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| COMPANY NAME: Time Warner Cable |
LOCATION:
Charlotte, North Carolina
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| JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Benefits |
DATE POSTED: 03/05/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The Time Warner Cable Corporate office currently seeks a Senior Manager for our Corporate HR Benefits Department. Below please find a brief description of the essential duties and responsibilities required to function successfully in this position.
Position Summary
Provides ongoing leadership, design and project management for company-wide health and welfare projects and initiatives. Manages the health and welfare benefits team and has overall responsibility for administering the company's health and welfare benefit plans.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage the development and implementation of Time Warner Cable's health and welfare programs, including the management and implementation of large projects such as open enrollment.
- Responsible for ongoing review and management of employee/participant delivery process to identify improvements/defects including communications, customer service, vendor operation, process flows, quality, etc.
- Research and interpret technical issues to ensure compliance with statutory rules associated with health and welfare plans, including, but not limited to, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, SEC, FLSA, HIPAA, FASB.
- Responsible for vendor management, including oversight and management of vendor meetings, establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all of the vendor partners involved with the health and welfare programs and ensuring a high quality outcome and service delivery.
- Facilitate the activities of project teams, identify appropriate resources required, and develop project plans and schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Communicate with Director of Benefits and GVP of Compensation and Benefits regarding the status of specific projects.
- Lead the health and welfare team, setting expectations, developing team skills and abilities, setting priorities, reviewing work product and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Manage the SOX compliance documentation and testing process for the health and welfare plans
- Establish measurement criteria to chart overall effectiveness of staff, vendors, and client groups (e.g., promoting online benefit resources and effective benefit communications).
- Review market practices and compare to TWC's plan designs and operations to identify any necessary changes to enhance employee perceived value, operational efficiency, competitiveness, and cost effectiveness.
- Conduct periodic review of vendor practices/processes and desktop procedures documentation.
- Identify root cause analysis based upon intelligence from Health and Welfare team.
- Present ideas and recommendations to C&B and HR leadership.
- Perform other special projects and broader HR initiatives as assigned.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years of health and welfare related experience; business or quantitative degree preferred
- Recognized expertise in benefits and total rewards field
- Demonstrated project management, research and analytical expertise
- Strong ability to identify technical issues, research and comprehend complex laws, work with legal counsel as appropriate, and stay current on these topics as well
- Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate benefits information across the company
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Excellent ability to apply logical reasoning to data analysis
- Excellent understanding and ability to apply concepts such as actuarial analysis and financial measurements
- Superior ability to continually review and improve processes; good understanding of how to use enabling technology to improve processes as well
- Strong ability to lead a team of direct reports, set expectations and ensure high quality deliverables of members of the team
- Ability to build internal and external collaborative work relationships and work as part of a team
- Ability to focus and think through the details
- Demonstrated ability in Microsoft products, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of HR data management and reporting systems (i.e., PeopleSoft)
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with PeopleSoft HRMS desired.
- PHR, CEBS or similar certification a plus.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education and experience.
Physical Demands
The physical demands for this position are typical to an office environment and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- COMPENSATION:
- Time Warner Cable offers competitive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, a matched 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, a pension plan and Free Cable/Internet
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Qualified candidates should apply online at www.timewarnercable.com/careers. EOE/M/F/D/V |
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| COMPANY NAME: Pearson |
LOCATION:
New York, New York
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| JOB TITLE: Manager, Retirement Plans |
DATE POSTED: 03/02/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The Manager, Retirement Plans is responsible for the administration of the Company's various retirement plans including a 401(k) Plan, Pension Equity Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan, other non-qualified savings plan and Retiree Medical Plans. The manager provides terminated employees with pension benefit information and facilitates the payment of benefits. He/she also counsels employees preparing for retirement decisions communicates information regarding Retiree Medical plans and assures timely review of 401(k) activities. The Manager works closely with plan vendors, consultants, actuaries and internal staff such as HR Systems, IT and Payroll, to support the ongoing administration of these programs.
The retirement manager collaborates with the benefits management team to develop plan improvements, ensure compliance, efficiently administer and support Pearson's overall goal to deliver best in class benefit programs to its people.
This position reports directly to the VP, Benefits. The VP, Benefits sets strategy and gives overall direction and guidance.
SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB
Dollar responsibilities (budget and/or revenue)
- Responsible for Retiree Medical Plans ($7,000,000 annual).
- Responsible for pension benefits payment processing ($3,000,000 annual).
Supervisory responsibilities (direct and indirect)
- Provides guidance and direction to HR management concerning retirement issues.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for counseling employees, retirees and spouses regarding:
- Preparing for retirement
- Medicare access and offerings
- Retiree medical plan options and eligibility
- Election and options for pension payment
- Deliver annual valuation of pension and retiree medical plans:
- Provide actuary with updated employee census
- Ensure data integrity
- Deliver project on time and on budget
- Prepare pension calculations (including relevant SERP calculations):
- Estimates
- Actual lump sum and annuity benefits
- Beneficiary payments
- Manage administration of retiree medical plans through outside vendors:
- Initial enrollment
- Annual open enrollment
- Premium development and billing
- Coverage and claim issues
- Manage 401k and Excess Plan:
- Review all payroll edit reports
- Track loan discrepancies with payroll system
- Review negative or inconsistent compensation or contributions
- Work with vendor to develop ongoing communication program
- Responsible for overall Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) management
- Supervise the semi-annual enrollment process
- Work with vendor and internal staff to facilitate the purchase and transfer of ADRs
- Develop and deliver plan communications and marketing materials
- Direct Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan processes
- Supervise annual enrollment process
- Work with vendor on developing an ongoing communication plan to participants
- REQUIREMENTS:
- REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Related Work Experience
- Minimum of 5 years in Benefits field
- Responsible for retirement plans including 401(k) and pension plans.
Formal Education or Equivalent
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Skills
- Ability to work independently.
- Good time management, organizational and prioritizing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to direct and manage vendors.
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefit package, commensurate with experience, are offered for this position.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Inerested applicants should apply on line through the company website: www.pearsoned.com\careers. |
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| COMPANY NAME: Nike, Inc. |
LOCATION:
Portland, Oregon
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| JOB TITLE: Senior Global Benefits Analyst |
DATE POSTED: 02/16/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or ACG or Nike Swift or Nike Shox, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before, or improve something that already exists. It's how we create our products, and it's the way we treat the people we work with.
So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we'll raise the bar.
But would you really want it any other way?
As our Sr. Global Benefits Analyst, you'll analyze the U.S. benefit plan design and financial impacts. You'll develop, recommend, and present the plan design proposals. This includes the collection and analysis of quantitative market and financial data, statistical modeling, assessment of regulatory restrictions, obtaining legal perspectives, and the coordination of P.O.V.S. from appropriate parties within and outside of NIKE, such as vendors. You'll design, develop, and compose the U.S. benefits communication materials. You'll identify communication vendors, negotiate rates, and manage them through the design, printing, and delivery of materials. You'll also manage the services provided by consultants and vendors, including vendor selection and the establishment of performance standards. You'll manage the service issues escalated by Benefits Administration. You'll participate in contract negotiations and the arrangement of financial provisions of plans. You'll serve as the project manager for medium-impact projects such as managing an operational audit of a vendor or running the RFP process for plans or vendors of medium complexity/size/impact (COBRA, vision plan, tuition assistance, long-term care, and work/life). In addition, you'll design, develop and deliver the training and informational programs on benefits to other HR professionals and employees at all levels, including executives.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements for the position include:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or a related field
- 6 years of experience in benefits design
- Experience with retirements plans, medical plans, life, AD&D, disability plans, Work/Life balance benefits
- Experience in analyzing competitive benefits practices and solid technical knowledge of ERISA, IRS and other regulatory requirements
- Understanding of general HR principles and policies
- Experience leading a team from the design to implementation stage
- International experience is preferred
Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you'll want to know we offer one of the most generous benefits packages around. Things like a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) retirement plan, casual work environment, childcare and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.
We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online.
Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
- COMPENSATION:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Please apply online at: https://nike.taleo.net/careersection/10020/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=044907 |
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| COMPANY NAME: Mayo Clinic |
LOCATION:
Rochester, Minnesota
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| JOB TITLE: Manager, Benefit Education |
DATE POSTED: 02/10/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, invites you to consider a rewarding career as Manager of Benefit Education. Part of Mayo's enterprise benefits organization, this position collaborates with HR and Public Affairs colleagues to develop educational materials, presentations and plans used to inform current and prospective employees about our benefits. You will take the initiative in researching, creating and implementing clear and concise programs that will have a positive effect on recruitment, retention and engagement of our workforce. Your team will consist of site benefit coordinators, Customer Service, Education and Training, who will work together to develop and deliver benefit presentations.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience that includes benefits plan administration and compliance. CEBS designation would be a definite asset. Demonstrated team building and leadership skills are necessary, as well as a capacity to interact positively with multiple disciplines, such as physicians, administration, supervisory and allied health personnel.
- COMPENSATION:
- Mayo Clinic, one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
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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/Manager,-Benefit-Education-25754-Job/724878/ |
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| COMPANY NAME: Ford Motor Company |
LOCATION:
Dearborn, Michigan
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| JOB TITLE: Director, Health & Welfare Benefits |
DATE POSTED: 02/05/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The Director of Health & Welfare Benefits reports to the Director of Employee Benefits.
Direct Reports (Position Titles):
- Manager, Membership Management & NESC
- HR Associate, Compliance & Negotiation Support
- Supervisor, Quality, Data & Strategy
- Supervisor, Medical & Dental Vendor Management
- Supervisor, PPO/Wellness Programs and Healthcare Appeals
Key Responsibilities:
- The strategy, design and development of salaried healthcare programs for U.S. active and retired employees and active hourly UAW employees.
- Implement and monitor a healthcare strategy with a focus on wellness.
- Conduct surveys of competitive benefit practices for U.S. salaried and active hourly workforce.
- Participate in benefits study groups and maintain relationship with numerous consulting and industry organization to identify emerging practices, trends and issues particularly in view of ongoing legislative and regulatory environment.
- Identify and utilize state of the art technology, on-line tools and other self-serve applications to deliver quality products and services to the customers. Define the strategic options, conduct RFQ, complete due diligence, evaluate options and obtain management approval.
- Manage relationships with vendors to deliver quality product and services as contracted and monitor performance metrics against service level agreements.
- Lead negotiator for healthcare programs in the 2011 National UAW-Ford Negotiations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationship with UAW National Ford Department Benefits Coordinator and Staff.
- Fiduciary responsibility for certain benefit programs.
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered for the successful candidate.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: To apply for this position, please contact Rick Popp at Ford Motor Company: rpopp@ford.com. |
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| COMPANY NAME: General Mills |
LOCATION:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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| JOB TITLE: Health and Welfare Manager |
DATE POSTED: 02/02/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Our Brands. Your Legacy.
Great brands start with the people that make them great. One of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in over 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Progresso, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills had fiscal 2009 global net sales of US$15.9 billion, including the companys US$1.2 billion proportionate share of joint venture net sales. We seek out the best of the best and give them development, support and the chance to lead something big. If youre ready to fulfill your potential, consider sharing your talents with the outstanding people of General Mills. You will work with legendary brands, nourish people around the world, and start building your own legacy.
Responsibilities
- Play key role in the design, development and responsible for the administration of competitive, cost-effective benefits programs including group health, dental, vision, group life, AD&D, LTD, STD, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, time off, holidays as well as many work and home programs.
- Play a key role in the design, development, and administration of international and any executive benefit programs.
- Manage all benefit-related third-party vendors including contract negotiation, benefits administration and service levels this includes, but is not limited to, medical claims administration, dental claims administration, Pharmacy Benefit Manager, life insurance vendor, disability vendor, work home vendors.
- Manage COBRA/HIPAA benefits for terminated employees.
- Ensure the company retains a competitive benefits posture in the market place. Conduct special studies and projects to support benefit plans and programs.
- Ensure all benefit plans are in compliance with all current federal and state regulations/guidelines including governmental reporting and participant disclosures (5500s, SARs, SMMs, HIPAA, and SPDs).
- Monitor corporate policies that relate to benefits including time off with pay. Act as Plan Administrator. Coordinate implementation and administration.
- Participate in the selection and management of benefits consultants, and vendors.
- Manage department resources and develop staff to ensure effective and efficient processes and exceptional customer service.
- Represent General Mills on various groups such as National Drug Purchasing Coalition, National Data Cooperative, BHCAG as well as other organizations.
- Participate in union negotiations at various locations, including the strategy and pricing of options for the locations.
- Significant Analysis of Benefit information to support changes in plan design and administration to keep our benefit programs cost effective.
- Ensure timely and appropriate communications to all HR representatives and plan participants to promote employee awareness of programs, new plans, plan changes as well as Summary Plan Descriptions and Plan Documents.
- Responsible for the detailed system requirements necessary to administer the health and welfare programs this includes our systems department as well as vendors that we coordinate with outside of our organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires knowledge of financial analysis and quantitative methods acquired through formal education or two to three years on-the-job application. Also required is computer proficiency in spreadsheet software and word processing, and strong writing and verbal skills to prepare management reports and presentations.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources MBA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years experience in the design, development and administration of employee benefit programs including five years in a supervisory role.
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook .
- SAP experience would be a plus.
- Significant analytical, time management, and administrative skills.
- Written, verbal, and negotiation communication skills.
- Interpersonal and supervisory skills.
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered dependent on experience.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Please send your resume to Rebecca Warren at Rebecca.Warren@genmills.com. You cal also view the job at www.genmills.com, keyword 4640BR. |
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| COMPANY NAME: Mayo Clinic |
LOCATION:
Rochester, Minnesota
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| JOB TITLE: Health & Welfare Benefits Manager |
DATE POSTED: 01/13/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, invites you to consider a rewarding career as a Health & Welfare Benefits Manager. This position defines, develops and implements health and welfare benefits programs and provides benefit expertise to the HR staff. Functions will include administration, including plan renewals and changes, compliance and long-term planning of health and welfare benefits for employees, including medical, dental, life and disability. The successful candidate will also assist with employee communication.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualified candidates will have Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least five (5) years' experience, including working with benefits plan administration and compliance. Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills, as well as demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines, i.e., physician, administrative, supervisory, and allied health staff are essential. CEBS designation is desirable. Requirements include strong technical, analytical presentation and oral/written communication skills, as well as computer proficiency, including Microsoft applications. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, you must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- COMPENSATION:
- Mayo Clinic, one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
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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/Benefits-Manager-Health-&-Welfare-25354-Job/692353/ |
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| COMPANY NAME: Mars, Incorporated |
LOCATION:
Mt. Olive, New Jersey
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| JOB TITLE: Americas Benefits Implementation Manager |
DATE POSTED: 01/13/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The Benefits Project Manager will be accountable for specific benefit projects that are identified within the Americas Region or in some case may have a global scope. This individual will effectively become the project manager as it relates to design activities, managing the governance/approval processes and in some case manage the implementation phase of the project. They will draw upon resources within the American Treasury and Benefits Center, the Business Units, and external consultants as needed to accomplish project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide project management support directly to benefit project teams to assist the development and management of project plans.
- Liaison with subject matter expert in ATBC to provide guidance to project stakeholders.
- Build relationships with associates within ATBC and the HR community to help share best practices with project team members.
- Understanding of retirement and health and wellness plans to ensure compliance of legislative and regulatory issues.
- Agree with ATBC Management team a plan of milestones, resources and budgets to complete all benefit projects that are identified.
- Coordinate the activities among benefits managers to define project components and structure. Agree to projects targets. Identify and provide transparency to issues and risks. Report and communicate overall project status to appropriate managers. Facilitate sessions to drive decision making and problem resolution.
- Monitor industry practices around retirement plan and health and wellness plans to identify developments of value to Mars and apply external best practices into our environment.
- Establish and build relationships with outside vendors.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Key Skills Required
- Ability to establish plans, determine priorities, and prescribe the processes needed to achieve the objectives of the project in accordance with Best Practices and Policies
- Understanding of Mars Global Principles for benefits and total remuneration design
- Strong organizational skills are necessary to handle prioritizing multiple commitments within project
- Demonstrated facilitation and project management skills including Mars Program Management Office (PMO) project management techniques and tools to ensure strong and effective project teams.
- Exposure and experience with Business plans, process, strategies and best practices
- Ability to mine data from throughout the systems environment, manage / distill detailed information and understand complex processes
- Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to motivate/ influence without direct reporting authority. Ability to communicate across all functions and zone levels to gain consensus.
- Knowledge of retirement (pension and savings) and health and welfare benefit plan provisions and how they are applied under various circumstances
- Ability to establish, lead and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners and with ATBC associates
- Numerate and comfortable with financial and actuarial calculations
- Ability to recognize/evaluate micro and macro impacts when developing a solution
- Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks and internal/external resources. Well organized and ability to work under pressure and deadlines
- Analytical, critical thinking, statistical and problem solving skills
- Flexibility in adapting to multiple project assignments & roles over time.
- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, work independently, take initiative/ownership, and achieve stated goals and objectives is required (individually and as a team player).
Minimum Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Benefits and Human Resources (varied experience in these areas)
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or Human Resources
- Ability to travel 30% of the time
- Successful completion of a drug and background screen
Preferred Qualifications
- 11+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Benefits and Human Resources (varied experience in these areas)
- Master's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or Human Resources
- CEB Certification
Relocation is available for this position.
- COMPENSATION:
- As a privately-held, family-owned company, Mars North America offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, a retirement plan, a very competitive vacation plan and unrivalled career advancement opportunities, to name just a few of our unique and generous benefits.
If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work, where the pace is fast, the environment is built around the importance of open communication, and where employees are called "associates" and treated as such, then we want to hear from you.
We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. Mars North America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Visit www.mars.com to learn more about our company and for information about all of our current openings. Please, no agencies. |
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| COMPANY NAME: Saputo |
LOCATION:
Lincolnshire, Illinois
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| JOB TITLE: Benefits & Compensation Coordinator |
DATE POSTED: 01/13/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- THis is a temporary assignment of 2-3 months.
The Benefits & Compensation Coordinator reports to the Director of Benefits & Compensation.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensure prompt communication, response, and resolution to questions/issues as they arise among HR representatives, employees or vendors such as eligibility, coverage and claims processing.
- Process and code all benefit enrollment/change forms; enter bi-weekly benefit deductions into ADP payroll system; interact with payroll department regarding benefit data entry issues.
- Inform all insurance carriers and/or vendors of employee data changes.
- Administer FMLA/STD/LTD/LOA absences by completing and mailing required notices/certifications, communicate LOA date to the Payroll Department, and tracking and reconciling health insurance payments.
- Run monthly reports for vendor bills, prepare payment authorization, and ensure they are reconciled and paid in a timely manner.
- Process benefit termination paperwork: notify administrator when a COBRA event occurs, notify insurance carrier of employee terminations, send life conversion forms to terminated employees
- Communicate benefit plan updates/changes/process to HR representatives and employees; provide mailings as required.
- Perform ongoing 401(k) administration by approving distribution forms, reviewing all processed distribution and rollovers, and reconciling trust reports.
- Assist with Workers Compensation administration.
- Support annual performance reviews and merit worksheet process.
- Review bonus documents quarterly to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance with carriers.
- Conduct benefits orientation for all new hires.
- Coordinate the open enrollment process communicating information to employees, providing enrollment data to vendors, and assisting employees with completion of enrollment forms.
- Maintain files and records of all benefits-related materials for the company and individual employees.
- Perform other duties as requested or required.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate's degree or the equivalent experience. Minimum 3-5 years of benefits experience.
- Must be familiar with benefits and compensation concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ADP software.
- Must be detail oriented and possess strong organization skills.
- Energetic, team player.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package commensurate with experience are offered for this position.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Applicants who are interested in this position should send their resume to Dawn D'Agostino at ddagostino@saputo.com. |
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| COMPANY NAME: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts |
LOCATION:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| JOB TITLE: Benefits Manager |
DATE POSTED: 01/11/2010 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The Benefits Manager is responsible for planning, directing and designing the development of health and welfare benefit plans and retirement plans, including the preparation of annual U.S. IRS 5500 filings, as well as other informational returns and schedules.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Administer, direct and evaluate employee benefits programs, which includes managing renewal negotiations with vendors and yearend legal filing - U.S. & Canada
- Analyze and monitor competitiveness of programs and make recommendations for changes as required
- Ensure compliance with government regulations
- Work with internal and external legal counsel to update, amend and finalize plan documents as necessary
- Complete annual US Hotel Industry Benefits Survey; respond to all HIBS inquiries and attend annual HIBS meetings
- REQUIREMENTS:
- University degree or equivalent experience is required
- Formal training in benefits and retirement programs; Professional designation (e.g. CEBS) or enrolment in a recognized benefits designation program would be an asset
- Minimum 5 years experience working at a managerial capacity in benefits
- Working knowledge of benefits and retirement legislation in Canada and the U.S.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office
- Strong customer service focus and ability to respond to employee inquiries about benefits and retirement
- Ability to work independently and multi-task under time constraints, with a keen attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a positive and professional attitude
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Interested candidates should email their resume to: jobs.corporatehumanresources@fourseasons.com |
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| COMPANY NAME: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan |
LOCATION:
Detroit, Michigan
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| JOB TITLE: Benefits Manager |
DATE POSTED: 12/29/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan's most trusted name in health care, is seeking a Benefits Manager for its Detroit location.
- Manage activities of a department including but not limited to planning, problem solving, staff development training and communication
- Ensure that team members adhere to internal policies and procedures and external laws and regulations
- Research, analyze and develop information to support Human Resource policies and procedures in daily dealings with individuals and/or departments in the corporation
- Analyze business problems and devise solutions to these problems
- Assist personnel (internal and external) by answering questions and supplying information as necessary
- Prepare and present information to clients (internal and external) on Human Resource related topics
- Maintain professional knowledge in area of expertise through conferences, professional publications and seminars
- Other duties may be assigned
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related area required. Master's Degree in related field considered a plus.
- Five (5) to ten (10) years experience in Human Resources or related area including experience in a leadership role
- Five (5) to seven (7) years experience of managing health and welfare welfare programs including workers compensation, wellness, Medicare and short term disability/long term disability programs
- Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Preferred knowledge and experience of defined benefit and defined contribution plan administration
- Knowledge of Peoplesoft system or comparable payroll systems preferred
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem resolution, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Thorough knowledge of applicable Human Resource laws (i.e., ERISA, FMLA, FLSA, OHSA, etc.)
- Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Interested candidates must apply at www.mibluetalent.com; Benefits Manager HR 0000V. |
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| COMPANY NAME: Learning Care Group |
LOCATION:
Novi, Michigan
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| JOB TITLE: Benefits Manager |
DATE POSTED: 12/03/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Are you an experienced Benefits Manager looking for a new challenge?
- Are you looking to work for an established organization that is developing a new Benefits team in our Novi, MI headquarters?
Our Novi, MI headquarters is creating a new Benefits team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an organization from the start-up. This position will manage the day-to-day Benefits department functions by ensuring our benefit programs meet the needs of the employees, are legally compliant, and are cost effective. Additionally, this position leads and directs Benefits Counselors and oversees a call-center environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the administration of the organization's health and welfare benefits and pension plans.
- Orchestrate the planning and administration of open enrollment activities.
- Interact with, communicate with, and instruct all Benefits-related external vendors.
- Communicate benefits information to workforce.
- Plan, organize, and direct general Benefits department activities.
- Assign job duties and monitor task completion.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development of the Benefits budget.
- Monitor contracts and vendors and ensures compliance.
- Represents Human Resources and Benefits in meetings, both internally and externally.
- Investigate and respond to concerns or complaints from managers and/or employees.
- Must keep abreast of changing Federal and State regulations and legislation that may affect employee benefits.
- Prepare and review reports, in order to monitor on-going Benefits results.
- Perform management duties to include hiring, counseling, discipline, termination, conduct employee evaluations, training, monitor attendance, approve requests for time off, etc.
- Utilize methods of reward and recognition of staff.
- Maintains high level of customer service.
- Provides training to staff.
- Delivers Benefits education.
- Demonstrates a high level of standards and controls
- Exhibits strong Benefits problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and oral communications.
- Functions well in a fast-paced environment.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or other related degree.
- Must have 5-7 years in Benefits experience
- Must have 5-7 years management experience.
- Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS, and experience in the Benefits Administration Module preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to benefit plan.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Must have proven customer service experience in handling conflict and employee complaints in an employee benefits arena.
- Strong analytical skills in data analysis
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Must be able to travel extensively within the first 6 months of employment.
- COMPENSATION:
- Competitive
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: To apply for this postion, please send your resume to Michelle Kolodziej at: mkolodziej@learningcaregroup.com or apply online at: http://www.learningcaregroup.com/careers.asp |
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| COMPANY NAME: Learning Care Group |
LOCATION:
Novi, Michigan
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| JOB TITLE: Benefits Analyst |
DATE POSTED: 12/03/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Are you an experienced Benefits Analyst looking for a new challenge?
- Are you looking to work for an established organization that is developing a new Benefits team in our Novi, MI headquarters?
Our Novi, MI headquarters is creating a new Benefits team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an organization from the start-up. This position researches, analyzes, evaluates and administers corporate benefit plans and programs, as well as conducts audits and balances billing registers and rosters. This position is also responsible for monitoring benefit trends and benefit regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzes and reviews vendor contracts.
- Works in partnership with attorneys and accountants.
- Interacts with vendors on a regular basis.
- Responsible for Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and all other plan documents.
- Ensures compliance with all governmental regulations.
- Responsible for deadlines for compliance calendars for welfare and pension plans.
- Conducts research and analysis to ensure that benefit plans are competitive.
- Assist with the planning and administration of open enrollment activities.
- Maintains vendor contacts to investigate discrepancies and provide resolution in an expedient manner.
- Acts as second-level appeal for claims denied by medical carrier, including researching claims and gathering data to support decision.
- Analyze and calculate data to reconcile monthly billing statements for all benefit programs and schedules payment accordingly.
- Reviews monthly invoices for accuracy and makes corrections as necessary.
- Analyzes employee utilization of current benefits and develops specific recommendations for review by management.
- Reviews medical claims and provides monthly financial summary.
- Audits employee dependent data on a regular basis.
- Analyzes and monitors COBRA process with vendor.
- Analyzes and compiles information for the annual 5500 report filing.
- Assists in preparing and disseminating the annual Summary Annual Report.
- Assist in the development of the Benefits budget.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or other related degree.
- Must have 3-5 years analytical Benefits experience.
- Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS, and experience in the Benefits Administration Module preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to benefit plan.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Must have proven customer service experience in handling conflict and employee complaints in an employee benefits arena.
- Strong analytical skills in data analysis
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Must be able to travel extensively within the first 6 months of employment.
- COMPENSATION:
- Competitive
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: To apply for this postion, please send your resume to Michelle Kolodziej at: mkolodziej@learningcaregroup.com or apply online at: http://www.learningcaregroup.com/careers.asp |
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| COMPANY NAME: Burlington Northern Sante Fe Corporation |
LOCATION:
Ft. Worth, Texas
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| JOB TITLE: Director, Medical Benefits & Benefits Communications |
DATE POSTED: 11/20/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) is the leading U.S. railroad by revenue and the second by track miles. BNSF was instrumental, at its origin, in the development of the western region of the U.S. dating back in history to the early settlement of the region. The present BNSF was formed from the 1990s merger of the Burlington Northern, Inc. and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation merged, following many years of acquisition and industry consolidation.
Today, the company has annual revenues exceeding $18 billion, employs 40,000 (5,000 exempt and 35,000 unionized), and operates over a rail system of approximately 32,000 route miles of track in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. The railway is among the worlds top transporters of intermodel traffic, moves more grain than any other American railroad, transports the components of many of the products we depend on daily, and hauls enough coal to generate about 10 percent of the electricity produced in the U.S.
Fulfilling BNSF Railway's Vision and Values happens every day by taking a routine transportation event, handling it well and repeating the process... many times over. Their vision is to realize the tremendous potential of BNSF Railway by providing transportation services that consistently meet our customers' expectations.
The company has become a great performer, increasing revenues with innovative and timely services.
In addition the industry has been recognized for its growth potential and positive environmental impact as global trade increases and as rail presents a more environmentally beneficial and cost effective mode of transportation versus highway over longer distances.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate present programs through research, surveys, and analysis of benefit trends to ensure plans are competitive and current
- Design all health and insurance (medical, dental, life, disability, etc&) plans for management employees
- Present design alternatives to senior management, providing strategic consultation to senior management regarding impact of changes
- Partner with Labor Relations and their outside consultants regarding the design and development of alternative union benefits scenarios in advance of collective bargaining and during negotiations
- Provide financial oversight of all benefit plans in coordination with internal finance groups and external actuarial consultants, including trend and forecasting
- Develop comprehensive benefits communications strategy for employees and ensure that all employee benefit plan information is current and accessible
- Ensure that each benefit plan is in compliance with all legislation (e.g., HIPAA, IRS, ERISA, DOL and other federally regulated programs) and, understand impact of proposed legislation/ public policy on plan design
- Interpret and advise field HR on benefit changes that impact employees.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Professional Experience / Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in mid-level and senior-level benefits roles with corporate and/ or consulting experience
- Cutting edge, sophisticated understanding of medical plan benefits, including thorough understanding of impact of proposed legislation and government regulations
- Strong relationships with consultants and consulting experience a plus
- Must have strong financial background
- Must have excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to multi task and establish priorities
- Strong organizational and written skills
- Must have a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Education
A bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
- COMPENSATION:
- The company will provide a competitive compensation package commensurate with the successful candidate's value-added contribution.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: Visit www.ekornferry.com; click on opportunities in top right hand corner; enter in opportunity code ID611 in the top left hand corner; select "Click here to be considered for this opportunity" at bottom of page; or send resume to frank.cobo@kornferry.com |
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| COMPANY NAME: Hewlett-Packard |
LOCATION:
Austin, Texas
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| JOB TITLE: Director, International Benefits |
DATE POSTED: 10/27/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Develops and leads strategic planning, design and in some cases the communication and delivery of the certain global benefits globally as part of the Total Rewards Center of Expertise. This includes an annual assessment including benchmarking, cost and utilization trends and best in class design and practices.
- Oversees the assessment, design and implementation of key benefit programs and practices including, but not limited to, severance design, differentiated benefits within a country and supporting benefits for mergers, acquisitions and outsourcing deals. This includes the current integration effort with EDS into HP.
- Actively partners with and influences business, regional and local clients at senior levels.
- Responsible for key elements of the global benefits governance including facilitating the global benefits council and reviewing all requests for benefit changes in countries.
- Leads a team of Senior Individual Contributors for the global benefit function and is also responsible for dotted-line reporting relationships from the benefit regional leads or region by setting overall program initiatives, allocating financial and human capital for programs and projects, and ensuring timely and effective delivery of compensation and/or benefits programs.
- Engages in total rewards and benefit industry professionals and/or organizations in order to maintain current market trends knowledge for internal use.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Education and Experience Required:
- First-level university degree required; advanced university degree in business preferred.
- Typically 12+ years in benefits, with significant strategic experience, including senior management influence.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of current market practices and trends in benefits.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing broad-based and executive benefit program at country, regional and global levels.
- Experience with planning and managing benefits (medical, disability and time off , retirement etc.) programs including compliance and financial responsibilities.
- Strong project management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to build partnerships across various functions.
- Strong communication skills - written, oral and presentation.
- Ability to manage complex administrative processes concurrently.
- Ability to effectively manage a medium budget.
- Strong consulting skills.
Critical Competencies to Drive Business Results:
Strategic HR Program Development & Leadership
- Ensures the creation and alignment of Human Resources (HR) programs, processes and practices responsive to HP's changing workforce needs and requirements
Execution Optimization
- Captures, implements, adapts and improves project strategies & processes to achieve project outcomes
Stakeholder Negotiation & Commitment Building
- Collaborates effectively with others to ensure shared commitment to an enterprise and mutually beneficial results
Operations Building/Process Improvement
- Monitors, troubleshoots, and improves area-of-control operational processes to ensure optimum performance and practice consistency
Executive Business Relationship Building
- Builds executive business-oriented relationships at the highest levels in pursuit of alliances that will advance or protect HP's corporate interests
HP Businesses/Operations Integration
- Understands and effectively integrates HP's corporate vision, line-of-business objectives, and associated value propositions within operations program design & roll-out
HR Capabilities & Resources
- Understands HR's role in corporate governance and accesses this expertise in support of a positive corporate environment
HR Functions & Initiatives
- Understands and supports the range of functions and initiatives HR brings to bear on work-life
Workforce Planning & Development
- Values the role of human capital and strives to optimally develop this resource for the benefit of the corporation
Change Management
- Develops methods for supporting innovation and change across the organization
Problem Solving
- Approaches problems in a rational manner using sound strategies that ensure comprehensive understanding and effective resolution
Global Projection
- Represents HP across geographical boundaries with the cultural sensitivity and business maturity appropriate to corporate access and level of responsibility involved
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered for the successful candidate.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: To apply for this position, contact Elaine Beddome at elaine.beddome @hp.com. |
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| COMPANY NAME: Rockwell Collins |
LOCATION:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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| JOB TITLE: Sr. Benefits Analyst - Health and Welfare |
DATE POSTED: 10/27/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- Researches, analyzes, evaluates, designs, administers, monitors and communicates corporate benefit plans/programs, including domestic and international health & welfare programs with specific focus on on-site health centers and pharmacy, international benefits, mergers and acquisitions, and employee communications. Assists in designing and re-designing employee benefits, in determining financial impact of changes, in developing recommendations for leadership approval and in the communications of changes to employees and retirees. Ensures that company benefit plans comply with federal and state regulations and that company benefits are competitive and affordable to the business. Will develop programs to educate employees and retirees on how they can optimize their use of company benefit programs to maximize value.
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.
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.
- Responsible for benefit design, employee communications and medical cost protocol management.
- Demonstrated ability to program manage large scale vendor RFPs, new vendor programs, multifaceted employee communications in a 10K employee plus multi-site environment.
- Responsible for benefit M&A due diligence and integration including benefit comparisons, financial analysis, and benefit integration strategies. Responsible for day one employee communications.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
- Innovation
Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, and six years of related experience, or, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, twelve years of related experience.
US Citizenship or Permanent Residence (Green Card) is required.
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: Applicants should apply online at www.rockwellcollins.com/careers to job requisition number COR0000003W. |
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| COMPANY NAME: Campbell Soup Company |
LOCATION:
Camden, New Jersey
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| JOB TITLE: Manager, Wellness Programs |
DATE POSTED: 10/07/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The Manager of Wellness Programs will be responsible for the design, implementation, ongoing analysis and management, and promotion of Campbell's workplace wellness programs in the United States. As Campbell strives to be a leader in promoting healthy foods and wellness in its products, it also strives to be a leader in promoting and providing resources to support healthy lifestyles and wellness to its employees. This manager will have the primary responsibility for delivering an integrated wellness program that supports this objective. Overall responsibilities include conducting diagnostic analysis of the wellness initiatives from both a financial and health improvement perspective, establishing effective metrics and ongoing reporting, improving current initiatives based on this analysis, creating new initiatives, managing vendors, integrating the wellness initiatives into a cohesive wellness program that is well integrated with Campbell's employee benefit objectives, and marketing the programs to employees, managers and senior leadership to achieve optimal employee participation.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum education: Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience working with wellness and/or health benefit plans with an insurance company, benefits consulting firm, or a corporate benefits department
- Excellent financial and analytical skills required
- Excellent communications (oral and written) skills required
- Proven ability to manage vendors
- Proficiency in standard office software applications
- COMPENSATION:
- Salary and benefits for this position are competitive
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume to Brian Marczyk at brian_marczyk@campbellsoup.com. |
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| COMPANY NAME: Boeing Company |
LOCATION:
Chicago, Illinois
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| JOB TITLE: Director, Employee Benefits Policy & Strategy |
DATE POSTED: 09/01/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- The Director, Employee Benefits Policy & Strategy will work closely with the Human Resources leadership team and line executives to ensure that Boeing's various employee benefit programs are aligned with the business strategy. This includes monitoring trends and staying ahead of the curve as it relates to new benefit offerings and changes to existing plans. This person will also be responsible for leading and developing a team of seven people across various locations.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Lead the development and implementation of Boeing's company-wide policies and strategies for employee benefits, including current programs and potential opportunities for health, wellness, insurance, pension and savings plan benefits.
- Lead the preparation of and present recommendations to human resources and executive leadership related to new benefit offerings and changes to existing options.
- Monitor employee benefit trends and issues and advise management of the impact on Boeing's programs and strategic direction.
- Lead the development and implementation of initiatives to improve employee wellness and health outcomes, health care quality and cost containment.
- Oversee benefit program communication and change management strategies, in partnership with internal communications team.
- Oversee benefit and compensation strategy, planning and support for union negotiations and joint Boeing/union benefit committees.
- Represent Boeing on key benefit industry committees, such as coalitions focused on health care policy and system reform and innovative approaches to health care quality and cost management.
- Oversee external consultants and vendors supporting strategic employee benefit initiatives and union negotiations.
- Lead and assure development of seven geographically dispersed benefits team members.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years' experience in the employee benefits arena, with significant experience dealing with labor unions. This person will be equally strong in strategy development and tactical execution. In addition, this person will have worked in a large, complex, global company known for having "best practice" employee benefits.
Other qualifications include:
- Demonstrated leadership in strategy development, execution, and use of program management principals to deliver business results.
- Strong knowledge base/experience in employee benefits with considerable experience with labor unions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong cross-functional partnerships.
- Experience in successful implementation of wellness programs that have significant leadership/employee engagement and demonstrated results.
- Consistently demonstrates the Boeing leadership attributes with ability to achieve exceptional results.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Highest trust and integrity. The successful candidate can be counted on to live the Boeing values and do the "right thing" for the people, community and shareholders, balancing all constituencies.
- Leadership style that encourages innovation and brings perspective and energy to the team.
- COMPENSATION:
- A generous salary and benefits package are offered for the successful candidate.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: If interested in this position, please contact:
John P. Doyle (john.doyle@kornferry.com) or Boyd T. Falconer (boyd.falconer@kornferry.com) Korn/Ferry International
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| COMPANY NAME: OfficeMax, Inc. |
LOCATION:
Naperville, Illinois
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| JOB TITLE: Director of Benefits |
DATE POSTED: 08/21/2009 |
- DESCRIPTION:
- OfficeMax is a leader in both B2B and B2C office-related products and services, including paper products, office supplies, office furniture, technology products, and print services. Serving businesses of all sizes, government organizations, and individual consumers, OfficeMax distributes products and services via direct sales, catalog sales, the Internet, and at more than 900 stores. The company employs more than 36,000 associates, and is deeply committed at all levels to delivering a highly differentiated buying experience for our customers. The company is headquartered in Naperville, IL and trades on the New York Stock exchange under the ticker symbol OMX.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking candidates for a Director of Benefits who will be responsible for providing the strategic direction, design and administration of associate health and welfare programs, qualified and non-qualified savings plans, company-owned life insurance programs, executive benefits program, and international travel and medical benefits. This position manages all benefits-related third-party vendor relationships including negotiation of vendor contracts to provide competitive benefit programs at lowest possible cost.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and administer competitive, cost-effective benefits programs including group health, dental, vision, group life, AD&D, LTD, STD, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, Your Time Off (YTO), and holidays.
- Design, develop, and administer executive benefit programs including annual physical program and non-qualified deferred compensation.
- Manage international travel and medical benefit programs.
- Manage benefit related third party vendors including contract negotiation, benefits administration and service levels.
- Manage COBRA/HIPAA benefits for terminated associates.
- Ensure the company retains a competitive benefits posture in the market place. Conduct special studies and projects to support benefit plans and programs.
- Ensure all benefit plans are in compliance with all current federal and state regulations/guidelines including governmental reporting and participant disclosures (5500s, SARs, SMMs, HIPAA, and SPDs).
- Monitor corporate policies that relate to associate benefits including time off with pay. Act as Plan Administrator. Coordinate implementation and administration with the HR Services Center.
- Non-voting member and Secretary of Benefit and Retirement Committee coordinating the annual meeting and preparation of annual report.
- Participate in the selection and management of benefits consultants, vendors, brokers, etc.
- Manage department resources and develop staff to ensure effective and efficient processes and exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrate a commitment to OfficeMax core values.
- The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Quantitative Dimensions
The Director, Benefits has broad, independent decision-making under the general guidance received from the Senior Vice President, Human Resources, senior management, and/or HR Leadership Team. This position manages the cost and administration of $92.7 million in the health and welfare plans. This position also has 2 direct reports and 3 indirect reports.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires knowledge of financial analysis and quantitative methods acquired through formal education or 2 - 3 years on-the-job application. Also required is computer proficiency in spreadsheet software and word processing, and strong writing and verbal skills to prepare management reports and presentations. Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources.
- Minimum 10 years experience in the design, development and administration of employee benefit programs including 5 years in a supervisory role
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- SAP experience would be a plus
- Analytical, time management, and administrative skills
- Written, verbal, and negotiation communication skills
- Interpersonal and supervisory skills
- COMPENSATION:
- A salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package are offered with this position.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
| NOTE: For consideration, please apply to www.officemax.com and search for Job Number: NAP0000T4 under Corporate Careers. |
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