Yolanda Legarda
Fort Worth
Summary
Senior Benefits Analyst with robust background in data analysis. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Adept at leveraging advanced analytical tools and methodologies to drive impactful business decisions. Consistently delivers results through teamwork and solutions-focused approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Total Rewards Sr. Analyst
GM Financial
Fort Worth, TX
12.2018 - 02.2026
- Researched and resolved complex benefit issues using multiple systems, tools and resources.
- Assisted in the completion of benefit plan compliance requirements and filings including ACA, Form 5500 filings, non-discrimination testing, etc.
- Developed comprehensive reports that enhanced understanding of operational performance and efficiency.
- Review, transmit and resolve issues with eligibility files for benefit plan vendors.
- Administered employee benefits including 401(k), Health and Welfare, HSA, FSA, PTO, EAP, and Executive Benefits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall business outcomes.
- Updated internal Sharepoint Site.
- Evaluated and managed claims related to employees death.
Sr. Benefits Specialist
DynCorp International
04.2010 - 12.2018
- Prepared professional level administrative and analytical duties and administration oversight.
- Worked on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors, including researching and responding to benefit inquiries from employees, HR, Management, and vendors.
- Worked with internal HRIS Team to setup benefit structure, test applications, and conduct plan audits to verify the integrity of the system.
- Prepared monthly benefit reports and processed monthly billing by reconciling bill against current plan enrollment and creating billing reports as needed for group plans.
- Created, updated, and reviewed communication material (SPD's, annual enrollment communication, internal website-SharePoint, and enrollment forms) as changes occur.
- Created ad-hoc reports as necessary.
- Acted as a liaison with 401k administrator.
- Assisted with the coordination of complex project such as annual enrollment, critical reporting requirements, benefit premium split pricing, and domestic and international benefits event planning arrangements.
- Provided guidance to program managers with various documentation and reports as requested within the scope of Global Benefits.
Benefits/Compensation Analyst Associate
DynCorp International
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Performed job documentation for Compensation, including descriptions and codes.
- Assisted in calculations for incentive payouts.
- Prepared documentation for incentives and stock grants.
- Performed research to support decision making for health benefit cost sharing between the Company and employees.
- Created ad-hoc reports as necessary.
Compensation Analyst
AmeriCredit
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Administered incentive program.
- Evaluated current and newly created job descriptions for components such as level cutters, an appropriate title, consideration of ADA and FLSA requirements, and descriptive knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Analyzed and made recommendations as to the exempt status of jobs.
- Participated in compensation surveys.
- Completed salary work via research, data retrieval, data computation, and data manipulation.
- Created ad-hoc reports as necessary.
- Managed the Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Assisted in the processing of the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Human Resources Generalist
AmeriCredit
10.2005 - 02.2007
- Managed the administration of leave of absences including Medical, FMLA, ADA, and military leave with employees and supervisors.
- Provided interpretation of the Leave of Absence policy, while effectively administering tracking, organizing, and processing leave of absence requests.
- Assisted in proper processing of personnel procedures and continued communication with managers, as needed regarding disciplinary action and terminations.
- Responsible for processing and coordinating unemployment claims and hearings in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality of HR matters and ensured the confidentiality of HR documents.
Education
Diploma -
North Side High School
Fort Worth, TX01.1988
Skills
- PeopleSoft
- Audit support
- Microsoft office
- Cognos
- ADP
- Oracle Applications/Cloud
- SharePoint
- Client relationship management
- Data analysis
- Advanced Excel
Certification
- PeopleSoft Query Reporting 8.5, 2011-06-06
- Wage and Hour Law Compliance Seminar, 2008-02-01
- 7 Steps to Investigate Allegations of Employee Misconduct Seminar, 2005-06-01
- Texas FMLA Update 2005 Seminar, 2005-05-01
- Preventing Mistakes in Designating FMLA Leave and Providing Employees with Written Notification Seminar, 2005-02-01
- Certified Integrated Leave Management Administrator Certification Program, 2004-08-01
- Medical Issues in the Work Place Seminar, 2004-07-01
- The Employment Law Seminar, 2004-04-01
- ADA, FMLA, and Workers' Compensation Seminar, 2002-09-01
- Untangling the Confusing Web of ADA, FMLA, and Workers' Comp Regulations Seminar, 2002-02-01
- SHRM HR Generalist Certificate Program, 2001-07-01
- The Employment Law Seminar, 2001-04-01
- SHRM College and University Learning System Program, 2000-11-01
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Total Rewards Sr. Analyst
GM Financial
12.2018 - 02.2026
Sr. Benefits Specialist
DynCorp International
04.2010 - 12.2018
Benefits/Compensation Analyst Associate
DynCorp International
01.2009 - 04.2010
Compensation Analyst
AmeriCredit
02.2007 - 04.2008
Human Resources Generalist
AmeriCredit
10.2005 - 02.2007
Diploma -
North Side High School