Kelsey Kennedy

Human Resources Generalist @NCM Associates

Kansas City, MO, US

Assist in the development and execution of personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations- Manage all aspects of benefits administration for US and Canada associates - Responsible for upgrading and maintaining the HRIS systems to be more efficient, and provide better streamlined solutions for the organization- Act as HRIS subject expert by gathering data, serving as a liaison between third party vendor, trouble shooting issues and recommending best practices and improvements- Project manager for entire organization to transition HRIS from ADP to implement Ascentis -Coordinate and process new hire on-boarding orientation, to include the completion of required forms, I-9 verification, and overview of benefit plans and programs through HRIS- Administer COBRA, leaves, FML and disability programs, and responds to employee questions and issues -Acts as a liaison between insurance broker/carriers and employees to resolve issues- Suggest new procedures and policies to continually improve efficiency of the HR department, and to improve employee experience-Assist in employee relations issues and employee experience programs-Implement and maintain the benefit administration portal to ensure information is accurate and up to date by adding eligible new hires and terminating employees through HRIS-Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company\'s benefits package-Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions- Provide training and support to employees on plans

Johnson County Community College

Continuing Education Courses, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Communication, General

Avila University

Masters of Science - MS, Organizational Development Psychology, Emphasis: Strategic Human Resources