Joni W.
About Joni W.
Joni W. is a Benefits Specialist III at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in human resources and benefits management.
Current Title and Role at Blue Origin
Joni W. serves as a Benefits Specialist III at Blue Origin based in Kent, Washington. Joining the company in 2018, Joni has been instrumental in various processes related to benefits administration. This role includes weekly facilitation of multi-site new hire benefits orientation and presentation of plan offerings, managing multi-state benefits open enrollment, and maintaining vendor 834 carrier connections. Joni also coordinates with healthcare providers to create modified job descriptions based on activity prescription forms.
Past Experience at Marine View Beverages
Before joining Blue Origin, Joni W. worked at Marine View Beverages as a Human Resources and Payroll Specialist for 8 months in Sumner, WA from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, Joni managed payroll processes and supported various human resources functions, contributing to the efficiency of the organization's financial and benefits management.
Experience as Benefits and Leave Manager at Northwest Center
From 2016 to 2017, Joni W. held the position of Benefits and Leave Manager at Northwest Center in the Greater Seattle Area. During this period, Joni was responsible for overseeing benefits and leave administration, serving as a point of contact for employees regarding leave of absence processes, including short- and long-term disability queries and Family Medical Leave.
Role as Human Resources Generalist at Tom Douglas Restaurants
Joni W. spent eight years, from 2008 to 2016, as a Human Resources Generalist at Tom Douglas Restaurants in the Greater Seattle Area. This role included various HR responsibilities that contributed to the smooth operation and employee satisfaction within the organization. It laid a strong foundation for Joni's expertise in human resources and benefits administration.
Education and Qualifications
Joni W. holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management from Western Governors University, which was completed from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, Joni earned an Associate's Degree in Business from Seattle Community College-South Campus between 2016 and 2018. These academic qualifications have equipped Joni with comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary for handling complex benefits and human resources functions.