Alicia A. Brown
Business Processing Human Resources Benefits Administration 973-***-****
Alicia is a human resources and talent professional specializing in business processes including benefits administration, wage management and recruiting.
APPLIED SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Bookkeeping
Research & Analysis
Reporting
Auditing
HIPAA Compliance
Public Speaking
NJ Title 18A
FMLA Compliance
Microsoft Office
PeopleSoft
Power School
EDUCATION
Essex Country College Graduated 5//2019
Associate in Science in Business Administration
EXPERIENCE
Irvington Public Schools 03/04/2019-Present
Principal’s Secretary Irvington, NJ07111
Payroll; Supplemental payroll; Daily staff attendance; Principal’s Monthly Report; Purchase requisitions; Board resolutions; State reports; End of year report; Contracts; Student activity report; Grade verification; Type and review evaluations; Emergency drill log; Maintain and make yearly modifications to master schedule; Principal’s scheduling and calendar upkeep; Scheduling of school functions; Coordinate fundraisers; Coordinate and assist in facilitating interviews; Staff meeting coordination and presentations; Staff training; Arrange administrative conferences; Create, organize, maintain and provide all records, meeting agendas, documents and information pertinent to school and students; Student transfers; Create monthly school calendar; Greet and assist incoming parents, students and vendors.
Newark Public Schools, Office of Compensation and Benefits 08/17/2015- 07/14/2017
Employee Benefits Specialist Newark, NJ 07102
Administers and presents the New Employee Orientations, bi-weekly. I conducted one-on-one consultations with prospective retirees. Provide day to day benefits related research and information to faculty, staff and retirees requiring knowledge of the university's benefits plans, programs and policies. Answers all inquiries regarding changes in benefits, retirement plans, payout terms and how to apply for family benefits. Maintained confidential documentation, benefits and employee files as well as other employee benefit forms. Assisted employees in completing enrollment forms and interacts both in-person and over the phone regarding all benefit-related products and questions. Copied files and mails COBRA, HIPPA and other benefit notices issued to employees. Prepared materials for new hire benefit packets. Provided advanced notification to new hires of benefits eligibility to promote timely enrollment. Reviewed monthly reports to streamline benefit data and improve data integrity. Senior benefits administrator responsible for dispatching benefits including Medical/Dental, FMLA, Disability, Vision, and Retirement. I served as the point of contact for over 6,000 employees and the districts benefits providers. Responsible for daily maintenance and accuracy of the district’s confidential employee records database and facilitates the district’s yearly open enrollment.
Irvington Public Schools, Office of Early Childhood 01/02/2016 - 12/19/2016
Registration Secretary Irvington, NJ 07111
I worked collaboratively to serve a diverse inner-city population. My responsibilities included ensuring accurate recordkeeping, providing agency to students and parents. I had to also input accurate information into Power School for various students and locations. I also, conducted and submitted ASSA reports to the State of New Jersey and liaised with out-of-district agencies. During my tenure, I was responsible for placing hundreds of Irvington’s incoming pre-k students.
Newark Public Schools, Office of Compensation and Benefits 01/04 03/- 08/14/15
Technical Assistant III Newark, NJ 07102
Administers and presents the New Employee Orientations, bi-weekly. Conducts one-on-one consultations with prospective retirees. Provides day to day benefits related research and information to faculty, staff and retirees requiring knowledge of the university's benefits plans, programs and policies. Answers questions regarding changes in benefits, retirement plans, payout terms and how to apply for family benefits. Maintained confidential documentation, benefits and employee files as well as other employee benefit forms. Assisted employees in completing enrollment forms and interacts both in-person and over the phone regarding all benefit-related products and questions. Copied files and mails COBRA, HIPPA and other benefit notices issued to employees. Prepared materials for new hire benefit packets. Provided advanced notification to new hires of benefits eligibility to promote timely enrollment. Reviewed monthly reports to streamline benefit data and improve data integrity. Senior benefits administrator responsible for dispatching benefits including Medical/Dental, FMLA, Disability, Vision, and Retirement. I served as the point of contact for over 6,000 employees and the districts benefits providers. Responsible for daily maintenance and accuracy of the district’s confidential employee records database. Facilitated the district’s yearly open enrollment.
Newark Public Schools, Office of Compensation and Benefits 08/28/01 - 02/28/04
Principal Clerk Typist Newark, NJ 07102
Provided intra-office administrative support; processed and posted entries into record. I audited the district’s benefits bills, and served as a liaison between the district and insurance providers. Served in a supervisory capacity when needed, training staff in policy and statutory compliance. Verified employees’ good standing. Provided customer support to newly hired and soon-to-be retired employees. Responsible for ensuring district compliance with HIPAA.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Newark Public Schools Administrative Operation Services 06/01/98-08/27/01
Personnel Clerk Typist Newark, NJ 07102
Newark Public Schools 03/01/97-05/31/98
Substitute Teacher Aide Newark, NJ 07102
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