Patricia Renteria adb20o@r.postjobfree.com

**** ***** ** *****, **********, IL 60455 cell 630-***-****

Summary:More than 20 years Human Resources experience, concentration in Benefits Administration. Professional, excellent communicator. Fully proficient bi-lingual English/Spanish language skills. Known for strong work ethic; being resourceful, flexible, assertive, optimistic and highly organized. Experience in Non-union and Union environments. Fully proficient Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel; HRIS, Applicant Tracking and Onboarding systems Experience:

Van Drunen Farms, Momence, IL

Food Production

900 employees - 5 Locations 10/18 to present

Benefits Administrator (Ultipro)

● Administration of FMLA, and other leaves of absence

● Administration of qualifying events

● Administration of 401-k

● Conduct monthly New Hire Orientation

● Assist with facilitation of open enrollment process

● Communication with vendors daily regarding requests or concerns

● Visit other company locations to meet and speak with employees regarding benefits

● Verify and process monthly vendor invoices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.

● Administration of discrepancy files for all benefits Angelica, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Healthcare Outsource Linen Management Services – 3,800 Employees – union environment 1/18 to 10/18 Benefits Administrator (ADP)

● Maintenance and updated weekly carrier file feeds; troubleshoot benefits issues (ADP/Online Benefits Portal)

● Assisted with facilitation of annual open enrollment process

● Administration of monthly Employee Service Awards for 3,800 employees

● Weekly administration of Benefits E-mail box; handled various issues/requests from all locations

● New hire benefits administration including new hire packets, eligibility issues, qualifying events

● FMLA administration

● Administration of 401-k

● Processed child support court orders

● Coded and processed Dental, Vision and ADP invoices

● Communicated daily with vendors regarding various requests and problem solving

● Processed changes in ADP

Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning,Bedford Park, IL 400 Employees 6/16 to 12/17

Benefits Specialist (Paycor)

● Administered on-line benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, LTD, STD, FMLA, 401k and COBRA

● Processed court ordered child support notices, garnishments, etc.

● Conducted Annual Benefits Open Enrollment

● Verified and processed all vendor monthly benefits invoices for payment

● Conducted New Hire Benefits Orientation

● Assisted all employees with benefit questions

Ray Graham Association,Lisle, IL – 9/1//2016 to 6/2017 Non-for-profit Organization, People with Disabilities 400 employees -

Benefits Specialist Human Resources (Paylocity)

● Administration of Medical, Dental, Vision, Call A Doc, FMLA, Workers Compensation and 403-b

● Administered Pace Driver’s Certifications reviewing MVR, etc. Sodexo-Northwestern University, Evanston,IL

Food Industry Co. - 400 employees - union environment 7/14 to 9/16 Human Resources Generalist (Paylocity)

● Onboarded all new hires, drug screening, background checks, I-9 administration with E-verify

● Entered all employee status changes into HRIS from new hires, benefits, pay increases to termination

● Employee relations and employee counseling

● HR resource for managers and employees, provided guidance and support to managers

● Provided advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation

● Processed time cards; prepared, processed and distributed weekly payroll for 100 employees

● Handled Union Grievances and reporting

● Administration of Unemployment Claims

● Organized Job Fairs throughout the year

● Experience with Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Balance Track El Milagro, Inc., Chicago, IL

Food Manufacturing – 1,000 employees - 5 Chicago locations & 130 employees in Michigan 8/11 to 7/14 Human Resources Assistant Director (Sage Abra)

● Administration of benefits, Unemployment Claims and Workers Compensation

● Automated Workers Compensation and benefits administration to on-line system

● Responsible for Employee Relations

● Traveled to Michigan to oversee HR for the plant

● Responsible for Annual Benefits Open Enrollment meetings for the 5 Chicago 24/7 plants

● Administration of EEOC and OSHA reporting

● Oversee the HR & Payroll Department team of 4

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Northbrook, IL

Food Manufacturing – 200 employees - Union Environment 4/08 to 9/10 Human Resources Coordinator (ADP)

● Handled Recruitment using Temporary Staffing Firms

● Provided administrative support to HR Director, HR Manager and VP of Manufacturing

● Implemented and managed all benefits plans, as well as, Workers Compensation

● Developed and implemented Annual Benefits Open Enrollment

● Maintained high level of confidentiality regarding all employee information, including employment verifications

● Handled New Hire Orientation and terminations, including status changes in ADP

● Assisted with Union Grievances and Employee Relations

● Processed and approved Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD vendor invoices

● Coordinated Company events including holiday party, annual picnic, etc. Empire Today, Northlake, IL

Home Improvement Co. – 1,800 employees 10/06 to 3/08 Human Resources Coordinator (ADP)

● Handled New Hire Orientation

● Projects as assigned including assisted with Training

● Employment verification for hourly & salaried employees AGI Mead Westvaco, Melrose Park, IL

Printing & Packaging Manufacturing Co. – 1,000 employees 9/95 to 9/04 Human Resources Generalist (PeopleSoft & ADP)

● Conducted New Hire Orientation and Exit Interviews

● Entered all new hires, changes and terminations into HRIS

● Administration of Performance Appraisal Process for plant employees

● Administration of Benefits, including Short & Long-Term Disability, 401k and Workers Compensation

● Responded to Employee Relations issues including complaints

● Coordinate Company holiday, picnic, birthday and anniversary celebrations, including Wellness Day, Flu Shot Day

Education & Language Skills:

Senn Metropolitan Academy, Chicago, IL, High School Diploma, Major Broadcasting & Communications Fully proficient bi-lingual English/Spanish language skills

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