Experience

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  Portland state university

  May 2000 - May 2007

  Coordinator of health and welfare benefits for eligible university employees. Provides guidance to new, current and transitional employees regarding benefit options. Delivers benefits orientation for new employees. Acts as a liaison with providers/vendors and employees in reconciliation and problem resolution. Provides direct support to the Senior Manager of HRIS/Benefits and the Benefits Manager. Consults with HR employment team to establish benefits eligibility for employees. Responsibilities include data entry into the PEBB administrative system and PSU’s Banner HRIS. Coordinates and establishes employee benefit files; processes workers compensation claims and coordinates with authorized family medical leaves. Show less Facilitates employment of faculty, academic professionals and other unclassified employees. Responsibilities include coordination of the Permission to Recruit and Proposal to Appoint approval processes, Notice of Appointment review, participation and/or support of search committees across campus. Provide guidance to departmental office staff regarding appropriate procedure for the employ of academic faculty. Integral member of the employment team reporting to the Associate Director of Human Resources and the Academic Employment Manager. Show less Position coordinates all aspects of payroll / employment records and related functions for both on and off campus student employees. Also facilitates the web based electronic time entry system established for student employees including the routing of electronic approvals, monitoring transaction status, coordinating grant reports, and web data feed into the payroll process. Acts in conjunction with Human Resources personnel to provide efficient customer service and training in areas of expertise. Show less

  • Senior Benefits Coordinator

    Jun 2006 - May 2007

  • Academic Employment Coordinator

    Sept 2004 - Jun 2006

  • Student Payroll / Employment Coordinator

    May 2000 - Sept 2004
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  Advantis credit union

  May 2007 - Aug 2015

  Senior human resources generalist

  Primary administrator for medical, dental, vision, prescription, and Section 125 cafeteria plans, compensation, life/disability insurance program, 401(k) retirement plan, and work-life balance programs. Leads implementation of new benefit or plan design changes. Oversees compensation system and programs, manages HRIS functionality and administration. Manages workers compensation claims. Acts as primary contact for employee/management concerns regarding benefits, compensation, ADA/FMLA/OFLA, and employment policies. Conducts annual review of position descriptions, updating as necessary. Maintains the affirmative action plan, prepares and files EEO-1 report. Contributes to handbook policies and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. Reviews performance appraisals submitted for objectivity, standardization, and compliance with employment law; provides essential feedback to supervisors and managers. Facilitates the transition of recruited candidates to employees; prepares all new hire documents; delivers benefits section of new employee orientation. Participates in HR department planning; contributes recommendations to effect improvements in the efficiency of the HR department and its services to employees; supports strategic initiatives of the Executive Leadership Team. Show less

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  Portland state university

  Aug 2015 - now

  Senior leaves administrator

  Responsible for all leaves, workers compensation, and ADA accommodations.