JENNIFER BOEHLE
Belvidere, IL 61008
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SUMMARY
Analytical and detail-oriented professional with excellent project
management, customer service and communication
skills developed through diverse human resource experience. Demonstrated
ability to work independently and in a team environment. Known for ability
to learn quickly and embrace new work processes and responsibilities. Able
to develop strong relationships within all staff levels, based on
professionalism and creativity.
Professional Experience
BELVIDERE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 100, Belvidere, IL
2006 - Present
Lincoln Elementary is a public school with approximately 700 students.
Head Secretary
Handle internal operations of elementary school office.
. Provide office management support to principal and assistant principal
through excellent time-management and communication skills. Manage
payroll reports, and information pertaining to employee benefit programs.
. Develop precise communication materials for staff and students including
newsletters, parent handbook, employee directory and teacher handbooks.
. Work effectively with 700 families - handling parent questions, problems
and complaints.
Health Conservation, Inc., Rockford, IL
2005 to 2006
National leader in mobile audiometric, respiratory and vision testing.
Human Resource and Accounting Manager
Directed staff of three in the administration of payroll, payables and
receivables, benefit programs and human resources.
. Managed the human resource function which included salary administration,
recruiting, performance appraisals, workers compensation, benefits
administration and policy review and modification.
. Directed the implementation process and conversion to new payroll system.
Created efficiencies by integrating all accounting systems to one
platform.
. Streamlined the A/R process, which enabled the department to reduce
outstanding receivables by 25%.
Sears, Roebuck and Company, Hoffman Estates, IL
2000 to 2004
A leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services
through more than 2,300 stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Benefits Communications Consultant
Managed benefit communication efforts for a diverse associate population of
over 300,000.
. Improved associate communications by creating and executing benefit
communication strategies through partnering with internal project teams
(public relations, legal, unit HR representatives) and external vendors
such as plan administrators and HR consultants.
. Streamlined annual benefits enrollment process by implementing a
paperless method for a pilot group of over 10,000 associates through
development of comprehensive online information and tools. This process
has become the corporate model for moving all associates to a paperless
method.
. Enhanced associate knowledge of benefit programs by successfully managing
the annual benefits fair for an associate population of 5,000 through
coordination of resources and activities of over 30 vendors.
. Simplified associate access to HR information and transactions online by
converting two separate associate web sites to a single web address.
. Provided timely distribution of associate communications to over 2,000
locations by effectively managing the scheduling and production of all
communication pieces and by working efficiently with external vendors.
Jennifer Boehle
CLARCOR Inc., Rockford, IL
1998 to 2000
U.S. - based manufacturer and marketer of Engine-Mobile and
Industrial/Environmental Filtration products, as well as Packaging products
for domestic and international markets.
Corporate Compensation and Retirement Plan Supervisor
Directed staff of three in the administration of corporate payroll and all
retirement related benefit programs. Included providing leadership and
support to ten domestic operating companies.
. Integrated over 2,000 active employees into the payroll/human resource
system as a result of acquisitions by developing processes and timelines
to manage acquisition activities.
. Implemented the outsourcing of tax filing services, in less than three
months, which reduced time spent on filing state, local and federal taxes
for 250 jurisdictions by 75%.
. Managed the timely and accurate processing of 4,000 weekly payroll checks
nationwide.
. Partnered with operating companies to increase awareness in the 401(k),
stock purchase and pension plans by providing clear, concise
communications.
American National Can Company, Chicago, IL
1990 to 1998
A world-leading packaging manufacturer, with core business in plastic
packaging, aluminum and semi-finished aluminum products.
Retiree Benefit Programs Supervisor, 1997-1998
Managed the administration of all retiree related benefit programs and
supervised four retiree services staff professionals responsible for
dependable customer service to 47,000 retirees and retiring employees.
. Ensured accurate and consistent application of retirement benefits and
compliance with legal plan documents and government regulations.
. Served as the Plan Administrator on behalf of the Retirement Board by
researching, reviewing and responding to retiree claim appeals.
. Provided on-going interpretation of negotiated contracts and plans
through constant contact with nationwide Human Resources staff, including
senior executive HR professionals.
Benefits Analyst, 1992-1997
Administered benefit programs for five business units with approximately
20,000 employees nationwide.
. Provided leadership for in-house development of a retiree administration
system. Included managing workflow and coordinating efforts of eight team
members, development of training materials and on-line help feature,
coordination of manual data load process for 30,000 records.
. Managed the administration of twenty Medicare Risk HMOs and developed an
efficient reporting process by standardizing the format and information
received from vendors.
. Administered the annual Flexible Benefits enrollment for 3,500 salaried
employees through development of effective enrollment materials,
efficient management of system updates and comprehensive training of
field human resource personnel.
. Redesigned the eligibility process used for passing employee changes to
healthcare providers by developing automated inforce procedures for both
active and retired populations.
Salaried Retiree Group Benefits Administrator, 1990-1992
Administered salaried retiree medical and life insurance program for 7,000
retirees, including processing of life insurance claims.
. Provided extensive customer service through written and verbal
communications. Performed monthly reconciliation of insurance eligibility
data on 15,000 active employees and 20,000 retirees.
Education
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Science in Operations Management, May 1988