Administrative Assistant Benefits Administrator
Resume:
Kathy L Buzeyn
Glendale, AZ ***02
Highly skilled with more than 30 years progressive experience in the management, implementation, tracking and coordination of benefits administration for organizations ranging from 200 to more than 10,000 employees. Diplomatic and resourceful, organized with strong project skills looking for a position in a creative environment with an increase in administrative responsibilities that draws on communication and proven people skills.
City of Glendale
11/2019 to 05/2022 (Temporary; Contract Ended)
Glendale, AZ
Administrative Assistant
support staff colleagues stay organized and effectively communicate internally with one another and externally with clients.
Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports and other correspondence.
Maintain the department email regarding all requested documents to be uploaded to the correct application and to respond/assist to any questions regarding the assistance programs.
Update the department internal logs and maintain files for all completed applicants. Maintain all incoming phone calls into the department.
Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers
HR Benefits Technician - City of Glendale
Respond to employee questions and requests for documentation related to health benefits in a timely, well-informed manner.
Explain and interpret health related policies and procedures to employees.
Assist Benefits Administrator by conducting studies including data collection and analysis; participating in special projects if needed.
Establish and maintain systems related to health benefits administration.
Review, verify and process employee personnel and payroll documents; correct errors and enter information into an automated personnel/payroll information system and various insurance carrier information systems.
Assist with group orientation sessions to inform employees of their benefits and obtain proper enrollment applications.
Assist with annual open enrollment process.
Resolve insurance eligibility problems with employees and carriers.
Counsel employees regarding employee insurance coverage.
Administer FMLA requests for eligible employees.
U-Haul International
03/2011 to 10/2019
Phoenix, AZ
Retirement Benefits Analyst
Develop and maintain computer, accounting, investment, and financial systems.
Develop and interpret policies and procedures relating to investment and financial systems.
Advise employees and the public on the finance aspects of retirement, obligations, and various aspects of the system.
Coordinate maintenance of records and preparation and issuance of retirement payroll; assist in preparation and review of annual retirement financial statements, annual retirement report, other financial and statistical reports as required; perform difficult and complex accounting work and financial analysis.
Prepare Finance Retirement Section's budget; analyze cash flow of the retirement system and scheduling of funds available for investment purposes.
provide research data, technical advice and statistical reports regarding securities recommended for investment.
Represent the Finance Retirement Section before public agencies, District committees, employees and general public.
Answer question and explain retirement financial system procedures both orally and in writing.
Personal References furnished upon request
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