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| COMPANY NAME: Principal Financial |
LOCATION:
Des Moines, Iowa
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| JOB TITLE: Director, Benefit Design |
DATE POSTED: 08/30/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The time is right to create your tomorrow today.
The Director of Benefit Designs provides leadership and strategic direction and implementation of the company's security benefit plans and corporate amenity programs for the company and its subsidiaries. The Director also ensures market competitiveness, cost effectiveness, plan compliance and employee communication.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- College degree or equivalent, plus ten or more years of experience in benefit and/or total compensation design required.
- Must have broad knowledge of corporate goals and Human Resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Extensive program design and research experience required.
- Must have ability to apply competitor and industry trends regarding total compensation and HR issues.
- Strong planning, strategic thinking, and leadership skills required.
- Must have experience influencing and working with senior leaders.
- Some travel required, including overnight stays (5 percent ).
Employment at the Principal Financial Group is contingent upon completion of a thorough background check.
- COMPENSATION:
- At the Principal Financial Group, we offer a competitive total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package to meet each of your needs.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: If you are looking for the opportunity to get ahead in your career, apply online at www.principal.com/careers for job #211463 to be considered. AA/EEO |
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| COMPANY NAME: Mayo Clinic |
LOCATION:
Rochester, Minnesota
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| JOB TITLE: Sr. Defined Benefit Analyst |
DATE POSTED: 08/12/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, currently has a full-time opening for a Sr. Defined Benefit Analyst to assist in the development and administration of Mayo Clinic's defined benefit pension plans.
Functions include overseeing administration of plans and maintenance of required records; consulting with and advising employees on eligibility, provisions, and other related matters; and developing administrative procedures to monitor and reduce costs and improve delivery of programs. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of Summary Plan Descriptions, providing direction to benefits analysts and benefits assistants, advising employees on interpretation of plan provisions, and conducting preretirement counseling. The incumbent will also perform data management using Benefits Workstation, the DB pension plan recordkeeping system, and approve pension plan calculations.
Mayo Clinic, one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- The candidate we seek has a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field and three to five years' benefits administration experience. We also require pension data management experience, familiarity with DB pension plan legislative guidelines and compliance standards, proficiency with project management using a systematic structured approach to goal accomplishment, ability to analyze and project financial data, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to interpret and perform pension plan calculations, and strong oral and written communication skills.
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered, based on experience and qualifications.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: To apply or learn more about this or other opportunities, please visit http://www.mayo-clinic-jobs.com/job/Sr_-Defined-Benefit-Analyst-28206-Job/896254/ |
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| COMPANY NAME: Tyco International |
LOCATION:
Princeton, New Jersey
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| JOB TITLE: Manager, Health and Welfare Benefits Analytics |
DATE POSTED: 08/02/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will: assess Tyco's H&W plan experience, claims trends and key cost drivers; develop recommendations for improving performance through plan design changes; identify wellness opportunities segregated as necessary by business, location, job type, etc., to drive the most significant and sustainable impact on employees' health, while considering market trends, legislative changes (including impacts of new healthcare reform), and other environmental factors; manage relationships with data vendor and other information suppliers in support of benefit program analysis; monitor third-party vendor performance to ensure achievement of agreed-upon service levels through reporting, sound vendor management, and execution of effective processes; support annual enrollment process, coordinating with internal and external resources; support compliance requirements of the plans working with other team members, internal audit, and external vendors. 
- REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements include: Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years' experience in benefits underwriting or related area; thorough understanding of health plan cost drivers and/or experience in plan design modeling, data mining and analysis; working knowledge of benefit plan policies and procedures and ability to analyze benefit plan information and review vendor experience reports; communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including presentation capabilities; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (Microsoft Access is a plus). CEBS certification or insurance licensure a plus. Interested candidates, please use the link below to apply: http://www.jointhetycoteam-careers.com/tycointl/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=2825 Tyco is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future. Diversity and inclusion are key to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees. Tyco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Here
- COMPENSATION:
Tyco offers a competitive salary package in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
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| COMPANY NAME: Rockwell Collins |
LOCATION:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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| JOB TITLE: Principal Analyst - Global and Financial Benefits |
DATE POSTED: 07/20/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- If you want to grow personally and professionally, we invite you to explore Rockwell Collins. Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the design, production and support of innovative solutions for our customers in aerospace and defense. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is strengthened by our global service and support network that spans 27 countries. Working together, our global team of employees shares a vision to create the most trusted source of communication and aviation electronics solutions, applying both insight and foresight to help our customers succeed.
The Principal Analyst, Global and Financial Benefits, reporting to the VP, Benefits-Healthcare, will lead strategic development and design for Global Benefits and Financial Security programs. This position holds the responsibility for establishing a global benefits governance policy, maintaining a benefits program inventory, identifying and realizing global synergies as well as the implementation of any new or revised international benefit plans/programs. This position will also manage the strategic planning and disposition of various domestic and global retirement and financial security benefits programs, including, defined contribution, employee stock purchase, frozen and collectively bargained defined benefit programs, life, and disability insurance.
Job Details:
- Researches, analyzes, evaluates, designs, monitors and communicates enterprise benefit plans/programs, including life & disability programs, paid time off programs, retirement and savings programs and optional employee paid supplemental benefit programs
- Leads the development, design, implementation, analysis, monitoring, and communication of global benefit solutions
- Assists in: designing and re-designing employee benefits, in developing financial impact of changes, in developing recommendations for leadership approval and in the communications of changes to employees and retirees
- Ensures that company benefit plan designs comply with regulations and that company benefits are competitive and affordable to the business
- Develops programs to educate employees and retirees on how they can optimize their use of company benefit programs to maximize value
- Responsible for supervision of international benefits consultants, brokers, and legal agents
- Manages and coordinates multinational risk pools
- Supports merger and acquisition activities as required
- Confers with vendors and consultants to analyze equity of current benefits compared to trends and legislated requirements and ensures plan documents are accurate and filed on a timely basis
- Manages and coordinates relations with vendors to provide a consistent, high level of customer service
- Assignments are frequently self-initiated based on assessment of business strategy, regulatory needs, competitive position and participant needs. An integral member of the team that establishes direction and long range benefit strategy for the organization.
This is not a benefits administration position. Administration of benefits is handled by the customer service organization.
Job Responsibilities:
- Considered a seasoned professional in the benefits field. Can represent the views and strategic direction of the organization to employees and retirees. Serves as a consultant and expert for the organization on highly significant matters related to benefit policies and programs.
- Contributes significantly towards solutions to problems of unusual complexity requiring a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation. Be able to resolve many issues requiring high degree of professional judgment.
- Able to evaluate administrative capability of health and welfare vendors and assess impact of plan design alternatives on participant behavior. Recommend changes to plan designs based on costs, anticipated impact on participant behavior, regulatory environment and competitive position.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Job Skills & Attributes
- Dependability - Consistently produces exemplary results that can be used as prototypes for future projects.
- Detail Orientation - Once a project is handed off, ensures that others continue to produce quality results and continually offers to provide help and guidance.
- Information Management - Coaches others to use various software packages for maintaining documents, records, and files.
- Judgment - Able to quickly assess the costs, benefits, and risks of a decision while using sound logic to ultimately make well-informed decisions.
- Listening - Builds strong relationships through well-planned and well maintained two-way dialogues.
- Relationships - Models the proper way to build and maintain relationships with others by consistently treating customers and coworkers with respect and dignity.
- Stress Tolerance - Influences others in the workplace to remain calm and optimistic during demanding situations.
- Writing - Reviews and edits written correspondences for other employees to ensure correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of administration of defined benefit and defined contribution retirement and welfare benefit plans in accordance with laws & regulations
- Must be professional, detail oriented, high attention to accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written skills and self motivated
- Must be customer service oriented
- Strong organizational skills with excellent follow through
- Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast paced environment
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Professional and technical benefits knowledge
- Well developed time management skills
Experience Required
- Successful candidate will have at least eight years of benefits experience
- Experience with International Retirement/Health and Welfare Designs in large company
Educational Background Required
- Bachelor's Degree required (preferably in HR Management, Accounting or related field)
- Active participation in professional industry groups (CEBS, SHRM, World at Work, WEB, etc.)
Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Interested applicants should apply to job requisition number COR00000043 at www.rockwellcollins.com/careers |
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| COMPANY NAME: DIRECTV |
LOCATION:
El Segundo, California
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| JOB TITLE: Sr. Benefits Specialist (Retirement Plans) |
DATE POSTED: 07/09/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The Sr. Benefits Specialist will assist with day-to-day administration of the company's pension, 401(k) savings & non-qualified retirement plans. Act as resource for record keeper, actuarial partners, employees, HR, and payroll to help resolve employee issues. Conduct heavy research and data analysis on historical issues. Requires experience with defined contribution and defined benefit plans & solid understanding of benefits law and legal compliance (ERISA, 409A, IRS, DOL regulations). Reports to Senior Manager, Retirement Plans.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide day-to-day support on questions related to defined benefits, defined contributions, and Nonqualified retirement plans
- Research & analyze data on current and historical issues
- Assist in transition of all retirement plans to new record keeper
- Assist with annual 401(k) and pension valuation and year-end testing, audits, 5500's etc.
- Assist in preparing reports to management on the status of activities.
- Ensure plans remain in compliance with federal and ERISA laws and managed per plan guidelines.
- Evaluate current plan processes strategies with management and suggest recommendations for improvements
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree required and five-plus years experience with DC, DB and non-qualified plan administration
- Advanced Excel skills required. Must have excellent analytical, creative and problem solving abilities, including strong data analysis and manipulation skills; financial analysis experience is a plus
- Must be able to track issues, follow-up on resolutions and provide summaries to management
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbally and written), and be able to communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization, multiple cross-functional groups and diverse personalities
- Must have strong work ethics and be able to work in both a team environment and independently
- Must be highly motivated and be able to handle multiple priorities
- Experience with M&A transactions and benefit vendor conversion a plus
- Knowledge of ADP payroll/HRIS systems a plus
- COMPENSATION:
- A competitive salary and benefits package are offered
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Please apply online to www.directv.com/careers - #1000297, or forward your resume to kdbrenneman@directv.com |
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| COMPANY NAME: The Kroger Co. |
LOCATION:
Cincinnati, Ohio
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| JOB TITLE: Director, Corporate Health Care Benefits |
DATE POSTED: 07/09/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Department: Corporate Benefits, Corporate Human Resources
Position Reports To: Vice President, Corporate Benefits
Position Supervises:
Direct Reports: Manager of Benefit Plan Administration and Service, Manager of Health & Productivity, Manager of Benefit Plan Systems, Manager of Benefit Plan Finance & Reporting, Senior Benefits Specialist Executive Benefits and Compliance, Health Care Group Administrative Assistant.
Responsible for all aspects of managing the company's health care benefit plans including strategy, design, administration, delivery, systems, communication, service center, financial analysis and vendor relationships. Also responsible for leading the health care group (20 associates) of the Corporate Benefits team located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Portland, Oregon.
Essential Job Functions
Supports the four keys targeted customer and associates experiences as follows:
- Lead and develop the Health Care Group team members.
- Responsible for the development and direction of the company's health care benefit plan strategy. Includes overseeing and directing the implementation, ongoing administration and communication of the health care benefit plan strategy.
- Lead strategy development and oversight of implementation of company-wide health improvement and wellness initiatives.
- Present health care benefit and health improvement strategy, direction and outcomes to senior leadership within department and througout company.
- Responsible for health care plan compliance including oversight of plan document and summary plan description development and amendments, appeals committee, review of contracts, application of laws through plan administration. Also, includes proactively understanding and ensuring compliance in our plan administration with all applicable federal and state laws such as PPACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, Internal Revenue Code.
- Responsible for the administration of the executive benefit plans.
- Responsible for the third-party vendor selection process and ongoing relationship management of approximately 20 large / key partnerships. Includes understanding vendor capabilities both currently provided and future strategy / direction as they fit into the health care benefit plan strategy.
- Manage Health Care Group budget.
- Represent company in various industry organizations such as National Business Group on Health, National Leadership Committee for Consumer Directed Health Plans, Council on Employee Benefits, Anthem BCBS Client Advisory Group, and others as needed.
- Work closely with our primary customers, division leadership, Human Resources Leaders and Benefit Specialists, within all divisions to implement the company's health care strategy and administer the health care benefit plans.
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide open and immediate feedback to direct reports.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Some of the competencies / skills required to successfully perform this position are:
- Building Strategic Working Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
- Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
- Inclusion: Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on business results.
- Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
- Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
- Delegating Responsibility: Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individual's effectiveness.
- Developing Others: Planning and supporting the development of individuals' skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
- Follow-Up: Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project.
- Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Excellent written and veral communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver formal presentations.
- Ability to influence others; skill and diplomacy in dealing with people at all levels within the organization.
- Excellent financial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent follow-up and follow through skills.
- Independent decision-making abilities.
- Strong ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Leadership and supervisory experience.
- Employee benefit plan design and administration experience.
Desired Previous Job Experience
- Minimum ten years experience in health care benefit plan management, administration and financing.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience in managing multiple complex projects and project teams.
Potential Career Path from this position:
- Vice President, Corporate Benefits
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: To apply for this position, please submit resume and references to:
Sharon Chaney, Assistant to the Vice President, Corporate Benefits
The Kroger Co., 1014 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 or via email to: Sharon.chaney@kroger.com |
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| COMPANY NAME: NBA |
LOCATION:
New York, New York
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| JOB TITLE: Benefits Administrator |
DATE POSTED: 06/30/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Position Summary
The Benefits Administrator will administer benefits for collectively bargained multiemployer plans, including health & welfare, and retirement plans. This person reports to the Director of Benefits.
Major Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison with teams to facilitate and administer benefit plans including enrollments, eligibility, changes, terminations, vendor interfaces and payments, open enrollment and COBRA
- Respond to employee questions regarding benefits coverage.
- Resolve and process employee requests for retirement benefits
- Participate in annual audits of retirement plans
- Manage payment process of monthly insurance bills
- General benefits administration and special projects
- Administer benefit illustration and payment process for defined benefit plans
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Required Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of administration of defined benefit and defined contribution retirement and welfare benefit plans in accordance with laws & regulations
- Must be professional, detail oriented, high attention to accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written skills and self motivated
- Must be customer service oriented
- Strong organizational skills with excellent follow through
- Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast paced environment
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Professional and technical benefits knowledge
- Well developed time management skills
Experience Required
- Successful candidate will have five to seven years benefits experience
- Experience with Retirement/Health and Welfare Administration in large company
Educational Background Required
- Bachelor's Degree required (preferably in HR Management, Accounting or related field)
- Active participation in professional industry groups (CEBS, SHRM, World at Work, WEB,etc.)
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous benefits and salary package are offered for the successful candidate.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: To apply for this position, please use the following link: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_nba/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=2430&localeCode=en-us
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| COMPANY NAME: General Dynamics |
LOCATION:
Sterling Heights, Michigan
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| JOB TITLE: Employee Benefits Specialist |
DATE POSTED: 06/25/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Leads the planning, implementation, administration and communication of employee disability and leave programs.
- Coordinates the administration of disability programs with third party administrators.
- Maintains knowledge of and analyzes government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations.
- Develops and applies metrics to ensure the effectiveness of disability plans, and recommends program modifications based on results.
- Identifies and communicates existing relevant resources including disease management programs, employee assistance programs, and benefit plans.
- Ensures compliance with ERISA.
- Leads the division Worker's Compensation programs, including analysis of trends and claims reviews.
- In conjunction with management, reviews and approves reserve recommendations as well as settlements.
- Coordinates with site Worker's Compensation representatives to ensure consistent program application and recordkeeping throughout GDLS locations.
- Ensures that Worker's Compensation and Defense Base Act laws and regulations are complied with division wide.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Ten years of related experience that includes developing and implementing all components of a comprehensive health benefits program with emphasis in disability, worker's compensation and compliance.
- Strong customer service, presentation, analytical and project management skills are required.
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in business or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
- COMPENSATION:
- Salary is determined based on experience
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: To apply for this position, please go on online to www.gdls.com, click in the Careers link and apply for Requisition number STR-LL-10-10987. |
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| COMPANY NAME: General Electric |
LOCATION:
Fairfield, Connecticut
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| JOB TITLE: Human Resources Leadership Program - Compensation & Benefits |
DATE POSTED: 04/20/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The HRLP program consists of three, eight-month assignments within the human resources functions of a GE business, including the opportunity for cross-functional experience. Although each participant's rotations are different over the two years, the standard curriculum and power of the HRLP network drives consistency across experiences. The program concentrates on leadership, HR, and business-focused training. Program participants benefit from an extensive peer network, exposure to senior leaders, cross-business projects and four global seminars. The program also has a compensation, benefits and healthcare (CB&H) track for individuals with previous C&B experience.
The Human Resources Leadership Program (HRLP) prepares high potential individuals with a track record of professional success for GE leadership roles in human resources. The two-year global program offers opportunities for leaders to experience assignments across GE businesses, receive world class leadership training, interact with and influence senior decision-makers and be part of a close-knit global network of HRLPs. Successful HRLPs can leverage the opportunity to accelerate their careers.
Assist in the design, development and review of compensation, benefits and healthcare strategies that align employees with the company's employment philosophy.
Areas of learning would include:
- U.S. & non-U.S. pay practices and benefits programs
- Cross business retention and incentive strategies
- Impact of evolving legislation on executive pay
- Mergers, acquisitions and divestiture-related activities
- Expatriate policies - HealthAhead initiative
- Pension board staff support
- Pay equity analyses and projects
- COMPENSATION:
- A competitivie salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
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| NOTE: To apply for this program, please paste the following link into your browser address bar:
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