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Benefits Manager

Location:
Omaha, NE
Posted:
February 17, 2020

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WILLIAM D. EVANOFF, SPHR

**** ***** **** *****, #*** 402-***-**** (c)

Omaha, NE 6 8106 adbtrn@r.postjobfree.com

Senior level, results-oriented, HR leader with over 25 years of broad based and progressive experience in Human Resource Management. Proven ability to work with the senior management team and team members to integrate the human function within the overall business operating strategy. Experience working in high-growth operations and “Best Places to Work” companies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Strategic Planning, Compensation and Benefits Design and Administration, Employee Communications, Compliance, Employee Relations, Training and Development, Organization Development, Change Management, HR Policy Design and Administration, Employee Opinion Surveys, Recruitment and Employment, Performance Management, HRMS, Success Factors, Ultimate, HR Analytics, Health and Safety, Budget, Accounting, Payroll –ADP Workforce Now, and Managing Team Members. LINDSAY CORPORATION, Omaha, NE 12/2017 – 9/2019

Company began in 1955 later becoming a leading provider of irrigation and infrastructure services with a global presence and an advanced innovation strategy.

Human Resource Manager – Benefits, Compensation & HRMS (02/2018 – Present) HR Consultant (12/2017 – 02/2018)

o Recommends and designs benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements and trends and developments in benefits offered by other organizations. o Expedites delivery of benefits by establishing and maintaining working relationships with benefit providers. o Selected to manage high performance initiatives including implementation of company-wide SAP Success Factors, ADP Workforce Now, and centralizing global HRMS functionality. o Direct and mentor one HRIS analyst and oversee the benefits administrator. o Responsible for reconciliations of payroll and benefit plans. o Spearhead propositions for fiscal year 2019, such as a refined Paid Time Off (PTO) plan for salary and hourly employees. o Manages and administers company’s global compensation program. o Notable Accomplishments:

Played an integral role in centralizing benefit plans during a company-wide divestiture.

Successfully administered employee benefit plans using BenefitFocus and Discovery Benefits.

Formalized global compensation program creating standardized job titles, compensation bands and guidelines. VARIOUS CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES, Omaha, NE 08/2015 – 12/2017 Solve, Business Development Consultant (04/2017 – 12/2017) Agility Fuel Solutions, HR Consultant (12/2016 – 04/2017) Lindsay Corporation, HR Consultant (03/2016 – 8/2016) Henningsen Foods, HR Consultant (08/2015 – 12/2015) o Played a significant role in gaining efficiencies across the aforementioned entities by setting up processes around payroll, benefit deductions, billings, and benefit administration software. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK, Omaha, NE 04/2014 – 08/2015 Second largest privately held local bank in the Omaha/Council Bluffs market area. With assets of more than $2 billion, American National Bank serves both the business and consumer markets. Sr. HR Business Partner (10/2014 – 08/2015)

HR Consultant (04/2014 – 10/2014)

o Collaborated with the business and HR team to implement HR initiatives in line with the bank’s strategic objectives. o Responsible for managing talent acquisition and retention, policy interpretation and administration, strategic planning and administering HR projects, and program implementation for assigned business units. o Streamlined payroll, benefit administrations, reconciliations, and maintained HRIS utilizing Ultimate Software. ACCOMPLISHED HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

o Notable Accomplishment:

Formalized HR meeting procedures by preparing agendas, time-frames for discussion topics, deadlines on tasks and projects assigned and was held accountable for project management. VARIOUS CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES, Omaha, NE 09/2013 – 04/2014 Mutual of Omaha, HR Consultant (12/2013 – 04/2014) Schneider Electric, HR Consultant (09/2013 – 12/2013) o Played a significant role in gaining efficiencies across the aforementioned entities by streamlining and documenting procedures for the recruitment and selection process which standardized the process. Conducted SWOT analysis in which results were communicated to Leadership and became part of the company's strategic planning process. Self Employed, Landscaping, Individual Tax Preparer and HR Project Work 09/2012 – 09/2013 OFFWIRE, INC., Omaha, NE 10/2010 – 09/2012

Wholesaler specializing in the distribution of cellular and wireless equipment and accessories. Director of People

o Counselled management on disciplinary actions, investigations and terminations for consistency, risk and completeness. o Developed, implemented and administered the performance management evaluation process. o Conducted internal audits of operations to comply with departmental guidelines. o Managed open enrollment for 401(k), health, dental, life/AD&D, disability, and HDHP/HSA; liaison with insurance carriers, broker and other third party administrators to resolve all issues. Administered all benefit plans and leaves of absence. o Researched, maintained, and implemented human resource policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. o Extracted and compiled various personnel data for consolidation into management reports and team member demographics for diversity analysis.

o Processed semi-monthly payroll and reports using ADP WorkforceNow. o Notable Accomplishments:

Member of the Executive Committee and Executive Strategy Committee.

Led conversion and implementation of an integrated payroll/HRIS, which cut payroll processing and HR recordkeeping time by 60%.

Led the reduction of costs and streamlined the recruiting process by 30% through implementation of an Applicant Tracking System.

ALLEGIANT AIR, Las Vegas, NV 11/2009 – 07/2010

American low-cost airline owned by Allegiant Travel Company. Manager, Compensation, Benefits and Travel

o Saved the company $40,000 by changing benefit brokers while maintaining and enhancing services. o Implemented and administered manager and employee self-service modules using ADP HRB reducing significant paperwork and time by 60%.

o Negotiated with flight attendants and pilots regarding compensation and benefit plans prior to joining a union. DELOITTE, Omaha, NE; Chicago, IL 07/2004 – 03/2009 Big 4 international professional services firm delivering audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to clients. HR Manager, Deloitte Consulting, LLP Chicago, IL (11/2007 – 03/2009) HR Manager, Deloitte & Touché LLP, Omaha, NE (07/2004 – 11/2007) o Developed strategies to drive and deliver HR initiatives, while providing support for the Audit, Tax, and Shared Services business units.

o Created and implemented action plans based on the results of the company’s Global People Commitment Survey, and from feedback from the local office management advisory committees. o Managed the campus and experienced-hire recruiting efforts for the Omaha and Lincoln practices. o Served as the primary point of contact for assigned client group on recruiting strategy, fulfillment of hiring needs, competitive intelligence and market data.

o Utilized applicant tracking systems, internet recruiting techniques, contract management systems, and office automation tools. o Notable Accomplishments:

Promoted to provide HR management support to the Technology Integration (TI) Service Area within the Midwest Consulting Practice.

Member of national HR leadership team that piloted a new firm wide on-boarding orientation program and a SAP Payroll and HRIS integrated system.

Managed diversity and women’s initiatives.

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY, Bellevue NE

Educational institution providing high quality professional, business and liberal arts education at the undergraduate and graduate level.

HR Consultant

o Assisted in the audit of the HR department.

o Recruited deans, assistant deans, and director positions. o Developed and recommended HR policies and programs to the University Management Committee. SILVERSTONE GROUP, Omaha, NE

Firm specializing in employee and executive benefit consulting, human resource consulting, and risk management services. VP, Director of Human Resources

Manager of Human Resources

Personnel & Benefits Coordinator

o Developed, implemented, and administered compensation programs, including job analysis, salary surveys, trend analysis, equity adjustments, market pricing, job descriptions, salary recommendations/approvals, salary range structure development, and salary administration manual.

o Created employee rewards and recognition programs and developed a comprehensive recruiting strategy. o Administered all benefit plans including health and welfare plans, Section 125 plan, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and defined benefit plans.

o Implemented firm handbook, orientation program, and managed the company newsletter. o Managed eight associates, including office administration staff. o Notable Accomplishments:

Recipient of the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Well Workplace Awards by the Wellness Council of the Midlands.

Spoke to over 50 CEO’s in Omaha regarding successful wellness programs for small businesses that are effective in the workplace.

ENRON, Omaha, NE

Fortune 500 energy company.

Property and Disbursement Accountant

o Responsible for the preparation of journal vouchers and journal entries; reconciled numerous general ledger accounts; coordinated purchase orders with vendor invoices; authorized and processed cash disbursements; prepared financial statements and budgets.

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE

o Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (BSBA) – HR Management o Dean’s List Honoree

Society for Human Resource Management, Human Resource Association of the Midlands, World at Work EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

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