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Rodney Gabriel

@rodneygabriel

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Accomplished HR professional specializing in Leave of Absence Management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values compliance and employee support, fostering a collaborative culture.

I am an accomplished HR professional with over 10 years of specialized experience in Leave of Absence Management, Benefits Administration, Workers’ Compensation, and Compliance within both public and private sectors. My expertise lies in navigating complex federal, state, and local regulations, including FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA. I have a proven track record in team leadership, policy development, vendor relations, and cross-functional collaboration, recognized for optimizing leave administration strategies and driving compliance and service excellence.

Throughout my career, I have held key positions such as Benefits Coordinator at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Benefits Specialist at Shawmut Design and Construction. In these roles, I have successfully managed various leave types, coordinated annual enrollments, and ensured compliance with regulations while providing excellent customer service. My ability to interpret policies and act as a liaison between employees, unions, and HR staff has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative work environment.

I hold an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management and am a Certified Leave Management Specialist. My commitment to continuous improvement and my fluency in English and Haitian-Creole enable me to effectively communicate and support diverse teams. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to enhance employee experiences and drive organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Benefits Coordinator

Commonwealth of MA, Massachusetts Department of Revenue

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Administered and processed various types of leaves including FMLA, Medical, Paid Family Medical Leave, and Workers' Compensation, ensuring accurate and compliant administration. Acted as a liaison between unions, HR staff, employees, and vendors, while also onboarding new employees and managing I-9 forms.

FMLA HRIS Employee Relations Compliance Onboarding Recruiting Benefits Administration Customer Service

Benefits Specialist

Shawmut Design and Construction

May 2019 - Present (6 years)

Resolved benefits issues with brokers and vendors, assisted with new hire benefits orientation, and ensured accurate data updates in HRIS and benefits systems. Administered various benefits plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k, and coordinated FMLA and non-FMLA leaves of absence.

Benefits Administration HRIS FMLA COBRA Vendor Management Data Entry Compliance Problem Solving

Leave of Absence Coordinator

Boston Medical Center

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Processed various types of leaves including FMLA, Medical, Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and Workers' Compensation. Tracked PTO accruals and acted as a liaison between employees, department supervisors, and HR consultants on leave of absence issues.

FMLA Employee Relations HR Consulting Payroll Processing Compliance

Leave of Absence Specialist

Harvard University (Longwood)

Aug 2014 - Present (10 years 9 months)

Processed various types of leaves including FMLA, Medical, Short Term & Long-Term Disabilities, and Workers' Compensation. Collaborated with HR Consultants on ADA guidelines and reasonable accommodation, and interpreted university, state, and federal guidelines.

FMLA ADA Employee Relations HR Consulting Training Reporting Customer Service

HR Intern

Harvard University (Longwood)

Jun 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Assisted Leave of Absence Specialist with record keeping, filing, and organizing confidential records and documentation. Responded to FMLA and benefit inquiries, and processed I-9s and conducted background checks.