Fay T Farrier
Orange, New Jersey 07050
********@*****.***
973-***-****(h)/ 201-***-**** (c)
Objective
To acquire a position as an HR Generalist
Summary of Qualifications
Provide the highest-level of benefit case management, in connection with Workers’ Compensation (WC), Short and Long- Term Disability claims and Leaves of Absence inc. FMLA.
Design, evaluate and modify benefits polices to ensure that programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
Coordinate, authorize and approve WC settlements relative to complex WC cases.
Handle litigated WC cases in conjunction with Third Party Administrator.
Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Professional Experience
Analyze compensation polices, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
Resolve payroll, benefits and pension issues.
Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs, including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions.
Approve and authorize disability benefit payments.
Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels in partnership with other managers.
Supervision and Administration
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations, company sponsored leaves of absence, state and federal FMLA leaves.
Train and orient new employees on Short and Long Term Disability, WC and leave of absence, inc. FMLA.
Manage all disability benefit programs, inc. Leaves of Absence, STD, LTD, WC including FMLA for employees in compliance with company, state and federal regulations.
Education
A.A.S. in Business Administration- Major: Human Resource Mgmt. Essex County College West Essex Campus, NJ
Employment History
AIG/American International Group 2010 --2011
Sr. Leave of Absence Administrator (2010-2011)
Compile and calculate data required to process daily leave of absence reports
Input data into ADP systems and transmit information to corporate payroll department for processing.
Manage time data for salary and hourly workers for adherence to company policies. Investigate discrepancies and makes adjustments as appropriate.
Oversee payroll checks, direct deposits and applicable ADP reports for accuracy. Correct errors, calculate and coordinate processing of manual checks (through the accounting department) as needed.
Process all new hire payroll data entry in HRIS system and coordinate enrollment in benefits via HRIS system.
Compile data and information to support and satisfy all management reporting and government filing requirements, i.e., FMLA and FLSA requirements
Maintain positive working relationship and coordinate all activity with vendor.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements.
Calculate benefit payments for employees on LOA and maintain spreadsheet to track payments
Approve, authorize and resolve disability benefit issues in connection with LOA, STD and LTD benefits
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. / ALCATEL-LUCENT / AT&T 1988 – 2008
Senior Benefit Generalist (1988-08)
Provided the highest-level of benefit case management for employees, in the areas of Workers’ Compensation (WC), Short and Long-Term Disability claims, and leaves of absence including FMLA for Lucent and AT&T employees.
Handled litigated WC cases in conjunction with Third Party Administrator.
Set and maintained WC reserves for case settlements.
Authorized disability benefit payments.
Resolved payroll, benefit and pension issues.
Utilized company’s internal mechanized benefit database systems.
Coordinated, authorized and approved WC settlements relative to complex WC cases with Third Party Administrator.
Interacted with all levels of management.
Trained and oriented new employees on Short and Long Term Disability Benefits, WC and leaves of absence inc. FMLA programs.
Conducted company sponsored LOA, STD, LTD, state and federal FMLA
Reviewed and modified company benefit policy Methods and Procedures
Involved in numerous Project Management Functions for company sponsored benefit programs
References will be provided upon request