Human Resources Management

NICKI GODARE

*** ***** **** ***** *****: 618-***-****

Columbia, IL 62236 Email: **********@*******.***

CAREER SUMMARY

A successful leader as a strong relationship builder with extensive

experience in the design and delivery of employee benefit plans, HRIS

management, compensation, communications, process improvement, and multi-

locations experience. Progressive experience encompassing implementations

of human resource information systems, benefit plan analysis and building

strong corporate relationships. Additional strengths include communication

skills, ability to interface with all levels, results oriented, open to

challenges and new methodologies to promote growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIGROUP, INC. St. Louis, Missouri

2007-Present

The parent company of United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit and other

subsidiaries which support the world wide operations of Vanliner Group,

Inc. (providing specialized insurance coverage for movers); Total

Transportation Services, Inc.(which sells and leases vehicles and sells

movers' supplies); SAM, a portable moving and storage solution; and

UniGroup Worldwide UTS (a global mobility management company).

Director, Benefits, Compensation & HRIS

Responsible for overall design, development, implementation,

communication and administration of the company benefit and

compensation programs. Monitor benefit and compensation plans to

ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines.

Responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of the

corporate HRIS. Direct management of payroll department and corporate

caf staff.

. Ensure that benefit and compensation programs support the

organizations strategic objectives. Direct the strategic

initiatives by utilizing information from a variety of sources

including surveys, studies, literature, and consultants.

. Direct all wellness initiatives through various programs.

. Direct and oversee the development of merit planning budgets and

pay structure adjustments. Provide direction to the company on

compensation-related issues such as base pay, merit planning,

variable incentives, long-term incentive plans, and executive

compensation.

. Develop and implement corporate benefit and compensation policies

and procedures consistent with company goals and objectives.

. Direct the operations of the HRIS. Key role in the selection

process of new technology for benefit administration, payroll and

human resources. Implementation successfully completed.

. Managed a successful transition to a new record keeper for the

company 401(k) plan which holds $20million in plan assets.

. Supported the implementation and restatement of various plans for

409A compliance.

. Increased the capability of the human resources team with

significant key hires.

. Proposed and managed a plan designed change on core medical plan

to ensure appropriate variance between plan options and adjusted

premium cost share model to achieve desired cost strategy.

. Direct the development of all benefit and compensation plan

communications.

. Direct the administration and document compliance of regulatory

functions (i.e. OSHA, EEOC, HIPAA, etc.)

. Advises, consults and serves as a member of the Human Resources

management team in the development and execution of short term and

long term range plans and budgets based on broad corporate goals,

acquisitions, strategic planning and growth objectives.

SAVE-A-LOT St. Louis,

Missouri 2002 - 2007

HRIS/Benefits Manager

Manage the HRIS data system, as well as, the Health & Welfare and

Defined Contribution benefit plans to ensure legislative compliance,

competitiveness and cost effectiveness for 8,000+ employees for Retail

Operations, Distribution and Corporate office. Additionally, direct

accountability for the facilitation of benefits education and

communication for 20 field HR Managers, Assistant Managers and

Administrative Assistants, in addition to leading and developing 4

direct reports.

. Provide VP of HR with proposals and analysis to support strategic

approaches to manage benefit plan design and lead proposals for

change related to cost containment, as well as, prepare and

present benefit plan changes for executive staff.

. Lead role in the development of a corporate wellness plan through

analysis of benefit dollars spent and the research and selection

of a Health Risk Assessment (HRA).

. Team leader for HRIS direct data feed project that included

setting controls around all retail compensation tables and

compensation plan guidelines.

. Proposed and lead a HRIS enhancement that had an ROI of $90K.

. Lead role in a major retirement plan change/enhancement.

. Managed benefit plan transition for an acquired company of 1200

employees.

. Manage SOX compliance process for new hires to ensure proper

segregation of duties.

. Developed and implemented a company wide Employee Computer Based

Training Module.

. Manage and facilitate all aspects of written and verbal

communication on benefit programs, policies and processes.

. Formed new relationships with business partners across the company in

supporting cross-divisional process efficiency as related to

consistent delivery and communications of employee benefits.

. Participated in employee focus group interviews related to employee

relation issues.

. Familiar with various HR Generalist task such as EEOC, Unemployment

Claims, Drug Testing and Wage and Hour Laws.

PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, St. Louis, Missouri 1998 -

2002

A joint-venture company between Ralston Purina and DuPont that produced soy-

foods and soy polymers.

Benefits Analyst

Responsible for the analysis and management of all health and welfare

plans, the administration of the expatriate medical plan, to ensure

program effectiveness and efficiency for 1300+ employees across 4 plants

(union contracts in two), research facilities and corporate offices.

. Managed special projects such as new trend or program evaluation, HCFA

Data Match oversight, 5500 filings and SAR preparation, development of

Benefit Statements, and use of new technology for benefit

administration.

. Project leader for the initial implementation of benefit tables and

formula calculations for the Payroll/HR Ceridian Source 550 software

package.

. Project leader for technical design and successful implementation of a

benefit Interactive Voice Response System for 1300+ employees.

. Project leader for process flows as related to benefit programs and

system administration.

. Project leader for the design and implementation of a "carved-out"

dental plan for 1300 employees.

. Managed the design of all health and welfare benefit communications

for employee population of 1300.

. Provided data as required on benefit programs related to union

negotiations, acquisitions and divestitures.

. Manage the administration of employee profit sharing plan and pension

plan.

FOX PHOTO, INC., St. Louis, Missouri 1998

Multi-location, retail Photography Company

Benefits Analyst

Responsible for the management of employee benefit contracts, agreements,

personal communication design and vendor relationships for all health and

welfare plans and the employee profit sharing plan for multi-store

locations across the United States.

. Project leader for the design and implementation as related to

benefits on administration system using ADP/HRIS software package.

. Managed and provided guidance to Benefits Coordinator on all daily

administration for benefit plans.

. Assisted in qualified plan audit.

. Developed procedural processes and managed the implementation of COBRA

administration.

HEWITT ASSOCIATES, Ltd., Lincolnshire, Illinois 1996-1997

A global outsourcing and consulting firm delivering a complete range of

human capital management services including HR and Benefits.

Pension Specialist/Benefits Project Management

Responsible for the management of administration projects for the

Incentive Investment Plan, Health and Welfare Plans and Defined Benefit

Plan for Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

. Assisted in the organization and development of a benefit center to

aid in the transition of the Defined Contribution Plan for the client.

. Provided accurate, timely responses to inquiries from participants,

Human Resource Managers, and outside legal and financial offices

regarding benefit eligibility, plan provisions, IRS regulations and

payment rights.

. Conducted various training courses designed for new associates

recruited for the client team and provided accuracy coaching for

benefit center representatives.

. Coordinated the implementation and managed a pension benefits center

for Kimberly-Clark Tissue Company, a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark

Corporation.

. Developed procedures, tailored desktop tools, managed client and third

party contacts, calculated pension benefits and consulted the client

team on Kimberly-Clark Tissue Company's plan provisions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science

Major: Psychology

Minor: Sociology

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL 1996

Professional Academic Achievements

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Program (CEBS)- coursework in

progress.

Certificate in Compensation Plans achieved April 2001.

Certificate in Employee Benefit Management achieved April 2000.

Successful completion of Leadership in Action Training

Attended various seminars relating to employee benefit compliance issues.

Professional Affiliations

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)

World At Work Member

CBN Member

Gateway Purchasers of Health Coalition (1998-2000)

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