Vanna Comer
Brighton,CO
Summary
Collaborative individual with experience in providing exemplary service relating to health benefits. Skilled in leave of absence tracking, well-versed in federal and state laws related to leave, and committed to continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Specialist
City Of Westminster
06.2022 - Current
- Administer leave of absence, short-term disability, long-term disability to be in compliance with policy and state/federal regulations
- Coordinated annual open enrollment expo with 30 external and internal vendors in attendance for over 250 employees.
- Promote benefits to all benefited employees through emails, intranet, flyers, and roadshows to ensure employees were well-informed about their health benefits.
- Conducted bi-annual benefit surveys to compare our plans with other municipalities to ensure the City was within market.
Human Resources Specialist
City Of Westminster
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Process invoices for our vendors such as Aetna, Delta Dental, WEX, etc.
- Process status changes and verify new hire enrollments
- Run monthly reports for tracking and auditing
Human Resources Department Intern
City Of Westminster
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked with managers and colleagues to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and executing necessary changes.
- Spearheaded recruiting activities by representing company at job fairs, drafting final offer letters, conducting orientations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO2019
Skills
- HRIS Database Knowledge - specifically JD Edwards
- Experience and knowledge in COBRA, HFWA, HIPAA, FMLA, FAMLI, rules and regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Record Maintenance in Laserfiche
Affiliations
- Belong! Group
- Women's Affinity Group
- Healthcare Task Force
- Public Website Taskforce
Soft Skills
- Written/Oral Communication
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution in high-volume environments
- Teamwork
Timeline
Benefits Specialist
City Of Westminster
06.2022 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
City Of Westminster
08.2021 - 06.2022
Human Resources Department Intern
City Of Westminster
10.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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