Deirdre Barnes

Deirdre Barnes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in human resources and benefits administration. Currently serving as a Senior Benefits Administrator at Dewberry since January 2023, Deirdre manages new hire onboarding, I-9 verifications, and a range of employee benefits programs while maintaining filing systems. Previously, as a Human Resources Specialist at FlexProfessionals, LLC, Deirdre executed orientation and onboarding processes while analyzing employee turnover to recommend improvements. Deirdre also worked as a Human Resources Generalist at CATHEXIS, where leadership was provided on FMLA and Workers’ Compensation, and personnel-related decision-making was managed effectively. At the Hospital for Special Surgery, Deirdre contributed significantly as a Benefits Analyst, overseeing FMLA and Workers’ Compensation documentation and facilitating a transition to a new benefits system. Deirdre holds a Certificate in Word Processing from Albert Merrill Business School and a High School Diploma from John F Kennedy High School.