HR Leave Benefits Manager

SUMMARY

Experienced Leave Benefits Manager with over 10 + years in HR, specializing in FMLA, ADA, and leave requests. Proven track record of ensuring compliance with regulations while efficiently administering leave policies. Skilled in addressing employee inquiries and managing complex leave-related matters, fostering a supportive work environment through empathy and attention to detail.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of Regulations

Communication

Policy Administration

Problem Solving

Compliance Management

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

FMLA/ADA/PFL

EXPERIENCES

WestEd, San Francisco, CA June 2023 – Nov 2023

Recruiter – Remote - Contract Assignment

A national leader in research, development, and service, to advance equitable opportunities, increase well-being, and promote positive outcomes for children, youth, and adults.

Achieved objectives by partnering with hiring managers to successfully implement recruiting strategies for positions and to ensure a positive candidate experience.

Accountable for developing processes to refine the recruiting strategy, maximize operational effectiveness, and achieve results within Talent Acquisition, People & Culture.

Execute organizational recruiting strategies by interviewing applicants/candidates to ensure are well-informed about the onboarding process.

Strategically perform inquiries and searches for qualified candidates by utilizing search engine resources including Indeed, Signal Hire, Zip Recruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, as well as Colleges/Universities/Alumni Associations, Trade & Tech Schools, Employee Referral, Virtual Career Fair, State Websites, and Associations.

Virtual HR Services for Small Businesses, Stamford, CT Oct 2020 – Present

HR Consultant – P/T – Remote

An HR Consulting Firm offering specialized assistance to small businesses in the areas of compliance to local, state, and federal laws and other regulatory / statutory regulations and requirements, various levels of onboarding, benefits coordination and employment assistance, and compliance for small businesses.

Manage complete human resource consulting activities and provide guidance relative to new hire placement s and onboarding.

Manages employee handbook development and revisions and customizes employee discipline and performance tracking.

Advise on employee relations policies/ performance tracking and handles workmen’s compensation and unemployment management as well as Internal audit advice.

Consult on voluntary benefit options and create customized policies/procedures development.

Talent One Services, Glastonbury, CT Oct 2018 – June 2024

Recruiter/Talent Sourcing – Freelance - Remote

A staffing agency specializing in recruitment, onboarding, and personnel placement within the healthcare business sector.

Develop onboarding strategies in collaboration with clients and hiring managers to plan and implement recruitment initiatives for existing opportunities and future resource needs.

Accountable for developing a process to refine the recruiting strategy, maximize operational effectiveness, and achieve results within Talent Acquisition, People & Culture.

Execute organizational recruiting strategies by performing pre-assessment interviews, facilitating background checks appropriated to the client’s needs, and providing accurate assessment of candidate’s competencies and suitability.

Perform detailed talent query searches for the fulfillment of staffing needs relating to specified fields, needs and opportunities within the healthcare business sector.

Monroe Public Schools, Monroe, CT July 2009 – June 2022

HR Generalist/Benefits Manager

A public school system providing the educational needs of children from the grades of Pre-Kindergarten through 12.

Directed operations for HR and benefits administration including talent acquisition, employee relations, leave management, FMLA/ADA, workers compensation, LTD, STD, COBRA, open enrollment, status changes and updates, claims resolutions, vendor management and 1095C’s.

System administrator for online applicant information system, maintained and coordinated job postings, trained new system users, and collaborated with technical staff to coordinate the application of upgrades and/or address user interface issues.

Managed employee personnel, medical, and I-9 files, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and ensuring adherence to all relevant safety regulations and protocols by hosting quarterly health and safety meetings.

Provided expert leadership and support for a client group consisting of 600 principals, teachers, and school staff.

EDUCATION

Master of Science - HR Management/Counseling, University of Bridgeport (Stamford, CT)

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Google Suites, Aesop, Munis, Frontline Applitrack, Avature (CRM/ATS), Workday, Taleo, UKG Pro, Box, Smartsheet, Indeed, Signal Hire, Zip Recruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, BrassRing, Service Now, JIRA, Share Point.

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