Human Resources and Benefits Specialist - New York

Well-organized Human Resources professional bring 10 years of superior

performance in fast-paced HR environments. Communicative and decisive with focus on improving and retaining quality in HR administration, payroll and recruiting.

SKILLS HRIS Applications (ADP

Workforce Now, Peoplesoft,

SAP, e-verify I-9, UltiPro)

• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

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Payroll Processing

(ADP-Payforce, Paychex

Systems)

• Applicant Tracking Systems (Fusion

Cloud HCM, Taleo, and iCIMS

Systems)

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Professional Employer

Organizations (TriNet,

ServiceNow, ADP Total Source.

and Engage PEO)

• Recruiting Applications (LinkedIn

Recruiter, SmartRecruiters. and

iCIMS Talent Cloud)

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WORK HISTORY HR GENERALIST 10/2020 to 04/2025

Tropicana Products Jersey City, NJ

Updated benefit costs as premiums change to ensure correct costs

charges to programs and updated FICA list after every New Hire

Orientation for nonresident aliens on F-1, J-1, M-1, Q-1, or Q-2 visas under

the residency rule.

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Managed the FSA, FMLA, PFML, PTO STD, LTD, ADA, and COBRA

claims processes for employees seeking benefits, including reviewing

medical documentation, verifying eligibility, determining benefit amounts,

communicating with employees and healthcare providers, and making

decisions on claim approvals or denials.

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Primary point of contact to both Management and Employees for all things

Employee Relations including, but not limited to conflict resolutions.

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Provided routine and specialized employee benefit information and

responded to inquiries from retirees, carriers, physicians, attorneys, and

others for a variety of subjects, including, but not limited to, benefits

coverage, eligibility, claims procedures, work-related injuries, medical

leaves, disability status, alleviate problems, and interpretation of

compensation and benefits policies.

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Planned and managed talent acquisition recruitment activities. Reviewed

and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates using

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strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.

Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy

and compliance with applicable regulations.

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Administered 401(k) and Deferred Compensation plans and processed

quarterly 401(k) loan files.

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• Processed bi weekly payrolls for union employees via ADP-Workforce.

Lead and executed various HR projects, ensuring alignment with company

objectives and timelines.

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HR COORDINATOR 04/2016 to 08/2020

Xerox Little Falls, NJ

Worked with a team of 25 to administer benefits to 82,540 Proctor and

Gamble and ExxonMobil employees via PeopleSoft.

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Ensured to all compliance of all federal and state Human Resource laws

(Section 125, COBRA. HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, etc) as they relate to the

administration of all benefit plans and related plan documents.

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Acted as a liaison between employees and service providers to ensure all

problems regarding benefit related questions and claims where resolved.

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Validated and processed monthly accrual allocations, including all benefit

plan deductions, claims, and administrative costs.

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Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working

conditions, and promotion opportunities.

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Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications,

scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer

letters.

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• Constantly maintained an exceptional level of absolute confidentiality.

Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and

onboarding of employees

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• Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours

Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly

departmental meetings

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• Managed daily benefits processing

Handled enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries,

disability, claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans,

hardships and compliance testing.

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HR CLERK 10/2013 to 03/2016

Focus Margin New York, NY

Provided administration of benefits, time tracking and new hire orientation

for new employees

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Processed new hire packets including employment, education and

background verification

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• Participated in trainings for Supervisors

• Processed Seasonal payrolls, which include union employees, tipped

employees and utilization of, blended overtime rules and input income via

ADP-PayWorkforce

Worked closely with the Director of Payroll to ensure accurate benefit

deductions and employee record

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Managed multiple Hiring Managers calendars to schedule interviews with

candidates.

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• Sourced resumes via online job board and Taleo

Partnered with the Director of Payroll and Managers to oversee costs,

budgets and work on other various projects in a corporate setting.

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EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Human Resources Management 06/2012

De Paul University, Chicago, IL

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