Benefits Specialist Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Teresa Sparks
***************@*****.***
Las Vegas, NV
Objective: Confident and resourceful Human Resources/Benefits professional with over 24 years of experience. I am a fast learner and look forward to utilizing my experience to assist your company your and employees
Skills:
● Software knowledge: MS office, Excel, Infinium, Kronos, HRIS, Lotus, ADP, Outlook, Neocase, workday, SIRVA, Oracle and various other systems
● Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices related to Human Resources/Benefits.
● Able to exercise great initiative and independent judgement.
● Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously.
● Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills.
● Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines. Experience:
MGM Resorts International Benefits Specialist
5/2018 Current
• Assist in the day-to-day administration of the MGM Resorts 401(k) Savings Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, 529 College Savings Plan, and various benefits administration responsibilities. All duties are to be performed in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, and ordinances, as well as departmental and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.
• Responsible for all aspects of the weekly wire reconciliation which includes the funding request to Treasury (for 401(k), Deferred Compensation and 529) and responsible for Deferred Compensation updates, changes and issues; update Workday for the 529 College Savings program
• Review/approve daily distributions, QDROs, hardship withdrawals and review weekly inbound integration from recordkeeper to ensure deferrals and loans starts/stops/changes are properly loaded into Workday
• Audit weekly participant eligibility reports and term and vesting report to ensure requested distributions are accurate; work with Payroll to resolve any errors, research the loan risk default report, bad address/lost participant report and provide resolution
• Responsible for the entire beneficiary distribution process when a participant is deceased and research inquiries from former participants who received a letter from SSA regarding potential 401(k) benefit
• Monitor the annual contribution limit report to ensure participants do not exceed the maximum amount allowed per year
• Actively participate in 401(k) communications and campaign strategies and work closely with Labor Relations to ensure 401(k) union eligibility changes are updated timely
• Respond to questions from participants in a timely manner through phone calls, Neocase and emails
• Complete HIPAA certificates, manage the port/convert process for life insurance, responsible for COBRA reimbursement process, and manage an executive level benefit process by working with designated broker
• Provide support for the annual plan audit to ensure plan compliance and work with Benefits Analyst to find ways to improve efficiency with reporting and regular audits
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned which are listed at the bottom of this resume The Eastside Cannery – Benefits Specialist/HR Rep
9/2006 – 5/2018
• Assist in the development and administration of HR/Benefit for over 900 employees
• Managing all benefit programs for all employees on property
• Act as a liaison between third party vendors and employees
• Coordinate and produce various essential reports containing to HR/benefits
• Maintain accurate files and reports for the Executive Committee
• Ensure the compliance of company standards and policies related to HR/Benefits
• Counseling and guidance of employees and employee families in times of need
• Assists in the development and management of several on-going employee events
• Manage and maintain employee incentives programs Nevada Palace – Payroll Manager/Training Coordinator/Administrative Assistant 5/1996 – 9/2006
• Manage all aspect of payroll processing and inputting for over 500 employees
• Run payroll and employment reports to maintain accuracy
• Processing of new-hire’s and terminations, workman’s comp, and unemployment
• Managed the benefits enrollment process for insurance and 401k
• Assisted in the HR process of employee relations issues and exit interviews
• Learning and development instructor for all employees
• Inventory control and reporting for various sections of the casino
• Maintained third party relationships for various accounts for entire property
• Assisted in the development and implementation of several employee benefits Additional Job duties at MGM Resorts International
• Billing for 12 different venders
• Process employee Cobra reimbursements
• Process death claims
• Process relocations thought SIRVA relocation
• Enroll executives in the company Gold plan and update beneficiary information.
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