ANDREA CATTAN

** ********* ****** **********, ** 06042 860-***-****

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PROFILE:

Dedicated and organized HR professional, featuring a full spectrum of human resources programs, services, and functions; holding eleven years of experience with the labor relations sector. In depth working knowledge of employment laws, compliance, regulations, and employee benefits. Special attention to Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. Additional Skillset: Bi-lingual (Fluent in both Spanish and English)

EDUCATION:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Willimantic, CT Dec. 2008 – May. 2011

HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM CERTIFICATION • UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

West Hartford, CT Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2008

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE • MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SOCIAL SERVICES

Manchester, CT Aug. 2004 – May. 2006

EXPERIENCE:

REGIONAL HR/ BENEFITS MANAGER • ICARE HEALTH NETWORK

MANCHESTER, CT JAN. 2019

Provided critical oversight for employee group benefits programs, i.e., group health, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, and 401k across all 15 facilities, including union and non-bargaining union employees. Assisted with all regulatory filings (i.e., SPDs, 5500s and ACA). Benefit lead, specializing in all new hire orientations and open enrollment.

● Strong ethical approach to protect and maintain sensitive confidential information, in multiple HR Information Systems, while creating, maintaining, and generating reports.

● Process wage garnishments and benefit deductions/reconciliations.

● In collaboration with the Sr. Leadership, HR diligently monitor labor contracts and assist with all employee relations which cross-training additional members of the HR team.

● Provide recruitment and retention of all facility staff.

● Monitoring and tracking of performance evaluations and competencies (annually) as required.

● Guided the on-site management team with mentorship programs and coaching of facility staff; to foster professional development and instill a people centric culture.

HR BENEFITS ANALYST • EPPENDORF CORP.

ENFIELD, CT JAN. 2017 – DEC. 2018

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company's group benefits program (group health, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and 401(k)) for US & Canada; along with assisting all regulatory filings (SPDs, 5500s and ACA’s). Responsible for coordinating various HR related activities and events, such as 401k meetings, annual enrollment seminars and health fairs.

● Conduct benefit portion of new hire orientation and orchestrate meetings for Open Enrollment, including preparing communication material.

● Manages the relationships between company, employee and vendor, as applicable; regarding all plans, plan systems, plan calculations and service valuations. Provided administration services for all leaves of absences, terminations, new hires, life events, life insurance policies (GLI, supplemental and AD&D).

● Process/ analyze, make recommendations regarding design and administer employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, life, disability and retirement plan for all North America business partners/ brands.

● Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non- exempt employees in multiples companies.

● Process wage garnishments and benefit deductions/reconciliations.

● Assisted in clerical functions related to payroll activities (maintaining timely records and files)

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR • KAMAN CORP.

BLOOMFIELD, CT FEB. 2010 – JAN. 2017

Manage a broad range of HR functions including payroll administration (2,800 + employees). Lead all health benefits oversight including 401K, employee stock option plan enrollment and administration; HRMS database entry and co-administration, personnel file management, HR policy development, and on-boarding process.

● Effectively process all new hires regarding; benefit, leaves, salary adjustment, promotions and terminations on the HR DataBase while staying within compliance.

● Managed all HMO and audit billings, company cell phones and company vehicle program.

● Support employee benefit/human resources related questions and resolves inquiries with insurance companies in a timely, accurate and confidentiality manner.

● Participates in open enrollment and in development of all benefit/welfare communications.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT • HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP

EAST HARTFORD, CT MAY. 2009 – FEB. 2010

Assisted staff with routine HR related questions, served as the first point of contact for 500+ employees. Served as primary (POC) to screen all qualified applicants, reviewing background and verifying reference. Accountable for creating and maintaining personnel files, records, reports, and logs.

● Coordinated new hire events, in addition to open-enrollments and training for associates/ managers.

● Process payroll in accurate, timely delivery using Ceridian Payroll.

● Supported Wage garnishments orders according to federal and state requirements.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT • MARRIOTT HARTFORD DOWNTOWN

HARTFORD, CT JUL. 2007 – MAY. 2009

Responsible for HR functions for a team of 250+ hourly employees in a positive open-door environment. Maintained all payroll records and processed payroll on a bi-weekly scheduleS. Provide administrative support to Director of Human Resources and Human Resources Manager.

● Respond to state, private, and internal payroll audits. Process and reports and follows up on Worker's

● Compensation claims to the appropriate Insurance Company.

● Organized international internship program, which encompassed training, coaching, supported direct supervision and continuous improvement activities.

● Placing advertisements for job openings internal/external.

● Prearranged employee engagement events, i.e., Employee of the Month, holiday parties and Employee Appreciation week,

SR. LEAD FINANCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATE • PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK

EAST HARTFORD, CT SEP. 2002 – JUN. 2007

UNDER MINIMAL MANAGEMENT SUPERVISION/ DIRECTION OWNED RESPONSIBILITIES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE ON-SITE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL CUSTOMER LEADS WHILE MEET SALES GOALS. SUPERVISES ALL OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING STAFFING, CASH LEVELS, SUPPLIES, INVENTORY, BALANCING INCLUDING ATM'S AND TAU'S IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BANK'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

● Direct supervisor for junior staff, facilitating adherence to the organization's customer service standards

● Supports products and services application to advance the branches referral goals and modeling techniques

● Open accounts and perform a wide range of customer services functions.

● Trained new Customer Service staff in the research and resolution of transaction/balancing problems.

SKILLS:

● Excellent Organizational Skills

● Benefit/Payroll Administration

● Event/Program Management

● Labor/Employee Relations

● HR Policies & Procedures

● Confidential Record Keeping

● Employee Development and Training

● Legal Laws & Compliance

● Orientation & On-boarding

● Organizational Development

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

● Computer/ Software: Lotus Notes

● Microsoft Office Suite: Word\Excel\PowerPoint\Publisher\Access\Outlook

● Windows XP-7\ Citrix\ SharePoint \ Employee Navigator

● ADP Payroll\ ADP Enterprises\ ADP Workforce\ ADP Reporting

● Ceridian\ PayChex\ Reportsmith\ Timesaver\ Bswift\ EV5

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