Marge Ybarra

Experience

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  Faith Christian Academy (CO)

  Aug 1997 - Jun 2007

  Teacher's Assistant

  Provided support services to three teachers, prepared weekly newsletters, and composed various communications to parents. Determined upcoming classroom needs, created and maintained student files, and assisted third grade team with various administrative functions. Inputted and uploaded all grades bi-weekly and prepared report cards quarterly. Coordinated special events including field trips, parent appreciation luncheons, and after school enrichment classes. Directed and trained parent classroom volunteers acting as liaison between parents and teachers. Show less

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  Whiting Petroleum Corporation

  Oct 2007 - Aug 2019

  In my role as Benefits Manager I was responsible for developing a more strategic approach to the benefits package as it pertains to the company's total rewards philosophy. With low unemployment, and the competitive oil & gas industry, I researched current trends, the latest benefit offerings, and made sure Whiting Petroleum had the most competitive benefit line-up.Additionally, my job entailed managing vendor relationships, keeping up with endless government compliance tasks, daily tactical claim resolution work, leave administration oversight, benefit education, and wellness promotion. Show less As the Senior Benefits Administrator, I managed the vendor relationships, oversaw claim resolution, maintained compliance, and provided employee education and engagement activities. I evaluated benefit needs, researched and made recommendations on future benefit offerings, and prepared benefit communications associated with these rollouts.I built and integrated wellness initiatives with the cost containment efforts we are engaged in as a company. I plan and host an annual Wellness Fair in the corporate office and coordinate similar events in our field locations. Additionally I held seminars on numerous health and wellness topics throughout the year. Show less Administer various employee benefit plans. Field employee's benefit questions and resolve employee benefit and claim issues acting as liaison between employees and benefit providers. Assist new employees with getting properly enrolled in the benefits and provide guidance for employees who have had life change events to ensure their changes are updated in the system. Coordinate FMLA and LTD programs providing paperwork and information on how these coverages work. Maintain benefit records and documents. Assist with annual renewals, audits, and other compliance. Prepare employee benefit communications. Show less

  • Benefits Manager

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Senior Benefits Administrator

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Benefits Administrator

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  • HR Representative

    Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  • HR Assistant

    Oct 2007 - Dec 2010
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  Holland & Hart LLP

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  Benefits Specialist

  This role involved a myriad of HR duties from new hire benefit orientations to Cobra processing for those exiting the firm, as well as those with other triggering life events. I was a Benefits resource for employees experiencing qualifying life events, and those who wanted general information on firm benefit offerings and the costs associated with them. I oversaw leave of absences coordinating with payroll and staff ensuring program was administered properly under DOL guidelines and any disability benefit payments were correct. I was responsible for processing monthly insurance billings after reviewing for accuracy making certain payments were made timely for all group plans. I handled benefit approvals in Ultipro and did troubleshooting for associated issues in the system as they arose. I planned and execute wellness initiatives such as flu shots, mobile mammography van, and encouraged staff to take advantage of the Hart & Soul Wellness Program at the firm. Show less

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  ADP (Aerotek)

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Benefits Coordinator

  In this role I supported Benefit Solution Specialists with a variety of tasks. I researched and resolved discrepancies on vendor invoices, and performed various benefit audits to ensure information matched between vendor and client. I also accomplished miscellaneous assignments such as applying wellness credits, spousal surcharges, and made other adjustments in Workforce Now as assigned.

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  Signature Consultants

  Feb 2021 - now

  Project Manager