Mary Bynum
**** ****** ***** * Tampa, FL *****
Phone: 813-***-**** * Mobile: 813-***-*****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
*/**** - ******* *** ****** Tampa, FL
Benefit Operations Administrator
. Review and understands benefit plan rules using information from a
variety of sources (i.e. systems, reference materials, clients, etc.)
. Provide high level of client service support and liaison with carriers
and employees
. Maintain 30,000 employees' records in HRIS and process enrollment forms
and family status changes
. Participate in weekly internal and external conference calls between the
client and vendors
. Provide Quality Assurance for new or existing change work (i.e. test plan
creation, execution and testing)
. Create custom and ad hoc reports
. Determine root cause analysis for issue resolution and works with
Configuration Analysts to resolve
. Perform data analysis on files sent and received by client and carrier.
Understand and execute client needs and expectations. Respond timely to
client and colleague requests to meet deliverables.
. Process and coordinate enrollment/claim issues and administrative
problems with client, employees and carriers
. Ensure ongoing processes are stabilized and documented
. Train offshore resources and leads the transition of processes offshore
7/11 - 2/12 Tempwise, Inc Tampa, FL
Staffing Consultant
. Matched candidate's skills and abilities with the client's needs
. Worked on various temp assignments through Tempwise as well as in-house
. Performed general office duties
. Responsible for greeting candidates
. Verified I-9 documents in compliance with Federal law
. Scheduled candidate for face to face interviews
. Processed New Hire paperwork
. Responsible for full-cycle talent acquisition
. Maintained candidates' status updates within tracking system
11/08 to 5/10 Healthesystems Tampa,
FL
HR Generalist
Managed a broad range of HR functions including benefits/401(k) plan
enrollment and administration (245 employees), HRIS database co-
administration, personnel file management, recruitment, employee screening,
hiring, orientation, and staff training and development program.
. Identified and saved company over $90,000 in benefit premiums during a
benefit audit.
. Developed and coordinated training programs: Conducted new hire
orientations, Whistleblower Hotline, Workplace Safety which reduces work
related injuries and time away from work.
. Administered training on HR policies and procedures specifically related
to hiring, benefits, Cobra, Unemployment claims, and Employee Relations.
. Coordinated companywide events (annual picnic, morale boosters and
charity events)
. Full cycle recruitment, pre-screening and orientation of new employees to
meet the needs of the business. Created and posted job descriptions on
internal and external websites
. Assisted in the facilitation of employee and management training programs
. Provided HR Management with investigation and resolution of employee
relations issues on HR policies and procedures regulated by all Federal
and state laws.
. Performed all aspects of employee terminations including termination
meetings, exit interviews employee paperwork
. Responsible for FMLA, unemployment claims administration and hearings
. Processed and maintained HR personnel documents and files on all
employees including paid time off
. Developed and created HR processes, New Hire manual and Employee Benefit
Booklet
. Liaison between employees and insurance carriers on all benefit
inquiries.
. Implemented wellness programs to include an annual flu shot and weight
watchers.
04/05 - 10/08 Advantec Tampa,
FL
Client Relations Partner/HR
Maintained and implemented human resources initiatives and strategies;
improved organization's online training process; conflict/complaint
resolution; employee development/relationships, payroll and benefit
solutions.
. Conducted open enrollment meetings on-site, as well as administered
benefit plan offerings to our clients and employees. Acted as point of
contact and liaison on benefits and payroll issues between clients, and
their employees.
. Lead benefits team and department (20 employees) during open enrollment
. Designed and implemented departmental training programs as well as
trained all new hires
. Researched and resolved complex escalated issues pertaining to payroll,
benefits and employee relation issues.
. Trained managers and non-management employees, on new software programs,
navigational steps on company system as well as developed quick reference
training guides.
. Provided guidance and consulted managers on employment issues and HR best
practices.
09/03 - 04/05 Southeastern Companies
Tampa, FL
Client Service Representative/HR
. Administered and processed payroll and various reports tailored to
specific clients
. Served as point of contact between clients, employees and insurance
carriers to ensure employees were enrolled in correct benefit plans,
premiums set-up and cobra packets were generated within required
timeline.
. Set-up necessary personnel files and maintained accuracy of related
records.
. Processed paid time off (PTO)
07/02 - 08/03 Paychex Business Solutions
St. Pete, FL
Benefits Administrator
. Provided guidance and support to managers and non-management employees
regarding hiring, terminations and disciplinary actions for two hundred
accounts consisting of 2400 worksite employees.
. Assembled materials for Open Enrollment, processed enrollment forms and
created back-billing for missed premiums
. Researched and resolved complex escalated benefit inquiries
. Point of contact and liaison between client, employee and insurance
carriers
. Ensured Cobra packets were mailed, based on state laws
. Assisted setting up new clients during on-boarding process
2001 - 2002 Kforce Professional Staffing Tampa,
Florida
HR Generalist
. Provided guidance and training to managers and employees regarding
benefits and employee relation issues
. Investigated harassment claims and provide recommendations on conclusions
of claim
. Administered and implemented departmental policies and procedures to
ensure standardization
. Created and conducted New Hire Orientation on a regular basis
. Managed 401K and Employee Stock Purchase Plans for corporate employees
. Maintained and generated a monthly report (Average Hours Worked) to
ensure department were in compliance with state and local laws
. Set-up all new hire packets, filing, pay increases, PTO, promotions,
transfers, department codes and terminations
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft 8.0, Pay Plus, HRIS,
Onyx, Acclaris Accelerator, Isnergy and Vista.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Eckerd College St. Petersburg,
Florida
Business Management/Human Resources
Management
CONTINUED EDUCATION COURSES
Employment Law Compliance, Effectively Managing Employees, Performance
Appraisals, Avoiding Employment Discrimination, Effective Communication
Skills, Recruitment, Placement and Selection, Effective Discipline and
Termination Skills. Coping with Stress, Time Management, and various other
professional development courses