Funding Notices.
- Executed benefit calculations and managed distribution paperwork with precision.
- Reviewed plan documents and census reports to evaluate participant eligibility and engagement.
Benefits Administrator
Trion Soluions LLC
Troy, MI
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed employee benefits programs, including health and welfare, workers' compensation, and 401(k) plans.
- Conducted analysis of benefit needs and trends to inform employee communications.
- Oversaw setup of benefit provisions in HRIS and ensured compliance with COBRA reporting.
- Performed monthly audits on deductions, resolving discrepancies in enrollment billing with vendors.
- Compiled data for benefits budgets, census reports, and financial analyses.
- Reviewed and approved enrollment data, payroll deductions, and new hire enrollments.
- Maintained accuracy in retirement plan data and generated eligibility reports.
- Analyzed employment-related data to produce comprehensive reports.
Benefits Administrator
Conduent HR Services
Allen Park, MI
12.2010 - 09.2017
- Administered benefit programs by maintaining employee database and addressing inquiries efficiently.
- Audited benefits-related information within financial reports to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Reviewed plan documents to clarify eligibility requirements and define eligible compensation.
- Checked incoming forms for accuracy during annual audits, ensuring adherence to IRS regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee benefit enrollments and terminations in HRIS databases.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MISkills
- Data integrity
- Provider relationship management
- Effective communication
- Invoicing audits
- Project coordination
- Interpersonal communication
- Plan administration
- Analytical skills
Timeline
Benefits Administrator - Distribution Specialist
Retirement Benefit Solutions
03.2022 - Current
HR Benefits Analyst
Partner Personnel - American Axle Manufacturing
08.2021 - 01.2022
Pension Assistant
Midwest Pension Actuaries
09.2018 - 04.2019
Benefits Administrator
Trion Soluions LLC
09.2017 - 06.2018
Benefits Administrator
Conduent HR Services
12.2010 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science -
Henry Ford College