Natalie E. Rice
Apollo PA **613
H - 724-***-****
C- 724-***-****
**************@*****.***
Objective To utilize my skills and education in a challenging managerial
position with emphasis on planning, organization, and follow
through.
Summary of Qualifications
. Working knowledge of federal employment laws, including the National
Labor Relations Act, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, HIPPA, COBRA, ERISA, and
OSHA regulations.
. Proven ability to manage all employee benefit programs, including health
benefits, supplemental insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, and
401(k) plans.
. Expertise demonstrated in organizing, coordinating, and managing
projects. Developed and initiated various HR related programs, such as
Merit Increase Performance Appraisal System, OSHA compliant Safety
Program; New Hire and Benefits Orientation Programs; and a Health and
Wellness Program.
. Demonstrated recruitment ability for manufacturing and technical staff.
. Excellent communication skills. Prepared advertisements and job postings
for open positions. Developed job descriptions, procedure manuals, and
Employee Handbook.
. Computer Knowledge. Proficient in all Microsoft Applications, including
Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Experienced in ADP,
Ceridian, Payroll One, and Paychex Preview Payroll Applications,
including report-writing programs of Reportsmith, Crystal Report Writing
and Paychex Report writing. Also proficient with Kronos Workforce time-
keeping applications.
. Current member of WHRA and SHRM
. Junior Achievement Volunteer
. University Conference Services, speaker, Sept 17-20th, 2006, and June 13-
16, 2007 topic "The Advantages of Having a Strategic Benefit Plan"
. University Conference Services, speaker, Jan 27th - 30th, 2008 topic
"It's Not Just About the Funds, Education is Key."
. University Conference Services, speaker, April 13-15th 2010 topic "EAP -
How to select your next great benefit."
Employment History
Leedsworld, Inc - August 2003- Currently
Benefits and Payroll Manager
. Directs payroll processing of biweekly payroll utilizing Paychex Preview
for approximately 800 employees, with annual compensation of 30+ million.
. Prepares performance review forms and directs the distribution of the
forms to supervisory personnel
. Works directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out
their responsibilities on personnel matters.
. Prepares, recommends and maintains records and procedures for controlling
personnel transactions and reporting personnel data.
. Responsible for the strategic design and delivery of benefits programs
for 1000 employees nationwide, including but not limited to: health,
dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability; life
insurance (group and voluntary); flexible medical and dependant care
spending accounts, and EAP Program.
. Work with different vendors and suppliers in relation to all benefits
programs to ensure funding and performance management of benefits is
maintained.
. Serving as Plan Administrator for the 401(k) plan and managing all
aspects to ensure ERISA compliance.
. Direct COBRA Administration procedures; FMLA and other leaves of absence
policies.
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. Conducts needs assessment, develops training curriculum and conducts
training sessions on various HR Topics. Conducts orientation programs.
. Responsible for Property/Causality and General Liability Insurance
Policies company wide, also responsible for Auto, Workers Compensation,
Ocean Cargo, Director/Officers Insurance, Crime and Fiduciary Bond
Policies.
. Directs Health and Wellness Program for all employees.
. Directs Safety Programs and chair of safety committee.
. Responsible for OSHA 200 log/OSHA 300 log
. Responsible for handling workers compensation program, accident
investigation and reporting
PDC Glass and Metal Services - April 1999-August 2003
Human Resources - Generalist
. Process weekly payroll utilizing ADP system for two locations-
approximately 325 employees
. Reconcile local tax withholdings quarterly and processing payments of
taxes accordingly
. Generate internal and external reporting needed for operations utilizing
ADP system
. Audit time reports daily utilizing the CTR timekeeping system
. Responsible for OSHA 200 log/OSHA 300 log
. Responsible for handling workers compensation program, accident
investigation and reporting
. Responsible for governmental reporting such as EEO-1, annual report of
organization, among other surveys
. Assist in advertising for current job openings
. Assist in recruitment of warehouse employees and truck drivers
. Prepare for and perform orientations for all warehouse employees and
truck drivers
. Provide high-level clerical support to the Vice President of Human
Resources
. Prepare benefits packages and answer questions relating to our benefit
program including medical, dental, life insurance, short term disability
and 401(k) program
Reed Smith Shaw & McClay LLP - August 1998 - April 1999(Temporary)
Human Resources Assistant
. Process paperwork for all new hires
. Enter data into HRIS Ceridian system and generate reports as requested
. Field phone calls from internal and external customers
. Coordinate special events such as blood drives and United Way campaigns
. Answer benefits questions and prepare benefits materials
. Organize new employee orientation and prepare orientation materials
CDS Administrators - December 1997 through July 1998
Eligibility Coordinator
. Bill employers monthly healthcare premiums
. Balance bank deposits
. Enroll employees for medical benefits
. Work closely with Highmark Blue Cross
. Utilize Highmark Blue Cross benefits enrollment system
. Provide verification and status of enrollments
. Provide general customer service
Education
. Master's Degree - December 1999, Business Administration, Robert Morris
College
. Bachelor's Degree - May 1995, Communications, University of Pittsburgh