Hiron D. Stiell
Tuscaloosa, al **405
Cell: 251-***-****
*.******@*******.***
Education
The University of Alabama, College of Education
Tuscaloosa, AL
January 2008 - May 2010
. Masters Degree in Higher Education Administration
The University of Alabama, College of Arts & Sciences
Tuscaloosa, AL
August 2002- May 2006
. Bachelors of Arts in English
Minor in Human Development and Family Studies
Qualifications Profile
. Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
. Proficient knowledge in computer skills and the ability to construct
and modify complex
database models. Operating environments: MS Office Suite, Banner,
People Admin Online Employment System, Singularity Imaging System
. Strong organizational and project management skills
. Strong and effective leadership skills and conflict management
Professional Experience
The University of Alabama
Human Resources Department, Benefits Specialist
October 2008 - Present
. Benefits administrator for an institution that employs over 4,000
employees
. Facilitates the New Employee Benefits Orientation for new faculty and
staff at The University of Alabama
. Conduct retirement consultations for employees who are eligible for
the DROP program or retirement from the Alabama State Teachers'
Retirement System
. Administer FMLA, LTD, and billing for COBRA
. Assists in the review of benefit programs and makes recommendations
for changes and enhancements. Provides advice and counsel to Benefit
Coordinators and to HR Assistants on benefit-related issues and
concerns.
. Effectively interprets, administers and communicates all employee
benefits plans and answers all eligibility questions. Researches and
resolves any issues that may arise
. Provide customer service support to internal and external customers
and assists with resolving employee benefits claim issues
The University of Alabama
Human Resources Department, Human Resources Assistant
January 2008 - September 2008
Tuscaloosa, AL
. Assists with administration and tracking of Family Medical Leave in
accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; Processes
appropriate correspondence to department and/or employee
. Processes benefits enrollment forms and reconciles monthly reports
. Assists departments, employees, retirees, students, visitors and other
affiliates with inquiries, requests, processes, and issues; Provides a
high level of accurate, courteous and timely service to all customers;
Advises, informs and directs customers regarding University policies,
procedures, and programs
. Researches and responds to inquiries and assists in the preparation
and completion of a variety of human resources forms and processes;
Verifies human resource documents and forms to ensure compliance with
established human resources policies and guidelines.
. Manages retiree files and set up billing for retiree benefits
. Promoted from HR Clerk to HR Assistant within 1 year of employment
The University of Alabama
Human Resources Department, Human Resources Clerk
January 2007 - January 2008 Tuscaloosa,
AL
. Serves as the initial contact for inquiries regarding Human Resources
policies, procedures and programs
. Assists with the duties of various HR areas including payroll,
benefits, and employment
. Administers skills tests to employment applicants
. Assist potential employees with the on-line application process
. Distributes payroll checks and process other confidential documents
such as employment verifications and benefit enrollment forms
. Performs a variety of functions with personal computers and
appropriate software for various human resource processes including
form preparation, report preparation and other related functions
. Performs other duties assigned or necessary, works on special projects
assigned by supervisor
Enterprise Leasing Company
Rent-A-Car Division, Management Trainee
July 2006 - January 2007
Tuscaloosa, AL
. Coordinates quality customer interactions in the field of automotive
rental in addition to performing administrative and accounting duties
. Provides tracked sales of multiple protection packages and markets the
company's services to local vendors through one-on-one meetings and
information distribution
. Conducts basic inventory control and fleet maintenance to increase
cost effectiveness
. Worked in the branch's satellite office to provide specialized service
to one of the company's top vendors
. Customer service evaluation and collections on overdue accounts
. Performs clerical and office duties including but not limited to
assisting customers, answering multi-line telephones, and document
sorting and filing
The University of Alabama
Human Resources Department, Student Assistant
August 2005 - May 2006 Tuscaloosa,
AL
. Supports Service Center staff in execution of daily office duties
. Implements organizational skills through the filing and sorting of
confidential documents
. Performs clerical and office duties including but not limited to
assisting customers, answering multi-line telephones, and routing
calls to appropriate personnel
. Assists with various special projects as assigned by the Benefits
Manager and Service Center Staff