Human Resources Management

M ARTIN S. SKAWSKI, S PHR

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SUMMARY

Experienced and goal oriented human resources generalist with eight years of progressive experience. Fluent in

English and Polish with international experience and multicultural background. Certified Senior Professional in

Human Resources with a BS degree in Human Resource Management. Viewed as a leader, problem solver, and

consistently meeting company objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RR DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY Chicago, IL

Global provider of integrated communications and a Fortune 500 corporation. The company works collaboratively with

approximately 55,000 employees across four continents (36 countries) to develop custom communications solutions by

providing pre-media, printing, logistics and business process outsourcing services to clients in virtually every private

and public sector.

Senior Global Vendor Manager, August 2010 to Present

Provide ongoing plan management and vendor management for domestic and international benefits with an

annual budget in excess of $200 million USD.

Managed implementation and administration of the US Health and Welfare benefits, Global Health and

Welfare programs, retirement programs, including budgeting, plan design recommendations, project

management and communications.

Accountable for vendor management related to 32 thousand US active employees with national vendors that

includes BCBS, UHC, and Caremark.

Directed all vendor management related to both active and retiree Canadian health and welfare benefits,

pensions, and various savings programs along with wind up, freeze of several pension plans and on

boarding of employees because of frequent acquisitions.

Responsible for management of multinational pooling that includes implementation of new policies into the

pools, renewals and distribution of dividends with four pooling networks that includes Maxis, Generali, IGP

and Insurope.

Directed implementation of Mercer Global Broker Arrangement along with day-to-day operation of the

agreement that includes managing relations between Mercer, local subsidiaries and corporate office in

accordance with our global governance philosophy.

Responsible for administrative oversight of expatriate benefits, business travel accident policy, International

ISOS and short term travel policies.

Supervised implementation of design changes with vendors and support all Annual Enrollment activities in

the US and Canada.

Contract reviews associated with new services and ongoing administration.

Support data analysis and review for new program designs along with evaluation of internal processes to

reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Worked in partnership with internal and external legal and consulting groups to insure compliance and

reduce legal exposure to the company.

GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY Chicago, IL

One of the largest commercial real estate services and investmen t companies.

Benefits Analyst, March 2006 to August 2010

Provided ongoing plan management, vendor management and administrative services for domestic and

international benefits including; Health and Welfare, FMLA, COBRA, Section 125, Employee assistance and

retirement programs.

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Implemented and administered both fully insured and self-funded employer-sponsored health plans for

6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices.

Managed day-to-day Executive Deferred Compensation program, Stock Options and Restricted Stock.

Directed leave–of–absence programs, controlled personnel records; and handled HR generalist workplace

issues.

Managed all international benefits for Canadian and Qatar employees including communications, vendor

management with CIGNA International, Standard Life, and Manulife Financial.

Directed and provided benefit administration services, including open enrollment town hall training

sessions, annual base benefit reviews, revisions and changes to employees and benefit eligibility.

Developed and conducted seminars to educate Senior Management, Supervisors, and local Business

Partners on FMLA, STD, LTD and Workers Compensation regulations.

Audited monthly domestic and international health and welfare, life i nsurance and disability invoices.

Identified and corrected inconsistencies with regard to benefit related cost issues.

Developed administrative process for benefits including Health and Welfare, Deferred Compensation

administration, Life and Disability Insurance.

Collaborated and interacted with internal/external auditors to ensure that the financial reporting process is

credible, controlled and reliable. Ensured that the company's financial reporting is transparent, consistent

and accurate in regards to 401(k), Deferred Compensation Administration, Stock Options and Restricted

Stock Plans.

Worked directly with General Counsel, Finance and Accounting departments to ensure accuracy in

company’s financial reporting to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Worked in partnership with Vice President of HR and Director of Benefits in updating company handbook

by initiating and implementing new policies and procedures to ensure smooth integration of two

organizations following a merger.

HEWITT ASSOCIATES Lincolnshire, IL

One of the world’s leading Human Resources consulting and outsourcing companies.

HR Specialist, January 2005 to March 2006

Coordinated and managed ongoing support for enrolling and managing employee benefits utilizing Hewitt's

benefit enrollment and administration platform.

Managed day-to-day tasks for assigned clients including Sony, Medco, and Rockwell Automation to ensure

that both client expectations and Hewitt operational goals are met on time and within budget.

Researched complex benefit issues and formulate resolutions/recommendations by analyzing fact patterns

and applying plan provisions and best practices.

Provided counseling to employees and managers on health and welfare plans, disability and leave policies,

Payroll/HRIS updates, supervisor notifications, employee communication and case tracking.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for domain area and account support, as well as informal coach to other

associates.

AURICO REPORTS INC. Arlington Heights, IL

Leader in the field of pre-employment background screening, providing services nationally and internationally.

Operations Agent, August 1999 to November 2004

Provided outsourcing of pre-employment and employment screening services to clients ranging in size from

Fortune 100 to business start – ups.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, 2004

WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE Palatine, IL

Associates of Arts, 2002

HR Designations:

SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), 2008

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