Lisa L. Rana http://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakaplerrana

* ********* ***** 201-***-****

Ledgewood, NJ 07852 addpou@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proactive, strategic, and results driven Management Professional with 20+ years progressive Benefits and Human Resources expertise. Extensive exposure to numerous human resource disciplines including: benefits compliance and administration, employee relations, performance management, policy development, and leave management. Demonstrated success with product implementations, project management, HRIS systems management, and training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COACH USA, Paramus, NJ Sept. 2013 – Present

Corporate Benefits Manager

Provides leadership and functional oversight for Corporate Benefits. Accountable for the HRIS, Health & Welfare and Defined Contribution functions for a 5,000+ multi-state, multi-union, multi-business organization. Responsible for automating HR and Benefits by implementing a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) solution with an Employee Self Service technology platform.

• Demonstrated ability to build an overall benefit strategy in a leadership role. Responsible for the design,

evaluation and modification of benefit plans and policies to ensure that programs are employee focused,

competitive and in compliance with legal requirements, while operating in a multi-union environment.

• Consolidated multiple nationwide insurance plans into a Private Exchange platform with a self-funded defined

contribution model.

• Responsible for vendor management including: contract negotiations, competitive bid analysis, contract

performance monitoring, vendor inquiries, and problem resolution. Works closely with brokers to conduct

benchmark analysis to identify trends in industry and competitors.

• Manages the day-to-day benefits operations of the Benefits department. Oversees all aspects of open

enrollment, which includes renewals, development of collateral, implementation, and communications.

• Partners with 401(k) advisors and record-keeper to manage multiple retirement plans. Analyses fund information,

enrollment statistics and recommendations to identify actions to improve employee participation. Manages

implementation of changes including plan design, eligibility, investment funds. Serves as member of the 401(k)

Plan Fiduciary Committee.

• Primary point of contact for HR technologies. Manages the technical and functional configuration of the ADP

Workforce Now HRIS environment. Troubleshoots, analyzes, detects, identifies and corrects technical problems

and deficiencies. Provides enhancements of new or redesigned systems for internal use.

• Maintains current knowledge of related government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement

Income Security Act (ERISA), FMLA, ACA, COBRA and other applicable Labor laws and regulations;

fulfills compliance and reporting requirements. Ensures all medical and retirement plans are administered in

accordance with plan, IRS, and ERISA rules and ensures compliance including government filings and required

participant disclosures (i.e., Form 5500’s, Annual Funding Notice, Summary Plan Documents, etc.).

• Implemented ACA Compliance Software to manage Health Care Reform filing requirements under the Patient

Protection and Affordable Care Act.

• High level strategic agility, excellent decision making, and problem solving skills. Ability to manage/prioritize

multiple projects from conception to completion while working in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time

management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, while work under shifting deadlines. Demonstrated

abilities to drive innovation.

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ACTAVIS PHARMACEUTICAL, Rockaway, NJ Feb. 2013 – Sept. 2013

Benefits & Compensation Analyst

Responsible for overseeing the daily operational functions for the company’s Health and Welfare benefits via a Benefit Service Center outsourcing model for 1,200 employees in a multi-state organization. Served as the escalation point for employee resolution matters. Coordinated daily activity for the Defined Contribution plan.

Managed vendor relationships for all Defined Contribution, Health and Welfare and Broker accounts.

Responsible for oversight of all Leave Management Programs (disability, FMLA, state leaves, WC). Served as point person for all related Employee Relation questions.

Managed day-to-day activity of the 401(k) plan. Responsible for reconciliation of contributions, research and assistance in annual plan audit, and identification/correction of prohibitive transactions.

Oversee the Workers' Compensation program. Responsible for claim reviews to limit exposure, subrogation management, facilitate physician authorizations, and provide settlement authority.

Project Manager for HIPAA policy and program development.

Responsible for review of compliance documents: Summary Plan Descriptions, Cafeteria Plan Document, and Wrap Plan Document

Accountable for the reconciliation and accuracy of all Health and Welfare billing.

Responsible for job pricing of all new and replacement positions against Global Compensation Framework (GCF).

D&M HOLDINGS NORTH AMERICA, Mahwah, NJ Jan. 2007 – Nov. 2011

HR Operations/Benefits Manager

Provided Human Resource leadership to employees and management, including coaching and counseling on performance management issues, conflict management, and resolution. Responsible for plan implementations which included: COBRA, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Medical, and Relocation Program. Accountable for managing HRIS, Health and Welfare, and Defined Contribution programs for 450 employees in a multi-state organization.

Directed U.S. and Canadian Insurance Program management including: annual open enrollments, implementation, maintenance, plan design, regulatory compliance, discrimination testing, billing, and 5500 coordination. Served as the escalation point for any employee resolution matter.

Responsible for daily administration of Defined Contribution plan. Managed contribution submissions, distributions, loans, and QDROs. Compiled data for compliance tests and 5500's. Designated plan Trustee.

Selected Project Manager for implementation of ADP HR/Benefits HRIS database which included a web-based HR delivery system via an Employee Self Service and Manager Access environment. Managed all aspects of data conversions from data mapping to testing. Automated all HR – Payroll coordination.

Managed all HRIS processes, functions, and systems ensuring efficient operations. Developed and ensured completion of internal audits, controls, and testing of related areas.

Oversaw broker selection and broker management of all U.S. and Global Insurance Programs. Managed all external benefit vendor relationships.

Consolidated a global benefits inventory for 16 countries to determine consistency with market practice. Analysis resulted in the implementation of a Small Group Pool and consolidation of global insurance programs.

Appointed Project Manager for the implementation and management of Global Performance Management software which included Compensation Management. Additionally served on a secondary selection team for

alternate Global Performance Management software. Managed RFP process.

Responsible for employee communications which included the development of policies and procedures, newsletters, brochures, booklets, benefit material, and web content.

Designed, developed, and delivered corporate Training and Development programs to employees.

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FUJIFILM HUNT CHEMICALS U.S.A., INC., Allendale, NJ Jul. 2001 – Jan. 2007

Benefits Manager

Managed all the daily operational functions for the company’s Health and Welfare benefits for 550 employees in a multi-state organization. Ensured compliance with DOL, IRS and other state and federal regulatory agencies while managing two professionals.

Organized the transition of the company medical benefits from a fully insured plan to a self-funded plan.

Managed benefit programs by analyzing current plans vs. market to obtain cost-effective coverage. Negotiated group policies and rates, implemented plan changes, conducted open enrollments, coordinated 5500's, performed discrimination testing, drafted program communications, and conducted benefit training sessions. Served as escalation point for all claim resolution matters.

Administered all time off programs: disability, personal, family and medical, and workers’ compensation.

Functioned as the lead in development of benefit modules on ADP HR/Perspective HRIS.

Marketed and implemented successful corporate programs such as: Random Drug Testing, AED, and Service Awards. Trained designated employer representatives in all locations.

Designed and maintained human resources portal on corporate website.

INFOCROSSING, INC. - Human Resources Manager, Leonia, NJ Aug. 2000 – Jul. 2001

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS - Communications Analyst, Fort Lee, NJ Feb. 2000 – Aug. 2000

LOCKHEED MARTIN IMS - Benefits and Administration Manager, Teaneck, NJ Dec. 1997 – Feb. 2000

THE WIZ DISTRIBUTORS LTD. - Lead Benefits Administrator, Carteret, NJ Jun. 1995 – Dec. 1997

SYSTEMS

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

HRIS: ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, HRVantage, HR/Perspective, HR and Benefit Solutions (HRB), ADP PCPW Payroll, SAP

Performance Management Software: Salary.com (Kenexa)

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy, Air Traffic Control, Honorable Discharge Sep. 1989 – Aug. 1994

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of Society of Human Resource Management

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