1. JANE FOXEN, PHR, GBA
352 S. 49th
Street
West Des Moines. Iowa
Cellular number: 515-360-4733
Email Address: janefoxen@yahoo.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts from University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Experience
Benefits Manager (January 2005 – present)
GuideOne Insurance, West Des Moines, Iowa
Research, analyze, evaluate, communicate and oversight management of the company's
benefit plans and programs including health and welfare plans, ancillary plans, defined
contribution and defined benefit plans, employee leave and disability, executive benefit plans
and the corporate wellness program.
Manage all aspects of the annual open enrollment including implementing new plan offerings
and benefit changes.
Serve as corporate HIPAA Privacy Officer. Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL and
Health Care Reform.
Manage Benefits Coordinator position.
Member of company Benefits Committee.
Complete national and industry surveys, bench mark and analyze results and provide
recommendation for senior management.
Prepare and analyze compliance testing that includes 401(k) and non-discrimination testing.
Manage corporate wellness program which includes health screenings, wellness portal
design and updates, chair-person for company wellness committee, monitoring participation
rate, employee population risk factors and program recommendations to senior management.
Oversee Affordable Care Act compliance reporting and other government compliance notice
and reporting.
Partner with senior management and company broker in analyzing costs and benefit plan
design recommendations.
Provide consultation for employees on group benefits to facilitate proper plan utilization to
control costs and engagement in health and wellbeing.
Oversee external benefits audit.
Evaluate internal processes and systems and recommend changes to senior management to
increase efficiency.
Serve as primary contact with third party vendors, carriers and government entities. Oversee
implementation for new vendors.
Conduct employee meetings and prepare communication notices and training materials.
Handle complex benefit claim issues for employees.
Oversee employee benefits intranet design and updates.
2. Staff Relations Manager (November 2002 – December 2004)
ChildServe, Johnston, Iowa
Supervised Staff Relations.
Managed employee benefits program.
Managed oversight of administering company policies, procedures and systems.
Assisted with the development and implementation of the human resources operating plan.
Served as member of the Leadership Counsel.
Primary resource for management in solving employee relations issues.
Provided supervisory training and education.
Served as member of New Employee Orientation Training.
Recommended employee handbook revisions and policy amendments.
Served as employer representative for unemployment hearings.
Oversaw the progressive discipline system.
Served as member of Wellness Committee.
Managed employee security system.
Oversaw staff quality review ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and
regulations.
Oversaw administration of the staff satisfaction survey system.
Staff Office Supervisor (July2001 – October 2002)
ChildServe, Johnston, Iowa
Benefits Administrator for employee benefit plans.
Managed workers' compensation, FMLA and disability programs.
Primary consultant on company policies and procedures for Human Resource Coordinators.
Organized and company representative at recruitment events and job fairs.
Served as primary contact with benefits broker and vendors regarding claims resolution.
Conducted benefits orientation for new employees.
Served as member of Human Resource Council.
Conducted exit interviews and compiled responses for management.
Oversaw OSHA compliance and reporting.
Trainer for Human Resource topics.
Conducted audit on employee personnel files to ensure compliance.
Conducted interviews, reference verifications and background checks on potential
candidates.
Managed leave time accrual system.
Served as member of the Safety Committee.
Handled benefit reconciliations and billings.
