Alexis Banta

Experience

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  Johns Manville

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2014

  HR Benefits Admin

  • Provided leadership and oversight to a team of 4 direct reports.• Managed employee hotline calls and employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.• Assisted in facilitation of a reduction in workforce of 20 employees.• Reconciled weekly and monthly benefit plans and managed the processing of HR invoices in SAP.

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  Aflac

  May 2015 - Jan 2016

  Benefits Enrollment Implementation Consultant

  • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales partners, brokers, and clients to gather critical enrollment requirements, benefit participation rules and plan offerings. • Used Microsoft Access and Java to create benefits open enrollment on Selerix platform.• Analyzed, monitored, and executed change requests for clients throughout benefit implementation phase and Open Enrollment.

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  The Concrete Company

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Human Resources Generalist

  • Led the transition of the new hire onboarding process from paper to electronic in HRMS Paylocity reducing integration time for new hires by 30%. • Administered employee benefits and FMLA, evaluated benefits data analysis, and identified trends. • Proposed recommendations for plan changes, which resulted in the addition of new employee benefits which included vision and FSA plans.• Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures for multi-state HR team. • Performed workplace compliance training site visits for OSHA and DOT readiness to reduce liability risks and optimize operational effectiveness.• Processed multi-state weekly and monthly payroll for approximately 450 employees. Show less

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  Piedmont Healthcare

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2021

  • Supervised the payroll team, provided them with thorough training and personalized guidance to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the bi-weekly payroll for approximately 3,000 employees.• Led the implementation of more effective standards and processes, which resulted in streamlinedpayroll operations and reduced processing time by 20%.• Prepared and filed accurate and timely payroll tax returns and other related reports to comply with tax laws and regulations.•Prepared reports related to wages, garnishments, taxes (941 Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return), and generated W2’s for approximately 3,000 employees. Show less • Implemented manager and employee self-service tools.• Developed user-friendly training materials that guided the company's approximately 3,000 employees through the HRMS system.• Acted as a liaison between HR and IT departments, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication to support successful HRIS initiatives.• Worked closely with Finance and Payroll to ensure seamless data flow between SAGE HRMS and Kronos timekeeping.• Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions in SAGE.• Provided exceptional end-user support, resolving technical issues and ensuring system functionality in SAGE HRMS and Kronos timekeeping. Show less

  • Associate Finance Operations Analyst

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Payroll Manager

    May 2018 - Oct 2019

  • HRIS Systems Analyst

    Sept 2017 - May 2018
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  Jindal Films

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Total Rewards Leader

  • Directed all areas of health and welfare administration, 401 k, and FMLA programs for 900 employees across multiple states.• Collaborated closely with external partners, including insurers and brokers, to build strong, productive relationships in support of the company's strategic goals.• Developed and executed annual open enrollment events, ensuring timely updates to employee benefits elections.• Implemented wellness programs and monthly communications to encourage healthy lifestyles among employees.• Oversaw on-site open enrollment processes during fourth quarter.• Managed FMLA administration, coordinating leave requests and tracking time to ensure compliance. Show less

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  Aspirion

  May 2022 - now

  Senior Human Resources Generalist

  • Manage HR technology platforms to streamline processes and enhance employee experience• Coach managers to enhance their leadership abilities, improve employee relations, and ensure overall compliance with labor laws and ethical standards.• Manage challenging employee relations issues with diplomacy, facilitate constructive dialogue to effectively resolve conflicts.