Kristine McGettigan
*C Spray Terrace, Winfield Park, NJ 07036
CELL 908-***-**** • E-MAIL *************@*****.***
PROFILE
Driven, goal oriented Human Resources Professional with progressive experience in all facets of personnel. Proven ability to accomplish company objectives while providing superior customer service to employees, management and executives. Proficient in Disability Claim Administration, Benefits Administration, Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, Leave Program Management, Benefits Orientation.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources – King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Holy Redeemer Home Care, Elizabeth, NJ October 2013 – Present
Staff Development/QI Assistant
Supports the Staff Development and Quality Improvement Coordinators with various projects & presentations
Manages education and medical files for all current and new hires
Keeps accurate records and tracks employee education in the organization
Works closely with all supervisors keeping them up to date on staff education requirements
Coordinates setting up and scheduling employees for required training that is held on and off site
Maintains the computer based training program & tracks that required assignments have been completed by staff
Supplies the staff with education materials to be used in the field
Manages calendars for trainings
Allied Building Products, Corp., East Rutherford, NJ August 1997 – April 2012
Disability/Worker’s Compensation Claim Administrator September 2007 – April 2012
Responsible for administering the daily operations of the Leave of Absence Programs. This included Short & Long Term Disability, State plans, FMLA and Worker’s Comp claims
Advised employees on eligibility for benefits, level of coverage, policy and claims procedures
Worked with Managers, Human Resources and Payroll to ensure that all data is correct and that a constant communication is held when an employee is out on leave
Handled administration of all paperwork to the employee and vendors regarding claims
Create/updated communication and education materials designed to inform employees and manager what to expect when going out on disability leave. Walk through claim and return to work processes
Benefits Specialist August 2000 – September 2007
Processed enrollments for health, dental, flexible spending accounts. Determined eligibility and communicated with employees as needed
Ensured accurate and timely data entry of benefit enrollment, change and termination in the HRIS system
Responsible for sending necessary COBRA notifications to terminated employees
Conducted benefits orientation for both new hires and acquisitions
Resolved employee questions and concerns by explaining benefit policies and procedures.
Assisted Benefits Manager with coordination of annual open enrollments
Administrative Assistant August 1997 – August 2000
Direct support to the Human Resource and Safety/Insurance Managers
Compiled data from each location for yearly EEO1 Reporting and uploaded data into payroll system, Ceridian
Assisted on a monthly basis with updating and sending accurate copies to each location of the OSHA reports
Handled monthly reporting for Worker’s Compensation claims as well as benefit enrollments