Ida Danley
Shiloh
Summary
Experienced with employee benefits management, focusing on optimizing benefit plans and enhancing employee satisfaction. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of benefits administration to streamline processes and ensure compliance. Track record of effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Benefits Manager
Casino Queen
01.2005 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented comprehensive benefits programs aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinated open enrollment processes, ensuring clear communication of benefits options to all employees.
- Helped HR teams interpret compensation policies for developing staff benefits and salaries.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency.
- Educated staff on benefits policies, fostering understanding and compliance across the organization.
- Led initiatives to streamline benefits administration processes, reducing processing time and errors.
- Conducted regular audits of benefits plans, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Managed FMLA administration, coordinating leave requests and tracking time off for compliance purposes.
- Educated new hires about different benefit plans.
- Managed relationships with external vendors such as insurers and brokers, fostering strong partnerships in support of company objectives.
- Assisted employees with resolving complex benefit-related issues, providing timely support and guidance.
- Oversaw open enrollment processes during 1200 team members.
Benefits Coordinator
Casino Queen
05.2000 - 01.2005
- Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated open enrollment processes, providing guidance to employees on benefit options.
- Evaluated and improved benefits communication strategies to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
- Managed vendor relationships for health insurance and retirement plans, negotiating terms to optimize offerings.
- Developed training materials for HR staff on benefits administration and regulatory changes.
- Led initiatives to streamline onboarding processes, enhancing new hire experience related to benefits enrollment.
- Analyzed employee feedback on benefits offerings, recommending enhancements based on insights gathered.
- Improved staff morale by implementing grade, salary and benefit programs in accordance with established standards.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying current on changing legislation related to employee benefits.
- Educated new hires on available benefit options during orientation sessions, fostering a positive onboarding experience.
- Served as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, addressing concerns promptly and accurately.
- Partnered with HR manager to coordinate onsite benefits vendor meetings, wellness fairs and related events.
- Developed comprehensive annual open enrollment materials, facilitating a smooth process for all employees.
- Implemented open enrollment system to streamline benefits processes for 1200 employees.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Casino Queen
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Facilitated the documentation and counsels all new hires during the pre-employment process.
- Processed background checks on potential new hires.
- Provided and maintained all I-9, W-4 forms, union documentation, assign uniforms, badges, and pre-employment screenings.
- Responsible for record keeping and filing of all employee files.
- Responsible for notification to all departments of termination and deleting all security access.
- Responsible for monthly reports.
- Notified the Illinois Department of Employment for New Hires, Termination of Employees.
- Processed all employment verification requests.
- Responsible for answering all Human Resources related questions.
- Provided report to State for new hires and employee termination.
- Entered employees disciplinary and performance evaluations into the HR system.
- Assisted with job fairs.
- Responsible for entering all employees' disciplines and performance evaluation into the HR System.
- Led recruitment initiatives to attract top talent and streamline hiring processes.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement strategies, enhancing workforce morale and retention rates.
- Facilitated incentive programs for employees.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management teams, addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing guidance on policies/procedures when needed.
- Inventoried of all forms for the HR office.
- Actively participated in the recruitment process by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and evaluating candidates for various positions within the company.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Saint Louis Senior High
East St. Louis, IL05.1981
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel
- Paylocity, Web-Benefits, ADP, Abra, Paycor
- Administration and Management
- Coordination and Organizational
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Clerical
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved open enrollment by completing online enrollment with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Achieved open enrollment by introducing Bswift for enrollment tasks.
- Collaborated with team of five in the development of wellness program.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Human Resources (HR) Expertise:
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Workers Compensation
- ADP, Paylocity, Abra, Great Plains, and Paycor
- Benefits Reconciliation
Timeline
Employee Benefits Manager
Casino Queen
01.2005 - 01.2025
Benefits Coordinator
Casino Queen
05.2000 - 01.2005
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Casino Queen
01.1999 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
East Saint Louis Senior High