Ida Abdyli
Liverpool
Summary
Experienced and versatile EMEA Senior Total Rewards Analyst and dedicated Human Resources Officer with a track record of successfully managing various HR functions. With over 7 years of experience, I have excelled in researching, analyzing, evaluating, and administering comprehensive Total Rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, retirement, and other forms of monetary and non-monetary rewards and recognition initiatives. Additionally, I have a proven ability to ensure compliance, facilitate personnel communication, and implement effective workforce programs.
As a flexible and focused team player, I possess expertise in Total Rewards, recruitment, payroll, confidential records management, staff training and development, inventory control, and complex problem resolution. My passion for HR and the people I work with has driven me to complete my MSc in Human Resource Management, aiming to expand my knowledge and advance my career.
Whether working collaboratively or independently (including remote work experience), I consistently demonstrate productivity, effective planning, prioritization, and meeting deadlines. Strong communication skills and exceptional organizational abilities are among my key strengths. I approach challenges with a positive "can do" attitude, which is integral to my work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EMEA Senior Benefits Specialist
Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in M&A activities related to integrating employee benefits programs from acquired companies seamlessly into existing plans.
- Reduced company costs by negotiating favorable contracts with insurance providers and vendors.
- Conducted regular audits of benefits data, maintaining high levels of accuracy in recordkeeping.
- Increased participation rates in retirement savings programs through targeted communication campaigns.
- Developed training materials to educate managers on benefits policies and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Streamlined benefits administration processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Served as a liaison between employees and insurance providers, advocating for fair claims processing and resolution of disputes.
- Managed open enrollment periods, ensuring timely communication and smooth transitions for employees.
- Collaborated with HR teams to develop comprehensive benefits packages, attracting top talent.
- Partnered with payroll department for seamless integration of benefits deductions and reimbursements.
- Monitored legislative changes impacting employee benefits programs, adapting strategies accordingly for continued compliance.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by effectively managing and administering benefit programs.
- Resolved complex benefits issues, providing prompt assistance and support to employees in need.
- Trained new team members in policies and procedures and offered insight into best ways to manage job tasks and duties.
- Built relationships with vendors to foster quality service delivery.
- Developed comprehensive benefits packages to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
EMEA Total Reward Analyst
Bristol and Myers Squibb
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Support execution and delivery of global total rewards projects and program delivery, as needed
- Act as escalation point for HR Advisors for the resolution of total rewards inquiries or needs within guidelines
- Support and participate in the annual upgrade or implementation of the integration and end-to-end testing of various human resources and total rewards system
- Reviews system generated correspondence and communications, rewards vendor websites (including benefits enrolment tools), HRA training materials, Local Work Instructions and Knowledge Articles to ensure these are current, accurate and market relevant, recommending updates as needed
- Assists with compliance and governance of all total rewards plans and programs including identifying risks, participating in audits and delivering corrective actions
- Evaluate and process, within guidelines, system transactions including job requisitions, compensation changes, job changes and one-time payments requiring non-standard calculations
- Compensation
- Perform job evaluations, market pricing and provide salary recommendations (new hires, promotions, market catch ups, etc.)
- Conduct and participate in Annual Salary Surveys (Compensation Surveys - local & regional) under guidance of COE
- Interpret salary data and perform analyses to ensure BMS competitive positioning within the market
- Support regularly scheduled competitive pay reviews for select groups of employees (e.g
- Key/top talent, critical skills), proposing updates to salary ranges and hiring guidelines if applicable
- Execute and administer annual compensation planning
- Research, problem solve and respond on issues related to compensation programs, objectives and procedures raised by employees, HR and third party vendors
- Provide reporting and analytics support to 'Focal Rewards (Service Lines, Centers of Excellence) for annual activities e.g
- Mandatory and annual Collective Agreement increases, off
- Cycle salary reviews, etc
- As directed
- Prepare reports to respond to external audit and government bodies as required
- Administers global recognition program
- Coordinate recognition payments with payroll.
Colleague Care Advisor
The Very Group
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions
- Spoke to customers in multiple languages to resolve problems and answer questions
- Managed expansive payroll files on new starters, leaven, holiday and statutory payments
- Managed payroll input, processes, submissions and audit for timely payment of 800 employees
- Identified, investigated and resolved discrepancies
- Performed detailed payroll duties from input and audit, to processing and submission
- Maintained organisational efficiencies by constandy updating payroll and timekeeping records in Oracle and HCM
- Completed and submitted HM RC documentation, including RTI and El'S submissions, 100% on time.
H R Advisor
Primark
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Deliver payroll and deal with pay queries for more then 800 colleagues
- Dealing with various HR queries throughout the business
- Recruitment process, starting with screening and shortlisting applicants efficiently and accurately, making job offers and setting up the files accurately and completely making sure that everything is GDPR protected
- Leading induction, training and administrative tasks Using HR information systems to access, input and compile data Managing staff relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations
- Monitoring, reviewing and updating all HR policies and ensuring these arc in line with current legislation
- Supporting the HR manager with various capability investigations, including grievance, disciplinary AWOLs, dismissal Responsibly managed to supervise and ensure consistent smooth runningof HR Office for the weekend.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Open University
London03.2024
Bachelor of Science - International Law
University of Trento
Italy 07.2006
Skills
- Organisational, administrative
- Ability to Multitask
- Hands-on experience with IT
- Advanced Analytical Thinking
- Advanced Computer System
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Expert
- Driven and determined
- Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly
- HIPAA Compliance
- Benefits Administration Expertise
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Data analysis proficiency
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Wellness Program Implementation
- Project management abilities
- Total Rewards Strategy
- Retirement Plan Management
- Employee Engagement Initiatives
- Health and Welfare Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance Administration
- Work-Life Balance Programs
- Leave of Absence Coordination
- Open Enrollment Management
- Global Benefits Experience
- Employee Relations
Systems Used
- Oracle
- Workday
- Kmnos
- Essbase
- Neocase
- E-Time
- Core
- ServiceNow
- WTW
- Darwin
References
References upon request
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
EMEA Senior Benefits Specialist
Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2024 - Current
EMEA Total Reward Analyst
Bristol and Myers Squibb
01.2022 - 12.2023
Colleague Care Advisor
The Very Group
12.2021 - 01.2022
H R Advisor
Primark
05.2017 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Open University
Bachelor of Science - International Law
University of Trento
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