Kathryn Romero

Experience

1. Sr Benefits Analyst

   NVIDIA

   Sep 2009 — Present · Santa Clara, CA, US

   Staff Benefits AnalystImplementation Project Team Manager - Outsourcing Benefits Administration and on going account vendor managementProactively partner with Benefits Director on benefits strategy development and executionAssist management in identifying opportunities of continual improvement in benefit programsInterpret regulations and administer benefit programs in compliance with applicable regulationsEstablished relationships with vendors, brokers, consultants and internal resources to ensure that benefit plans are compliant, competitive and cost effective. Managed vendor performance in relation to established customer service measures and ensuring vendor performance is aligned with company expectations.Contributed recommendations and performance feedback for benefit renewals, needs assessments and modification of Plan docs, Managed HRIS interface file specification coordination and delivery schedulesHave managed Leave of Absence vendors with inclusion of improvements to policy and procedures, Managed Workers Compensation program and OSHA reporting requirements.Acts as project manager for major benefit projects (i.e. Open enrollment, Program and system implementations and upgrades).Performed complex duties relating to the maintenance of eligibility, billing, and cost control measures.Provided U.S. Benefits subject matter expert support to the management team and other HR Business partners and deliver outstanding customer service to employees and managers. Plan AdministrationManage vendors and performance to company SLA\'sEnsure executed contracts and business associate Agreements Implemented HIPAA HITECH regulations Responsible for company benefit Surveys

Skills

• Operations Management
• System Deployment
• Adp Hrb
• Ultipro
• Open Enrollment
• Peoplesoft
• Business Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Benefits Administration
• Workday
• Project Management
• Software Implementation
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis