Tara Velez
Sr. Specialist, Leave Administrator - NAM
- Role
- Benefits Specialist at S&P Global
- Location
- Palm Bay, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tara Velez
Experienced Human Resources Benefits Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment and finance industry. Skilled in Human Resources, Benefits,Compensation, Workday, PeopleSoft, Payroll, and Succession Planning.
Experience
Benefits Specialist
Jul 2024 — Present · US
Ensure compliance with federal and state leave regulations for employees across North AmericaResolve escalated leave concerns as primary contact for People Team, supporting absence management and return-to-work processesLiaise with employees, managers, and external vendors for timely leave administration and accurate system trackingGenerate ad-hoc reports for audits and strategic decision-making; anticipate legal changes and proactively implement solutionsManage vendor relationships, contract renewals, invoicing, and program enhancementsSupport benefits program renewals, RFPs, and research competitive benefits plans for Americas regionOversee US Disability Accommodations and Workers Compensation programsDevelop educational materials and policies to inform employees about benefits and leave programsAnalyze program metrics to drive continuous improvement and strategic initiativesSupport senior team members on global leave projects and special initiativesEnsure leave programs remain current with industry trends, practices, costs, and competitiveness
Education
LaGuardia Community College
Associates, Applied Science, (Paralegal Studies)
2001 — 2003
John Jay College (CUNY)
Bachelor of Science (BS), Judicial Studies
2004 — 2007
University of Phoenix
Masters of Business Administration, Human Resources
2015 — 2017
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