Total Rewards Management

EBONI N. DANIELS

* ******* ***** *****: 201-***-****

Wayne, NJ 07470 Email: *************@*****.***

Senior Benefits and Compensation Management Professional

A top-performing Senior Benefits and Compensation Professional with demonstrated management expertise, benefits and compensation knowledge, and HR strategic planning in competitive business markets.

Areas of Expertise

Benefit Plan Designs

Budget Management

Vendor Relationship Management

HRIS Conversions

Compensation Planning

Legal and IRS Compliance

Professional Experience

roehm america llc (divesture of evonik corporation)

total rewards manager

implemented and designed 16 benefit plans in 6 months to ensure a go-live date of january 1

led the conversion of adp ev5 to adp workforce now for benefits and compensation modules

revamped performance management program across 6 sites in us and mexico to increase productivity and safety at production sites

key collaborator with germany headquarters to implement a global system for all hr modules;

established new job grading system to comply with global system and streamline the system; revamped salary ranges for job grades

convert fleet program to vehicle allowance with cost savings strategy and increase efficiency

completed successful open enrollment in 3 months of divesture

ongoing management of all benefit plans; ensuring compliance, cost efficiency and competitiveness

annual administration of all compensation programs including merit increases, global compensation bonus plan, sales incentive plan, long-term incentive plan exclusive to regional management team

facilitate all employee communications regarding benefit and compensation programs

vendor management including broker of record for us, canada and mexico

review and approve tuition reimbursement program

administer employee service awards program

partner with headquarters for market data, merit increase proposals

oversee performance management; keep managers and hr managers in alignment with goals, expectations, documentation and timelines

supervise direct report

maintain short-term disability program

plan compliance; regulatory filings;

member of benefits committee and member of investment committee

national grid, brooklyn, NY

benefits and compensation specialist 2/2017 – 6/2019

japan tobacco international, Teaneck, NJ

manager, benefits and compensation & Administration 02/2016 – 12/2016

Sole ownership and management of all benefit and compensation plans for global company including medical, dental, vision, group life, short and long-term disability, and 401(k) Plans

Provided strategic direction of all Plans to executives including Plan design, changes, and reviews for cost effectiveness and competitiveness within the industry; Secured executive buy-ins for Plan renewals

Ensured IRS compliance for all Plans and regulations for FLSA, ACA, and ERISA; manage FMLA and PTO

Performed global reporting to vendors to assist international assignees with US tax compliance and W-2 reporting

Managed all PTO, disability, workers compensation, unemployment claims, etc.; coordinate third-party pay

Project lead for Human Resources on the start-up of a new entity including HRIS, Plan design, and compliance

Prepared compensation analyses for executives to support the Annual Strategic Plan; use metrics to present to Management Committee;

Completed salary surveys and analyze results performing salary adjustments as necessary; build new pay lines using Hay method; prepare job specifications, job analysis, and evaluation; analyzed sales incentive Plan

Process, reviewed and approved payroll cycles; calculate sales incentive plan payouts; all payroll reporting

Supervised a staff of 2 including consistent monitoring, coaching and performance evaluations

NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY, Newark, NJ 2009 – 2016

manager, Benefits and Compensation

Successfully managed all aspects of benefits and compensation administration to promote a healthy work environment

Implemented FSA, DCA, and HCA Plans; educated employees to increase participation

Designed a formal compensation plan for non-union employees resulting in internal equity and external competitiveness; monitors for cost efficiency and alignment with company’s goals

Responsible for all aspects of the budget including forecasting, invoice management, variance reporting, etc.

Represented the Benefits and Compensation total reward package at the bargaining table for union negotiations

Consulted with Labor Relations Director for consistent reviews and updates of Plan changes and educate on any possible impact of union contracts; consistently provided guidance for successful negotiations

Performed cost analysis and recommend cost-saving strategies on a regular basis; reviewed benefit plans for changes

Created the Benefits module to ensure accurate data transfers and provided strategic oversight for the HRIS conversion

Served as liaison with multiple vendors, internal and external legal counsel, and union representatives

Created, reviewed, and approved job descriptions, grading, and salary ranges for all non-union positions

AGFA CORPORATION, Ridgefield Park, NJ 2007 – 2009

Benefits Plan Specialist

THE HERTZ CORPORATION, Park Ridge, NJ 2000 – 2006

Manager, Benefits

Provided oversight and direction of four Benefit Representatives and one Administrative Assistant, managing personal performance and efficiency

Maintained and ensured compliance for all qualified and non-qualified 401(k) Plans for the United States, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands for approximately 50,000 employees for a hybrid of union and non-union population

Responsible for negotiation of 50+ HMO’s and successfully held medical run rate at or below trending costs

Partnered with Human Resources management and Labor Relations in union negotiations, offering solutions and recommendations for employee benefits to accelerate ratifications for 150 contracts in 170 locations

Provided training to field HR staff on benefit practices and procedures; created all communications for distribution to remain in compliance at over 50 different locations

Project lead for HRIS conversion; assisted in development of Benefits modules

Participated in 401(k) Investment Committee meetings

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ

Certification, Professional Human Resources, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

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