Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Generalist

Goal-oriented and accomplished professional with more than 15 years of

progressive experience in human resource and benefits management interested

in securing senior level benefits management position.

> Highly knowledgeable in benefits administration including 401K, COBRA

and all health and welfare programs. Skilled at negotiating new

benefit programs with various vendors.

> Familiarity with multi-state leave administration and state disability

laws, as well as compliance testing.

> Ability to communicate and maintain successful relationships with top

level executives to administrative level employees.

> Proven history of improving employee relationships through mentoring

employees and managers in conflict resolution among other management

training in various topics.

> Proficient in utilizing various applications, including ADP HRB,

Microsoft Office Applications and other employer specific

applications.

Areas of Expertise

o Benefits Administration

o 401K Administration

o Compliance Testing

o Employee Relations

o Manager Training

o Leave Administration

o Management Reporting

o Manage Multiple and Competing Priorities

o Event Coordination

o Flexible And Solutions-Oriented

Professional Experience

Environmental and Occupational Risk Management -San Jose, CA

Human Resources Generalist 2008-Present

Human Resources Assistant 2006-2008

Administer all health and welfare programs for a small service consulting

corporation with 100+ employees, research additional benefit programs and

negotiate with vendors for best rates and implement new programs via

different methods of communication. Coordinate annual 401K audit. Submit

compliance testing for AAP reporting; EEO-1 and Vets-100 reporting; FSA Non-

Discrimination reporting; 401(k) Non-Discrimination and 5500 filing.

Responsible for leave administration and coordination with finance

department. Coach and mentor managers and employees in various topics.

Assist in background checks and scheduling of interviews.

> Successfully negotiated benefits with Liberty Mutual for group

discount on insurance for employees: instituted new benefits for pet

insurance as well as discounts for local gyms and venues.

> Rewrote and implemented New Hire Orientation to familiarize new

employees with benefit programs, company culture and the employee

handbook.

> Mentored with the CEO of the organization on management skills.

Matrix Absence Management -San Jose, CA

Leave Coordinator 2006

Administered family leave nationwide including FMLA, CFRA, PFL and various

state and company leaves including personal, military, bereavement and

medical. Reviewed and approved certifications, processed payroll and time

reports, consulted with employees and maintained client relationships.

Reunion Mortgage, Inc. -Milpitas, CA

Human Resources and Receptionist 2005 -

2006

Prepared new hire packets and updated HR forms. Managed broker login and

password issuance and maintained appraisal approvals. Answered phone

calls, distributed mail and ordered office supplies.

Exelixis, Inc. -San Francisco, CA

Benefits Administrator 2004 -

2005

Administered health and welfare and 401(k) benefits and leave

administration for bio-tech company of 400+ employees.

Colt Express Outsourcing. -Walnut Creek, CA

Benefits Administrator 2003 -

2004

Administered health and welfare and 401(k) benefits and leave

administration for seven companies combining over 1000+ employees.

Earlier Career

Benefits Coordinator, Zacky Farms -Fresno, CA

Sr. HR Analyst Benefits/Compensation Administrator, Grundfos Pumps Mfg

-Fresno, CA

HR Manager, Sears, Roebuck and Company -Clovis, CA

HR Representative Benefits Administrator, Lifeguard Inc. -Milpitas, CA

Education

Human Resources Certificate Program, UC Santa Cruz Extension -Santa Clara,

CA: 1996 - 1997

References

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