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Julie Price

Barrie,ON

Summary

Self-motivated Benefits Specialist demonstrating proficient understanding of employee benefit plans and administration systems. Astute professional providing benefits support in fast-paced corporate settings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Benefit Specialist

GroupHEALTH Benefits Solutions
07.2021 - Current

• Engage with clients within a proactive service model, ensuring best in class service
• Service and support of retention and renewal processes
• Support onboarding of new clients, ensuring a smooth transition
• Manage plan member eligibility in a Benefits Administration platform
• Educate clients and plan administrators of carrier guidelines and policy plan design
• Engage with clients and providers by email, phone, and video meetings, as appropriate.
• Manage claim and coverage inquiries
• Manage plan amendments, coordinating with internal departments and carriers
• Support clients with systems access and usability; provide support and training as users of multiple systems
• Responsible for maintaining accurate client documents
• Create and deliver client presentations as required to improve employee understanding of benefit offerings

• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager

Reservationist

MVT Canadian Bus, Inc.
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Utilize Trapeze to schedule and monitor specialized transit trips
  • Maintain accurate records and appropriate filing
  • Understanding Union's collective agreement and adhering to the practices
  • Provide system information for new or current passengers as well as for potential clients accessing the specialized transit service
  • Accurately record trip information and perform initial trip assignments
  • Process any cancellations or edits to bookings as needed - updating drivers if they are onroute
  • Complete daily reports, bus assignments and manifest reconciliations
  • Assist with administrative duties as necessary

Recruitment Consultant & Scheduler

Nexim Healthcare Consultants Inc.
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Monitoring the team workload while meeting client expectations
  • Adhering to policies, procedures and any government regulations
  • Addressing client needs while building and expanding relationships with clients
  • Overseeing the talent pool information; updating regularly in Opensimsim, Odoo & Excel
  • Reconcile invoice discrepancies and report timecards to payroll
  • Preparing employment documents as needed for staff
  • Detailed record keeping of all orders; updating as changes occur.

Recruitment Coordinator (Contract)

MVT Canadian Bus, Inc.
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Full cycle Recruitment
  • Screening multiple job postings for new talent
  • Conducting pre-screen interviews by phone to narrow search for new hires
  • Leading behavioral based interviews to assist in the selection of candidates
  • Coordination of the interview schedules between departments
  • Coordinating start dates between the candidate and training department once a decision to go forward has been made
  • Organization of hiring materials & other documents submitted by candidates for personnel file.

Sr. Technical Student (Contract)

Human Resources Planning, Systems & Rewards (Benefits Team)
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Work with the team to act as first point of contact for employee and retiree Benefits questions (management and union) - via telephone and e-mail
  • Coordinate logistics and prepare materials for benefits programs, such as retirement sessions
  • Maintain contact with benefit providers to investigate and resolve issues
  • Run reconciliation and ad hoc reports as required using Excel
  • Maintain and organize confidential employee files - both electronic and hard copies
  • Daily operation of HRIS system - SAP Success Factors
  • Research topics and prepare monthly presentations related to employee benefits and wellness
  • Set up new employees in the Benefits provider system and make personal information updates in the system as required
  • Assist employees to understand our benefits packages & how to make any necessary changes to their profile as needed
  • Provide support to team members in the planning and execution of programs in the areas of Benefits, Compensation, Retirements, HR Systems, and Wellness
  • Track inquiries made to the Benefits Team as they are received, aiming to respond to all inquiries in 24-48 hours
  • General office administration and assistance
  • Committed to the organization's culture relating to Health and Safety.

Supervisor

Tim Hortons
04.2010 - 09.2017
  • Provided leadership to team members through training, direction, and motivation
  • Flexible to work in any position on the floor to assist with the needs of the shift
  • Ensured all Tim Hortons operating standards were adhered to while delivery quality service
  • Delivered excellent communication and problem-solving skills to address any complaints or concerns
  • Strove to deliver the highest degree of customer satisfaction.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Georgian College
Barrie, ON
08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Specialization Psychology

Laurentian University
Barrie, ON
04.2017

Diploma - Legal Office Administration

Georgian College
Barrie
04.2011

Skills

  • Benefits Administration
  • Employee Relations
  • Benefits Communication
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • HRIS Systems
  • Disability Benefits
  • Healthcare Benefits
  • New Employee Enrollment
  • Benefits Explanation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Relationship Building
  • Written and Oral Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Records Maintenance
  • Talent Recruitment

Accomplishments

  • Women's inTUITION Award (2019)
  • OPP/Georgian College Highway Safety Community Service Initiative - Best Submission (2015)
  • Orillia Power Corporation Undergraduate Achievement Award (2015)
  • Robert P Crawford Memorial Award (2015)

Languages

English

Timeline

Benefit Specialist

GroupHEALTH Benefits Solutions
07.2021 - Current

Reservationist

MVT Canadian Bus, Inc.
11.2020 - 07.2021

Recruitment Consultant & Scheduler

Nexim Healthcare Consultants Inc.
04.2020 - 11.2020

Recruitment Coordinator (Contract)

MVT Canadian Bus, Inc.
10.2019 - 04.2020

Sr. Technical Student (Contract)

Human Resources Planning, Systems & Rewards (Benefits Team)
02.2019 - 08.2019

Supervisor

Tim Hortons
04.2010 - 09.2017

Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Georgian College

Bachelor of Arts - Specialization Psychology

Laurentian University

Diploma - Legal Office Administration

Georgian College
Julie Price