VERONICA SHANAYDA
COLUMBIA CITY,IN
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence, I enhanced benefits administration and compliance at Novae LLC, achieving significant healthcare cost reductions. Expert in FMLA and 401K management, my strategic vendor negotiations and employee counseling skills fostered robust partnerships and improved financial outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Corp Benefits Manager
Novae LLC
01.2010 - Current
- Managed FMLA administration, coordinating leave requests and tracking time off for compliance purposes.
- Audited benefit programs and agreements to optimize service delivery.
- Educated staff on the value of their benefits package through training sessions and informational materials.
- Conducted regular audits of benefit plans to identify discrepancies and maintain accuracy in records.
- Coordinated disability claims management, working closely with insurance providers to facilitate prompt resolutions for affected employees.
- Assisted employees with resolving complex benefit-related issues, providing timely support and guidance.
- Educated new hires about different benefit plans.
- Managed relationships with external vendors such as insurers and brokers, fostering strong partnerships in support of company objectives.
- Reduced overall company healthcare costs with strategic negotiations and vendor partnerships.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing employee benefits programs.
- Streamlined benefits enrollment process for smoother onboarding of new employees.
- Organized retirement planning workshops, empowering employees to make informed decisions about their financial futures.
- Improved benefits communication, resulting in increased employee understanding and participation.
- Evaluated different providers offering range of services, coverages and plan options to pick optimal choice.
- Implemented wellness programs to encourage healthy lifestyles among employees and lower insurance premiums.
- Developed and executed annual open enrollment events, ensuring timely updates to employee benefits elections.
- Kept programs in line with plan structure, company policy and legal requirements.
- Fulfilled reporting requirements of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
- Expedited benefit delivery by establishing working relationships with benefit providers.
Accounting & Payroll Manager
Novae Corp
11.2006 - 01.2010
- Established effective communication channels between finance departments to streamline information sharing and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with department heads, aligning resources with organizational goals.
- Safeguarded company assets through vigilant monitoring of account reconciliations and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of account balances, enabling informed financial decisions.
Corporate Payroll Manager
Fort Wayne Foundry
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisted in budget planning by providing accurate forecasts of labor costs based on historical trends and future projections.
- Managed corporate payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members, improving overall productivity.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations, avoiding costly penalties and fines.
- Enhanced payroll efficiency by implementing new software and streamlining processes.
- Utilized advanced Excel skills to create custom reports for management, providing valuable insights into payroll data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN12.2006
Skills
- Life Insurance Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- 401K experience
- Employee benefits administration
- Account Reconciliation
- Open enrollment coordination
- Employment law compliance
- Workers Compensation
- Benefits Administration
- FMLA Administration
- Vendor Relations
- Employee Counseling
- Benefits Program Management
- COBRA Administration
Timeline
Corp Benefits Manager
Novae LLC
01.2010 - Current
Accounting & Payroll Manager
Novae Corp
11.2006 - 01.2010
Corporate Payroll Manager
Fort Wayne Foundry
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Indiana Institute of Technology
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