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Karen Young

Nicholasville

Summary

Experienced HR professional with a proven record in payroll and benefits management. SPHR and SCP certifications complemented by strong leadership in organizational changes. Renowned for building trusted relationships with employees and management. Increased compliance through consistent HR practices. Achieved streamlined onboarding and benefits administration, significantly improving employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Director

Point C Health (formerly Aspirant)
09.2016 - 02.2025
  • Sole administrator for all elements of payroll, benefits and HR for 80 employees in KY and NY.
  • Transition all employees to payroll & benefits with Point C health following the sale of Aspirant in May 2024.
  • Education communications and support for employees during recent sale of Aspirant to Point C Health.
  • Created all processes for employee onboarding, transfers and terminations.
  • Prepare, process and finalize biweekly payroll with data reports to the CFO. Manage quarterly tax and year end with W2 and 1095-C forms.
  • Manage retirement enrollments, change requests, terms, and submit contributions. Prepare annual retirement census and data for form 5500.
  • Manage benefit enrollments, terms, changes and account audits for employee medical, dental, vision and EAP. E
  • FSA, DCA and HRA enrollments and claim processing.
  • Administer benefits open enrollment each November.
  • Built a trusted and knowledgeable reputation with employees and management.
  • Respond to management requests for reports and projects.
  • Created a system of annual reviews and tracking for compensation changes.
  • Gather data and documentation for annual SOC audit and URAC accreditation.
  • Manage online HIPAA and harassment training for new hires and annually for current staff.
  • Verify and track credentials for licensed employees.





Payroll & Benefits Specialist

New Vista (formerly Bluegrass Mental Health)
02.2002 - 09.2016
  • Payroll and benefits for up to 2,400 employees in 17 counties. Biweekly payroll for hourly, salary, PRN and on-call staff.
  • Payroll onboarding and compliance.
  • Calculate mandatory KRS retirement contributions and submit monthly to state retirement system. Calculate and submit voluntary 401k/403b deductions to TIAA and to Kentucky Deferred Comp.
  • Manage benefit enrollment, changes, terms and audit invoices for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
  • Enrollments, terms and processing for FSA and DCA.

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Don Jacobs BMW-VW-Honda
12.1987 - 02.2002

Payroll and benefits administration for 200 employees at 4 locations in Lexington. Customer service and customer mailings. Accounts Payable and bank deposits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management & English

Centre College
Danville, KY

Skills

  • SPHR- Senior Professional in Human Resources from HRCI
  • SCP- Senior Certified Professional from SHRM

Timeline

HR Director

Point C Health (formerly Aspirant)
09.2016 - 02.2025

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

New Vista (formerly Bluegrass Mental Health)
02.2002 - 09.2016

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Don Jacobs BMW-VW-Honda
12.1987 - 02.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management & English

Centre College
Karen Young