Amy Kokal has over 9 years of experience in human resources, including benefits administration, employee relations, safety and wellness programs. She currently serves as an HR Specialist for AmeriMark Direct, LLC in Strongsville, Ohio, where her responsibilities include administering benefits, managing leave of absences, conducting investigations, and supervising an HR Assistant. Kokal earned her Associate of Arts in Business from Cuyahoga Community College in 2006.

1. Amy Kokal
18603 Bonnie Lane Strongsville, OH 44136 | 440-334-3472 | Clbamy@aol.com
Profile
· Seasoned Human Resources professional with more than 9 years of experience working in a large, fast-paced environment.
Serve as primary contact person for all HR matters, including benefits, leave of absences, health and safety, etc. Ability to
quickly adapt to changes in the workplace and assist in developing new processes and procedures to ensure compliance and
efficiency in all areas of Human Resources.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, BUSINESS | JUNE, 2006 | CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skills & Abilities
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
· Administer benefits company-wide which include; medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, group term life
insurance and 401(k), while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal and state laws (ERISA, ACA, USERRA, etc).
· Plan and coordinate Annual Open Enrollment.
· Implemented an electronic benefits enrollment process through Employee Self Service for all new benefits enrollment and for
annual open enrollment by working closely with HR/Payroll software provider (Empower Software) and members of Payroll
and HR departments to ensure accurate and timely benefit enrollments.
· Assist with the education of, and problem resolution relating to, newly eligible and existing employees’ benefits, questions and
issues
· Developed a process to ensure up-to-date benefits payments for those on a Leave of Absence.
· Prepare reports for annual pre-bid census, ACA reporting and others as needed.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
· Conduct employee investigations for complaints of harassment, discrimination, and other employee issues.
· Manage FMLAs and other Leave of Absences and work closely with FMLA Third Party Administrator to rectify employee
issues and maintain compliance.
· Provide guidance in a variety of HR areas including performance management, workforce planning, and conflict resolution.
SAFETY & WELLNESS
· Worked with Distribution Center management to develop safety training on Heat Stress and Slips, Trips and Falls using
Microsoft PowerPoint.
· Aggressively manage Worker’s Compensation claims by working closely with TPA and MCO to reduce costs and curb
fraudulent claims.
· Maintain compliance with OSHA Recordkeeping requirements.
· Developed and distribute a quarterly Safety Newsletter in Microsoft Publisher.
· Plan annual on-site Biometric Screenings event as a wellness initiative to reduce medical claims costs.
· Plan several on-site wellness activities each year, including annual wellness fair (9 years), annual flu shots and yoga classes.
LEADERSHIP
· Chair Safety Committee (9 years)
· Serve as active member of the Wellness Committee.

2. · Supervisor to HR Assistant which includes providing guidance and direction to get tasks completed, handle performance issues
and annual reviews.
Experience
AMERIMARK DIRECT, LLC | NOVEMBER, 2006 - PRESENT
· HR Specialist | July,2015 – Present
· Benefits Specialist | November, 2013 – July, 2015
· HR Representative | November, 2011 – November, 2013
· HR Assistant | November, 2006 – November, 2011
ATLANTIC TOOL & DIE CORPORATION | MAY, 2005 – SEPTEMBER, 2005
· HR Intern
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