Benefits Director Resume
Summary : To obtain a Benefits Director position in a Human Resources department to enable growth and development for the company, the team and myself. Worked and used education and experience to the fullest.
Skills : Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Web Browsers - Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox.
Description :
- Worked initially in New Jersey prior to company consolidation and then independently out of the Chicago office.
- Directed all areas of benefits including health and welfare administration, 401(k), 529, Leaves of Absence.
- Created Benefits Call Center set up, trained and supervised personnel to provide one source for 22,000 employees with benefit concerns.
- Analyzed and integrated benefits for newly purchased/merged companies.
- Merged 24 companies benefits initially and then new companies averaging three new companies per year.
- Created new safety training program for full-time and part-time retail staff.
- Assessed need for new enrollment software, interviewed companies, reference checked and made recommendations to CHRO.
- Worked with software company to program and establish software in four months time for annual enrollment.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Master's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Summary : Professional with the proven ability to generated and close leads and to establish and maintain a loyal customer base. Effective managerd able to recruit, hire and train employees and create a positive work environment while improving operational efficiencies. Receptive to customer feedback and willing to solicit and implement client suggestions, improving the customer experience.
Skills : Chrome, Databases, Syteline, Phoenix, Windows And Red Hat.
Description :
- Established the organizations employee benefits plans, determining and recommending benefits budgets.
- Reviewed offers from different benefits providers, and ensuring that all benefits plans are compliant with state and federal laws and industry regulations.
- Closed approximately 35% of all leads, both furnished and self-generated.
- Managed all phases of sales cycle including prospecting, appointment setting, in-field underwriting, application administration and closing, and follow-up support.
- Developed leads through networking, referral and strategic partnership.
- Scheduled sales visits/consultations via telephone.
- Qualified leads and assessed applicants needs and coverage options.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Summary : As a Benefits Director, established the organizations employee benefits plans, determining and recommending benefits budgets, reviewing offers from different benefits providers, and ensuring that all benefits plans are compliant with state and federal laws and industry regulations.
Skills : PhotoMatix Post Editing Programs, Lightroom, Mac And Windows , Microsoft Office In Both Environments, Strong PPT .
Description :
- Market insurance products to affinity groups. Conducted presentations, seminars and workshops.
- Brought in new business on a local and national basis.
- Created Sales aids, training manuals and marketing materials for Agents Initiated and developed relationships with new affinity groups.
- Customized policies to meet applicants needs.
- Processed policy applications and facilitated underwriting process.
- Versaw benefits plan audits, monitoring administrative costs of our benefits programs, and recommending cost-efficient alternatives.
- Directed and executed the termination of retirement plans, 401k plan and group health plans.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Master's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Summary : As a Benefits Director, responsible for overseeing benefits plan audits, monitoring administrative costs of our benefits programs, and recommending cost-efficient alternatives.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Hr Policies & Procedures, HRis.
Description :
- Used in separation and filtration processes to oversee all benefit plans and to serve as the union negotiator for employee benefits and general human resources matters.
- Administered all benefits plans including design, cost and compliance within all regulations and code.
- Conceived, implemented and managed a world-wide relocation program that resulted in cost effective hiring and staffing decisions.
- Negotiated with unions resulting in a cost effective and employee satisfied employee benefits model.
- Consolidated and centralized the payroll function resulting in company savings and increased data integrity.
- Terminated and replaced existing defined benefits plan including the distribution of the new plan to active terminated and retired participants.
- Managed and administered nationwide benefits program for remaining Acordis US holdings' retiree groups including health/dental, retirement, and 401k.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Headline : As a Benefits Director, planned and directed the overall design, implementation, communication, and administration of the organizations health and welfare benefits programs. Ensured that programs adhere to current regulations and support the organizations strategic objectives.
Skills : Strong English written and verbal communication.
Description :
- Verified and closed all sales when a second voice was needed.
- Used Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
- Managed multiple patient schedules for doctors, dental assistants, and hygienists for two local Modern Dentistry offices.
- Worked individually with each doctor and patient in regards to coordinating, planning and scheduling current and future dental treatment based patient needs.
- Submitted inquiries daily with in-network insurances to ensure dental coverage and financial treatment plans for new and existing patients.
- Executed the termination of hourly and staff retirement plans and the 401k plan nationwide for over 300 participants with legal counsel and actuarial involvement.
- Conducted market research of benefits programs our main competitors are offering, identify issues with our existing benefits packages, and create strategies to improve them.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Objective : Extensive background in operations incorporates a variety of functions in the operational and management fields. Energetic and action oriented self-starter, who can react swiftly in critical situations that has the ability to recognize problems and derive solutions. Experienced combined with energy and dedication will add immeasurable value to any organization.
Skills : Microsoft Office, 10-key, CRM Systems, PM Systems,.
Description :
- Earned Sales Bonus every month for reaching goals set by manager.
- Audited client files and reports in system edited billing and maintenance codes for clients Worked closely with other departments/payroll.
- Responsible for the benefits administration for over 2500 employees for a major retailer.
- Instrumental in the conversion to a highly efficient computerized program.
- Oversaw the staff's implementation of enrollment/changes/termination of health coverage.
- Hold life insurance & fixed annuities license #214 Independent Life Insurance Sales Agent.
- Organized company-wide benefits needs assessments, analyze results, and develop various employee benefits programs, such as retirement plans, stock options, life insurance, medical insurance, etc.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Objective : As a Benefits Director with heavy involvement in business and employee performance, employee relations, benefits, compensation, recruitment, HR process, and HRIS within a global matrix structure.
Skills : Microsoft, Excel.
Description :
- Promoted to Supervisng Agent, enthusiastic and skilled at learning.
- Worked well with others and acquire brilliant leadership qualities Excellent organizational skills.
- Contacted and traveled to potential clients Presented various plans / options Wrote applications Turned in paperwork and checks for processing.
- Provided supplemental benefits to union members, referrals, and affiliates that best benefit client Submitted daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Managed and implemented benefit administration for 27 clients Enroll Staff for clients into health plans, including medical, dental, vision.
- Explanation of coverage options and benefits for life insurance, mortgage protection and educational protection to potential clients.
- Sold largest volume policies in office.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Objective : As a Benefits Director, managed a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Created functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.
Skills : Knowledge of compensation and benefits packages, policies, and legislations.
Description :
- Conducted market research of benefits programs our main competitors are offering, identify issues with our existing benefits packages, and create strategies to improve them.
- Organized company-wide benefits needs assessments, analyze results, and develop various employee benefits programs, such as retirement plans, stock options, life insurance, medical insurance, etc.
- Communicated and negotiated with various benefits providers to identify vendors and benefits packages that are suitable for our employees and cost-effective for the business.
- Oversaw the implementation and administration of benefits programs.
- Ensured that all our benefits programs comply with relevant state and federal regulations.
- Created proposals for the annual benefits budget, present them to executive leadership, and oversee the allocation of approved resources.
- Reviewed financial statements to ensure that the company is meeting its obligations to different regulatory agencies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Objective : As a Benefits Director, responsible for the management and administration of all employee benefit plans and wellness programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, life, disability, supplemental plans, FSA, HSA, COBRA, and 401(k).
Skills : Excellent conflict resolution skills.
Description :
- Recommended benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements, trends, and developments in benefits offered by other organizations.
- Supported managements decision-making process by analyzing benefit options and predicting future costs.
- Identified benefit options by studying programs and obtaining advice from consultants.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing laws and regulations and updates to legal requirements.
- Informed employees of benefit usage by preparing and distributing benefit reports.
- Managed benefits staff by coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees.
- Resolved employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master's Degree in Business
Benefits Director Resume
Objective : As a Benefits Director, worked closely with benefit vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction and superior administration.
Skills : Strong communication, Interpersonal, and management skills.
Description :
- Mentored and developed the Benefit Administration team while monitoring day to day processes.
- Met with staff on a regular basis to evaluate workflow and progress.
- Ensured that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets
- Attended all vendor meetings with team as necessary.
- Strategized on and set up structure for annual open enrollment process.
- Led development of open enrollment communications and education.
- Involved with annual renewal process, including but not limited to providing comprehensive financial analysis, benchmarking, and proposed recommendations for plan changes.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business
