Gbemi Taylor

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and accomplished Human Resources Professional with a strong track record in various HR competencies, including recruitment, employee relations, training and development, benefits administration, and project coordination.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Benefits Administrator December 2017 to October 2023 Bunzl Distribution, LLC St. Louis MO

Supported 6000+ employees across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including those under a collective bargaining agreement and newly acquired companies.

Managed employee benefits, troubleshoot issues, and acted as a liaison between employees and vendors on Health and Wellness Plans including FSA, Commuter Plans, Life and disability Plans.

Utilized Excel skills for auditing, analyzing, and reconciling reports, ensuring accurate information with third-party vendors.

Led and coordinated Annual Open Enrollment process, implementing plan design updates, coverages, and wellness incentive programs nationwide.

Administered Retirement Pension plans and provided precise calculations of pension benefits.

Administered annual contributions to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan exceeding $3M, managed contributions and changes to the 401k plan, ensuring compliance of all Plans.

Provided user support to employees for online third-party benefit administration Portal.

Collaborated with Finance, Legal, Payroll, HR Partners, and vendors to manage employee benefits effectively.

Worked with HRIS team to manage and maintain all benefit configurations, reporting and vendor file feeds.

Key Accomplishments:

Played a pivotal role in implementing a new benefit administration platform, ensuring accurate vendor file feeds and interfaces for a successful project launch within the projected timeframe.

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills by resolving election discrepancies, dependent audit issues, electronic file errors, and enrollment/eligibility concerns.

Identified process improvement opportunities, worked with the HRIS team and third-party vendor to correct technical system errors, saving time and boosting employee satisfaction.

Successfully trained, transitioned, and mentored new team members. HR Generalist March 2016-September 2017

Accella Performance Materials Maryland Heights MO

Coordinated and supported integration planning and processes for new acquisitions on Benefits.

Administered and supported leadership, employees and vendors on Benefits related issues.

Addressed employee relations issues, conducted investigations, and provided counseling.

Processed new hire paperwork, terminations, exit interviews, and maintained the HRIS system.

Led employee engagement initiatives, coordinated Health and Wellness activities, and organized annual 401K audit.

Conducted Benefits Orientation and Open Enrollment for 450+ employees nationwide Key Accomplishments:

Successfully organized the first Wellness Fair, achieving an 80% employee participation rate.

Spearheaded a transition from paper enrollment to online benefits enrollment, enhancing employee experience.

HR Associate - Benefits (Temporary Contract) November 2015- March 2016 Novus International St. Charles, MO

Provided support in benefits administration, including COBRA administration, open enrollment, new-hire orientation, retiree benefits, and wellness initiatives.

Updated employee records in personnel files and HRIS system. Key Accomplishments:

Provided interim benefits management coverage during supervisor's extended leave. Business/HR Manager May 2012- June 2015

YWCA Wausau, WI

Managed business operations, including administrative HR and Accounting functions.

Coached managers on employee relations and performance issues.

Coordinated with vendors and consultants to ensure efficient delivery of benefit programs.

Managed new hire onboarding, exit interviews, and termination processes.

Processed payroll, including 941 forms, W2s, and all year-end reports. Key Accomplishments:

Streamlined financial processes, creating an employee incentive program that boosted satisfaction.

Transition Specialist August 2010–June 2011

Flagstaff Unified School District Flagstaff, AZ

Provided professional education and training to students with learning disabilities, preparing them for the workforce post high school.

Assisted with program and grant reports, ensuring compliance with federal grant guidelines.

Acted as a liaison between employers, students, and the local community, facilitating work placements for students.

Attended students' IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings, providing feedback and updates on students' progress in the program.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented an efficient student database and filing system compliant with Federal guidelines.

EDUCATION

Master’s in Business Administration

University of Wisconsin Whitewater, WI

Post-graduate Diploma in Personnel Management

Kingston University Surrey U.K.

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting Emphasis U.S. International University -Europe, Bushey Hertfordshire U.K. (Alliant International University

– San Diego CA)

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