LYNZEE BACKUS

**** * *** ******, ********, KS ***49

316-***-**** • ad4b72@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL STATEMENT

My goal is to obtain a challenging and rewarding position in the field of Human Resources that allows growth, opportunities, and empowerment of all individuals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Benefits Specialist

InfoSync • Wichita, KS • October 2022-November 2023

•Served as the Benefits Specialist for newly onboarded clients

•Validated changes within payroll, ran reports, submitted 401(k), HSA, and FSA contributions with vendors

•Optimized and stabilized client processes before successfully transitioning the stable client to the Benefits Specialist

•Processed tasks for Specialist teams as required to cover absences

•First level escalation to help resolve technical questions for the Benefits team

•Advised staff on procedure, system and policy changes

•Assisted with the roll out of system updates and upgrades between internal configuration teams (HRIS, Payroll,Config, IT) and the Benefits department

Benefits Specialist III

InfoSync • Wichita, KS • October 2021-October 2022

•Coordinated the daily processing of benefits deductions through the payroll cycle

•Documented and maintained administrative procedures for benefits processes

•Submitted employee contributions withheld through payroll deduction for 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans to the vendor

•Responded to benefit and other general inquiries from vendors, clients, and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, and status changes

•Provided necessary reports to client and third parties to support them with the administration of their employee benefit plans

•Assisted HRIS Project Manager with open enrollment projects

•Performed audits of benefit elections in the HR System post open enrollment

•Reviewed and interpreted benefit plan documents

•Performed quality checks of benefits-related data in the HR system.

•Determined employee eligibility for entry into benefit plans and made appropriate employee notifications

•Processed and maintained documentation for proof of life event changes with employees, vendors, and clients

•Distributed enrollment materials to employees, and completed employee plan enrollments, life event changes, and terminations within the payroll and vendor systems as needed

•Reconciled monthly vendor invoices and submitted request for payment.

•Managed employee arrears reporting and payments

•Completed annual ACA 1095 template review

Human Resources Generalist

Greater Wichita YMCA • Wichita, KS • November 2017-October 2021

•Processed paperwork related to new hires, rehires, and changes to records

•Maintained employee records in HRIS system- processed changes in rates, job titles, etc.

•Researched and responded to employment verification reports

•Ensured proper onboarding procedures are followed in a timely manner

•Managed Benefits Administration

•Managed Certification Compliance

•Worked closely with Payroll to ensure accuracy of benefit deductions

•Conducted background checks for all potential new employees and volunteers

•Employee Wellness Committee Representative

Human Resources Assistant

Greater Wichita YMCA • Wichita, KS • September 2012- November 2017

•Processed paperwork related to new hires, rehires, and changes to records

•Processed association payroll for 1500+ employees

•Coordinated and conducted New Hire Paperwork and New Employee Orientation

•Managed Benefits Administration

•Managed Certification Compliance

•Maintained personnel files and records

•Screened and distributed applications of potential employees

•Researched and responded to employment verification reports

•Conducted background checks for all potential new employees and volunteers

•Employee Wellness Committee Representative

EDUCATION

B.A. Human Resources, Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

CERTIFICATIONS

SHRM CP- Society for Human Resources Management

CPR/AED and Basic First Aid- American Safety and Health Institute

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