Yohanna Tadesse
Centreville,VA
Summary
Collaborative individual with expertise in providing exemplary service regarding benefits support. Multitasking Benefits Specialist knowledgeable in state and federal regulations and maintaining employee confidentiality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Benefits Specialist
CRi
11.2022 - Current
- Administer UKG system for managing leave (FMLA/LOA, ADA, and USERRA), overseeing termination processes, and handling payroll processing
- Coordinate annual open enrollment processes, communicate benefit options, deadlines, and changes to employees, and facilitate enrollment through online platforms
- Manage relationships with benefit vendors, including insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators
- Conduct new hire onboarding, presenting orientation sessions, processing paperwork, and facilitating training sessions to ensure a smooth transition for new employees
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures to promote a positive work culture and ensure legal compliance
- Collaborate with supervisors and managers to implement safety protocols and preventative measures to reduce the risk of workplace injuries and mitigate potential workers’ compensation claims.
Access control administrative assistant
SDSU Housing Office
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared and edited documents, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets using
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
- Maintained and organized filing systems, both physical and digital, to ensure easy access to important documents and information
- Supported in directing phone calls, responding to emails, and handling student inquiries
- Operated and maintained manual and technical based access control, security cameras, key systems, databases, and equipment for university systems.
Peer Couch Advisor
SDSU Wellness Center
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared and facilitated academic support workshops focusing on class registration, covid transition and consulting with academic advisors
- Conducted intake assessments to identify students' needs, strengths, and areas for growth, and tailored coaching plans accordingly
- Maintained confidentiality records relating to academics and personal files
- Developed weekly reports on each student and their progress, and of weekly activities
- Organized and led group activities and discussions to foster camaraderie among students and promote a sense of belonging within the university community.
Marketing Analytics Intern
SANDMARC
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted customers in navigating online platforms, troubleshooting technical issues, and utilizing self-service tools
- Supported market research initiatives by collecting and analyzing data related to consumer preferences, purchasing behavior, and market trends
- Utilized survey tools and conducted interviews to gather primary data from target demographics for various research projects
- Assisted in preparing comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing research findings and actionable insights to clients
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for product development and marketing strategies based on consumer insights
- Created engaging content for social media posts, blog articles, and email newsletters to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Payroll Processing
- Verbal and written communication
- New employee enrollment
- UKG Work Flow
- Documentation And Reporting
- Termination Procedures
- FMLA comprehension
- Employee benefits laws
- Worker's compensation
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office 365( Excel, Sway, planner)
- Google workspace
- Asana
- Sharepoint
- Bilingual
Timeline
HR Benefits Specialist
CRi
11.2022 - Current
Peer Couch Advisor
SDSU Wellness Center
03.2020 - 08.2020
Access control administrative assistant
SDSU Housing Office
01.2020 - 08.2021
Marketing Analytics Intern
SANDMARC
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
San Diego State University
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