Compensation Specialist

Summary

Compensation professional with independent problem-solving capabilities developed in challenging business environments. A valued team player with strong analytical and organizational skills with over 10 years of combined compensation and benefits experience.

Work Experience

Hess Corporation, Houston, Texas

Sr. Specialist, Compensation 2018 - 2020

Supported the administration of the company’s global broad-based compensation programs. Provided hands-on delivery for plan administration, data base management, reporting and reconciliation for the past two years.

Completed salary surveys for domestic and international locations, accurately and timely, and coordinate company-wide survey submissions. Conducted job matching interviews with HR Generalists and Business Managers to ensure quality matches.

Actively working on attaining CCP designation. 80% complete.

Sr. Specialist, Benefits/Retirement & Savings 2014 - 2018

Participated in annual budget development sessions including presentations to executive leadership.

Assisted in annual Open Enrollment coordination activities with benefits administrator to develop, review, approve employee portal design, communication options and timing.

Conducted annual in-person Open Enrollment presentations as well as in-person and virtual New Hire orientations.

Assisted in on-site Wellness Health Fairs, provided technical support for Fitbit enrollment.

Assisted on STD and LTD leave tracking and engagement with plan administration to ensure FMLA compliance measures maintained.

Served as subject matter expert and responsible for daily maintenance and execution of administrative operations pertaining to DC & DCNQ Plans. Handled all participant inquiries, analysis of plan documents and summary plan descriptions to ensure alignment with administration. Work closely with ERISA counsel to ensure timely updates to plan language.

Managed HSA reconciliation activities related to payroll function

Processed bi-weekly funding to Fidelity for all contributions and loan repayments pertaining to the DC, NQDC and HSA Plans.

Coordinated with multiple internal stakeholders to identify the proper resolution to plan participant issues. Manage annual plan audits, 5500 Plan filings, interface with independent auditors, Benefits Accounting team, Plan record keeper, Treasury and ERISA counsel to ensure timely and accurate filing. Coordinate annual participant notifications.

Successfully manage vendor relationships to promote timely communication and resolution of issues in accordance with ERISA provisions.

Most recently participated in a 2-year cross-functional development track within the Compensation & Benefit department.

KBR, Inc., Houston, Texas 2010 – 2014

Sr. HR Benefits Specialist

Responsible for maintenance and administration of 3 Retirement & Savings Plans; $1.2 Billion in assets and 16,000 US-based head count.

Work in coordination with plan record keeper to identify opportunities for improvement while managing participant issues.

Create SAP reconciliation reports of plan on quarterly and annual basis; respond to employee issues and requests by phone, email and in person. Manage updates of annual notices and plan documents. Present issues and provide resolution.

Maintain Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans and excess benefit plan. Work in coordination with plan record-keeper to identify timing of distributions in accordance with IRC 409A provisions. Create and manage monthly and annual SAP reconciliation reports.

Experience in Stock Plan Administration and company Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Respond to internal and external inquiries. Reconcile tax reporting on a daily basis. Manage communications related to enrollment periods.

Knowledge and understanding of regulations related to ERISA, HIPAA, ACA.

The Village at Gleannloch Farms, Spring, Texas 2010 – 2010

Billing Specialist/HR Assistant

Responsible for managing transactional billing for 200-member Senior Living Community, including Medicare billing for skilled nursing unit.

Maintain employee files, process new employees and confirm essential paperwork is signed and completed promptly. Verify and track proper healthcare certifications/immunizations. Coordinate New Hire orientation.

Weyerhaeuser Company, Houston, Texas 2004 – 2010

Credit Analyst

Provided professional credit and analytic support to an 18-member regional sales team. Communicated customer updates and credit issues as needed.

Actively reviewed and approved outgoing orders in SAP daily. Reviewed credit risk of potential new and current customers by collecting data through various sources.

Created reports for management through SAP BW tracking accounts receivable trends regionally through all product lines to identify potential credit risk.

Reliant Resources, Inc., Houston, Texas 2002 – 2004

Credit Analyst

Managed and verified account accuracy within SAP prior to agency referral for outside collection of seriously delinquent commercial and residential utility accounts.

Managed disconnect team and maintained 99% accuracy rate using SAP BW reports to identify qualifying customers for disconnect.

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Houston, Texas 1993 – 2002

Credit Analyst

Responsible for analyzing financial statements for assigned dealer territory working in conjunction with outside sales team to reduce wholesale floor plan risk exposure.

Proven ability to learn new concepts and processes quickly to exceed expectation.

Dependable and reliable intellectual resource across branch departments.

Education

Our Lady of the Lake University, Houston, Texas 1998 – 2000

MBA Finance

The University of Texas, Austin, Texas 1988 – 1991

BBA Marketing

Certifications

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation October 2014

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation in process

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