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COMPANY NAME: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida	LOCATION: Jacksonville, Florida
JOB TITLE: Workers' Compensation Premium Auditor Lead	DATE POSTED: 06/23/2008
DESCRIPTION: Job duties include but are not limited to the following: Develop, implement and maintain audit policy and procedures according to law and recognized audit standards. Monitor the result of the policies and procedures and make adjustments where necessary to obtain predetermined goals and objectives. Direct independent auditors to conduct audits according to industry standards and COI business principles. Review audit result for variances, accuracy and completeness. Make recommendations according to audit results and communicate those results to the appropriate departments. Mediate audit disputes and make recommendations to upper management. Responsible for training others within the department. Represent Premium Audit on product development committees and other workgroups. Complete local premium audits and special audits within each of the territories. Moderate to heavy keying required. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 4 or more years direct related work experience in Premium Audit Experience conducting a Full Workers' Compensation premium audit Experience with Workers' Compensation law, NCCI classification codes and scopes as it relates to the State of Florida Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write audit reports Strong PC skills to include MS Word, Excel Ability to frequently travel throughout Florida including overnight stays Business Specific Criteria (preferred skills): English/Spanish bilingual skills; ability to read, write and speak Spanish Negotiation skills Experience developing and delivering presentations COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida is an Equal Opportunity M/F/D/V.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply, please go to www.bcbsfl.com and select Careers with Us; click on the "Apply Now" link and reference requisition ID B1052JAN08.
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COMPANY NAME: Principal Financial	LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa
JOB TITLE: Senior HR Benefit Consultant	DATE POSTED: 06/19/2008
DESCRIPTION: Principal Financial Group, a FORTUNE 500 company, is looking for an experienced benefit professional to join our team! As a Senior HR Benefit Consultant for HR-Benefits, you will be utilizing your knowledge of benefits (health, welfare, retirement, etc.) on various projects supporting strategic initiatives for business units as well as the overall corporation. By understanding the business needs, you will analyze and interpret research as well as make recommendations. Research, recommend and implement benefit and work/life program changes as determined by the annual HR Benefit initiatives/goals. Plan, organize, direct, control, and manage complex projects and implementations. Essential Functions Participate in HR benefits projects as determined by the annual HR benefits strategic plan and as directed by HR management. This may include planning, leading, researching, analyzing, interpreting and recommending new or changes to existing benefit programs. Projects may require benefit design or implementation related to new or existing employee benefit plans including: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, pension or 401(k). Projects may include benefit work related to mergers and acquisition or divestitures. Research complex benefit issues on retirement or health & welfare benefits and make recommendations and action plans for resolutions. Consult with stakeholders: benefits team, business, payroll, etc. as needed. Apply knowledge of benefit regulations in recommendations and action plans to ensure compliance. Organize and present research and outcomes while remaining actively involved in the decision making process. Communicate with stakeholders, including senior leaders. Work with corporate relations to create communication plan and review employee/leader communications if necessary. Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree, plus 7 or more years related work experience. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) helpful. Experience: Must have solid experience and knowledge with benefit program planning/design including federal and state laws and regulations related to benefit programs and policies. Benefit plan administration experience preferred. Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, leadership, consulting, human relations, decision-making, communication, negotiation, presentation and project management skills required. Ability to work with ambiguity is key. Must have good business acumen and be able to deal with confidential and sensitive information. Must be a self-starter who works independently. Must be able to work with employees at all levels. Travel (5%) may be required. COMPENSATION: A generous salary commensurate with experience and benefits package are offered for the right candidate.
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 #209565 to be considered. AA/EOE
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COMPANY NAME: The Kroger Company	LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio
JOB TITLE: Compensation Analyst	DATE POSTED: 06/13/2008
DESCRIPTION: POSITION SUMMARY Administer and develop various components to Kroger's enterprise-wide compensation programs. Provide support to division Human Resources leaders on compensation-related issues. Ensure the integrity of compensation-related data in ExpressHR. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Compensation - 80% Complete compensation surveys based on established survey schedule to build a survey library; ensure correct job matching and timely participation Market price jobs for annual compensation planning, special projects and ad hoc requests Provide market data to assist with the compensation studies, division requests, evaluation of job levels, etc. Lead or participate in special compensation projects (e.g., department market pricing, job profile project) Respond to general questions/data needs from division Human Resources leaders or department heads, following established compensation guidelines and policies Prepare downloads and spreadsheets used in annual compensation processes (e.g., compensation planning, annual grant, executive compensation, special projects and ad hoc analyses) E-Human Resources Data Warehouse - 10% Generate associate downloads for compensation analyses and spreadsheets, working with division Human Resources leaders and department heads to ensure data is accurate prior to application. Conduct regular compensation audits to ensure internal equity and data integrity Inform Compensation Manager of issues related to data integrity to ensure quality inputs for Manager Self Serve (MSS) and Employee Self Serve (ESS) Management Reporting - 10% Assist in the preparation of standard market analysis and other compensation-related reports for management presentations Prepare special compensation reports upon request for compensation analyses, Human Resources management or senior management REQUIREMENTS: DESIRED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Broad-base compensation administration, including market pricing, annual compensation planning cycle Preparation of Excel spreadsheets using advanced formulas Project management work that requires high-level accuracy and is deadline sensitive Communication with managers about sensitive information and advising them on compensation actions The associate must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position. It is the policy of The Kroger Co. to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To be considered for this position, please apply online at www.kroger.com, under Careers.
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COMPANY NAME: The Kroger Company	LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio
JOB TITLE: Manager, Corporate Benefits - Health & Productivity	DATE POSTED: 06/13/2008
DESCRIPTION: POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the development, implementation, delivery and measurement of the company-wide health management and improvement programs designed to impact the health and lifestyle behaviors of our associates and their dependents. Responsible for incorporating the health management initiatives into the overall benefits plan strategy. Responsible for overseeing the delivery of health management activities at division levels. Manage the vendors that provide the health management programs and measure success and outcomes of the programs. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Act as an integral member of the department's management team in developing long-term plan strategy. Responsible for developing and implementing the company-wide health improvement strategy with employer/industry best practices as the benchmark for strategy development. Responsible for proactively managing the vendor relationship for all health management vendors - health coaching, employee assistance plan, disease management, benefits/health portal, discount offerings, etc. Managing the vendors includes implementing the program or changes, reviewing rates/renewals, initial review of contracts, reviewing and monitoring performance guarantee arrangements and results, conducting site visits and annual plan performance review meetings, measuring and reporting on the utilization, outcomes and financial analysis of the plan, being aware of the vendors capabilities both currently provided and future strategy/direction as they fit into our benefit plan strategy. Develop, implement and manage vendor health integration initiatives and project plans. Develop and implement an enterprise-wide Health Committee to assist in the development and implementation of the health strategy for all divisions. This role includes developing the vision and objectives for the committee, facilitating meetings with the committee and acting as the spokesperson of the committee throughout the Company. Work closely with our primary customers, HR Managers and Benefit Specialists, within all divisions to administer the Company's health management programs. Partner with the Director in developing, implementing and maintaining communication plan for health management initiatives. Partner with appropriate team members to implement health programs into consolidated group plans and administrative processes. Responsible for measuring and reporting on the success of each health management program and the overall health improvement strategy. Represent company's health management strategy and initiatives to internal senior leadership, divisions and, as necessary, to local and national industry groups. Partner with the Retail Health Solutions Coordinator to define and implement health initiatives for associates and customers. This includes participating in the RHS champion committee. Partner with internal functions, as necessary, to integrate health & productivity strategies throughout Company. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. REQUIREMENTS: DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE 8 - 10 years experience in worksite health improvement, health management, health promotion or related field. Experience in managing vendors and benefit programs. Bachelor's degree in related field. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for the successful candidate. It is the policy of The Kroger Co. to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To be considered for this position, please forward your resume to Chris Rodenkirchen at chris.rodenkirchen@kroger.com or via fax at 5123-762-4197.
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COMPANY NAME: The Kroger Company	LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio
JOB TITLE: Manager, Benefit Plan Systems	DATE POSTED: 06/13/2008
DESCRIPTION: POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for assisting with the overall management and administration of the Company's health and welfare employee benefit plans. Responsible for managing the vendor partnership with the Plan's enrollment database and system, the Common Benefits System, the benefits/payroll interfaces, carrier system interfaces and the non-consolidated plan's systems processes. Also, responsible for assisting Manager, Retirement Plans with systems related issues on retirement and 401(k) plans. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Manage operations and integrity of Kroger Common Benefits System and internal and external data interfaces and processes for the consolidated benefit group and non-consolidated automated group, including ongoing production, annual enrollment, and year-end processing Oversee the ongoing systems needs for the non-consolidated benefit group administration, including testing, issue resolution, data requests and new data needs Partner with Manager, Retirement Plans to manage the systems needs for the retirement and 401(k) plans including testing, issue resolution, data requests and new data needs Direct and manage all Corporate Benefits Systems testing and implementation for benefit plan changes, process enhancements, system upgrades, open enrollment, etc., involving the Company payroll systems, Common Benefits, enrollment vendor, and other external vendors Work with Manager, Kroger Benefits Service Center and Senior Benefits Specialist, Consolidated Groups to develop and produce annual Personal Benefits Statement for consolidated benefit group and Taft Hartley groups Manage the vendor partnership responsible for the enrollment database and system functionality. Includes setting priorities with the vendor partner, ensuring performance levels are met and maintained, implementing new plan functionality requirements for open enrollment and ongoing administration Work with Manager, Benefit Plan Administration and Manager KBSC to develop, implement and document annual plan rules. Responsible for the actual rules documentation and interpretation with enrollment vendor Manage completion and reporting of plan audits Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; completes performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports REQUIREMENTS: DESIRED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Minimum 5 years experience systems management and/or project management with an emphasis in systems Experience in health and welfare benefit plan management and administration beneficial Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Experience in managing complex projects and project teams The associate must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for the successful candidate. It is the policy of The Kroger Co. to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To be considered for this position, please forward your resume to Chris Rodenkirchen at chris.rodenkirchen@kroger.com or via fax at 5123-762-4197.
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COMPANY NAME: The Kroger Company	LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio
JOB TITLE: Manager, Plan Administration, Funding and Reporting	DATE POSTED: 06/13/2008
DESCRIPTION: POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for assisting with the overall management and administration of the Company's health and welfare employee benefit plans. Responsible for managing the financial and reporting aspects of both the health and welfare and retirement plans. Assist with the development of plans' financial budget rates, associate contribution strategy, vendor financial renewal processes, financial compliance requirements and the analysis of plan reports. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for the reporting and analysis of the Company-sponsored benefit plan's enrollment, cost and utilization data. Manage the internal data aggregation system including management reports and the vendor data supporting the system. Includes development of a report matrix and ongoing report production based on matrix needs and timing, such as executive and division dashboard reports. Responsible for managing the annual re-rates and renewals for the self-insured and fully-insured benefit plans. Partner with internal stakeholders such as Accounting, Finance and Division Controllers to manage the financial aspects of the benefit plans. Oversee the annual FAS 106 plan valuation projecting future retiree health care liability. Oversee the annual FAS 87 plan valuation for the defined benefit retirement plan. Coordinate the annual Form 5500 reporting with Tax Department and collection of necessary Schedule As from applicable vendors. Manage the annual development of associate contribution strategy and accrual rates and translating rates into automated enrollment system and non-consolidated rate sheets. Includes distribution and explanation of annual accrual rates with division HR and controllers as well as GO Accounting and senior management, as necessary. Responsible for analyzing plan utilization data, investigating trends and projecting plan costs and presenting to department leadership as well as to company senior leadership at least annually. Responsible for managing the monthly self-bill and reconciliation process for our vendor administrative fees. Responsible for reconciling and requesting Health Savings Account funding from Accounting to Chase Bank for all participating HSAs. Assist in managing financial aspects of vendor partnerships rates/fees, performance guarantees, and other contract terms. Coordinate and manage vendor audit projects. Assist in completing the annual PBGC premium payments. Manage retirement plan financial analysis work as defined by Manager, Corporate Retirement Plans. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. REQUIREMENTS: DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE Eight to ten years experience in health and welfare benefit plan management and administration, financial/underwriting/actuarial experience. Bachelor's degree. The associate must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position. It is the policy of The Kroger Co. to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To be considered for this position, please apply on-line at www.kroger.com, under Careers.
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COMPANY NAME: Target Corporation	LOCATION: Minneapolis, Minnesota
JOB TITLE: Sr. Group Manager, Health Care	DATE POSTED: 06/09/2008
DESCRIPTION: As a Group Manager in Health Care you will ensure full-time health care vision and strategy is executed through performance management of the full-time health care team. You will manage the effective design, development, communication and implementation of full-time health care projects on new and existing strategies, including key deliverables and communicating with management on a regular basis. You will also be the main point of contact responsible for all aspects of full-time health care. See Yourself: Identifying and driving projects and process improvements that ensure common best methods are always met Providing regular status updates Developing innovative approaches to achieve best practices Working closely with Systems team to design (including requesting resources), develop and implement new systems and enhancements needed by Benefits to deliver superior execution Working closely with the Benefits Leadership Team and external partners to support identification of tasks, outputs, timelines, etc. Managing multiple project deliverables Coordinating with the Training and Communications teams regarding timing for any internal and external training and communication Utilizing benchmarking data to create competitive benefits Providing strong performance management and coaching to core team including identification of both leadership and technical backups Coaching team on change management, teaching them to manage through ambiguity and change as well as being forward looking REQUIREMENTS: College degree 10-plus years benefits experience, preferably on health care design and execution Strong project management skills Results driven Ability to maximize relationships and manage performance Strong problem solving, communication and decision-making skills Drives change Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for the successful candidate.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: Please apply online at: http://www.jobtarget.com/c/jobclick.cfm?site=4169&job=4512570. Job ID: 4512570
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COMPANY NAME: Global 120 Company	LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts
JOB TITLE: Sr. Director, Benefit Programs	DATE POSTED: 06/06/2008
DESCRIPTION: This $40 billion Global 120 organization has 150,000 employees worldwide and operates in 150 countries. This position is part of an HR shared service model and reports to the Sr. Vice President of Global HR. The company is a world leader across all three of its operating business segments. The Sr. Director of Benefit Programs will develop, implement, maintain and evaluate all employee benefit programs for the North America Region, resulting in the organization providing competitive benefits that are cost-effective, value-added and appropriately delivered and communicated to employees. Specific responsibilities include: Provide strategic and overall direction of company benefit offerings. Oversee internal and external benchmarking, financial management and government of compliance of plans. Supervise and train staff: assign projects, monitor progress and offer advice and technical know-how. Determine Annual Operating plan. Monitor and report benefits costs. Oversee rate and FASB expense development for all plans. Work closely with accounting, underwriters and actuaries. Vendor management: manage current vendors and lead project on vendor changes. Provide benefit and compensation expertise in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and union negotiations. Unique area of expertise in the area of pension and retiree medical. Develop, review and edit benefit communication materials for open enrollment as well as summary plan descriptions, brochures and plan amendments. Work with administrative team to implement benefit changes and provide seamless benefit administration. Incorporate plan design features in plans that facilitate efficient plan administration. REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 10 years benefits management experience in a large corporation. Must be from a organization with at least 10,000 employees. Director-level experience. Experience with defined benefit plans and FASB 87 and 106. Experience managing outside vendors.. Experience with integration of acquisitions is preferred. Strong analytical skills and understanding of basic medical underwriting. Effective communication skills. Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). BA/BS Degree minimum. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: All interested candidates should contact Gordy Hunt, 419-482-4848, ext. 127; or by email: ghunt@staffingmaster.com.
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COMPANY NAME: Washington Mutual	LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
JOB TITLE: Accommodations Case Specialist	DATE POSTED: 06/06/2008
DESCRIPTION: At WaMu, our core values inspire and guide our talented team as they help us write our extraordinary ongoing success story. We believe that a diverse group of talented, committed individualsworking as a teamcan make a real difference. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and keep our egos in check. We also manage to keep a sense of humor along the way. So if youre ready for WaMu, read on! The primary purpose of this job family is to critically evaluate the need for a workplace or job accommodation, determine an appropriate accommodation, work with the manager and other internal and external HR and legal stakeholders/experts to determine and recommend appropriate actions around incoming accommodation related requests as required by Federal and State disability regulations. Will request and assess supporting clinical and job related documentation from multiple stakeholders including but not limited to the employee, manager treating physician and/or other valid healthcare professional, specialty vendors such as vocational specialists, local and regional disability experts, disability vendors and legal, in order to determine the necessity and appropriateness of an accommodation. Will also communicate and/or persuade the outcomes and business needs verbally and in writing with multiple parties. May need to work with multiple parties to identify alternate accommodation solutions that are acceptable to multiple stakeholders. Accommodation reviews vary in complexity and may require creative solutions, negotiation and persuasion skills to solicit commitment from the business to accept and implement the accommodation. Detailed knowledge and practical application of state and federal disability regulations and leave laws is required. Position also responds to relevant employee, manager and HR questions, provides education about the accommodation process, advises stakeholders of obligations and options and makes decisions based on the facts and circumstances of each request. Effective performance of this position mitigates risk to WaMu by ensuring compliance with the ADA and State disability law requirements, thereby avoiding potential legal, settlement and negative publicity related costs. Essential functions of the job includes: Critically evaluate the need for job accommodation by engaging in interactive dialogue with employees, managers and health care professionals regarding limited types of requests. Communicate with health professionals and assess medical documentation to understand how an individual's specific functional limitations affect job performance regarding limited types of requests. Assess the functional limitations and residual abilities of the employee as they relate to the specific job, and evaluate any barriers to accessing the workplace or performing the essential and non-essential job functions regarding limited types of requests. Evaluate job descriptions to determine the essential and marginal functions of the positions and perform needs assessment to determine appropriate accommodation(s), regarding limited types of requests. Determine appropriate accommodation on a case-by-case basis to ensure the needs of the specific individual are accommodated, if appropriate, and prepare accommodation plans in conjunction with management and Employee Relations regarding limited types of requests. Answer general employee questions about the accommodation/ergonomic process. Communicate outcomes to stakeholders in the accommodation/ergonomic process. Utilize Remedy, People Soft, other technology solutions, general office processes such as (fax, copier, etc) to accurately record accommodation/ergonomic process transactions for legal compliance and benchmarking purposes. REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of related experience in the case management of leaves of absence, and/or disability and/or workers' compensation. Or the equivalent combination of experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position. Experience with state and federal disability laws, large company experience; experience with absence management. Must be able to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals. Strong ability to establish effective work relationships with internal and external clients. Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Remedy and PeopleSoft a plus. High School diploma or GED required. All employees are accountable for compliance with all laws and regulations when performing their job duties. Each employee is expected to be familiar with the legal and regulatory requirements affecting his or her job responsibilities. It is the affirmative duty of each employee to carry out these responsibilities at all times in a manner that complies with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Employees must participate in required training on pertinent compliance laws and regulations as required by Washington Mutual. Washington Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity, and value a culture of respect. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and compensation package are offered for this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please visit www.wamu.com/careers and reference job number 458661.
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COMPANY NAME: Time Warner	LOCATION: New York City, NY
JOB TITLE: Manager, Health and Welfare Operation	DATE POSTED: 06/06/2008
DESCRIPTION: Proven Health and Welfare benefits professional with strong technical knowledge to lead the ongoing administration and operations of Health and Welfare plans: Support the strategic development and implementation of best practice processes (such as business transactions, plan changes and implementations, and process control improvements). Must have the ability to understand the practical implications of operational changes to identify and proactively address relevant criteria and protocols. Manage plan operations and Open Enrollment process including managing possible vendor/partner changes, plan code assignments, account structure and data testing. Coordinate with plan administrators to ensure accurate program set up and implementation of plan changes in vendors' internal systems. Manage testing of Open Enrollment system with Time Warner divisional benefits administrators. Relationship manager for internal HRIS acting as benefits subject matter expert for Open Enrollment system and vendor data interfaces. Vendor infrastructure and billing - Work with plan administrators to ensure correct account/plan structures, updating and testing of changes and managing self-billing process on key vendors. Vendor Management - close engagement with vendors to proactively manage and monitor service delivery, and identify opportunities for process and service improvements. Support "Excellence in Service Delivery" initiative to ensure quality service for divisional benefits teams and employees. Candidates should have: 5+ years experience in health and welfare plans (either corporate or consulting setting), BA/S and initiative to drive projects and transactions to conclusion. The position requires strong skills the areas of data interfaces, analysis and information management, as well as project management and communication skills. The position reports to the Director of Health & Welfare. Plan Administration and Operations Management Develop and execute administrative processes required to support delivery of Health & Welfare programs. Manage issue resolution and proper electronic transmission of required data. Manage efforts to improve data quality. Direct efforts for the coordination, preparation and processing of vendor payments. Support maintenance of accurate plan information and materials on the com an intranet. Manage Annual Open Enrollment Process Direct the execution of Open Enrollment operations including managing plan code assignments, account structure and data testing. Facilitate validation process to ensure accurate interpretation of plan changes; plan set up in internal systems and transmission of employee election data. Vendor Management Proactively assess and manage ongoing program performance and customer service of external program administrators and initiate program improvements. Internal Relationship Management Establish and facilitate ongoing strong working relationships with internal support groups including Corporate IT, HR Finance, Corporate Legal and Time Warner divisions. REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: At least five years of benefits experience in health and welfare plans, in a multi-division corporate or consulting environment, working with multiple clients. Specialized Knowledge: Prior experience leading Open Enrollment in corporate or vendor environment. Strong technical knowledge of Health & Welfare plan operations and the ability to manage vendor relationships, including evaluation of current performance and implementing performance improvements. Strong understanding of compliance requirements and controls. Skills: Initiative to identify and assess opportunities to improve processes. Robust collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in small teams. Exceptional interpersonal, listening and communications skills. Ability to facilitate discussions to resolve issues and obtain consensus on project direction and changes. Ability to direct the implementation of new programs, new vendors, plan design changes and administrative processes. Ability to prioritize work and flexibility to change priorities in midstream if necessary. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent customer service orientation. COMPENSATION: An excellent salary and benefits package are offered for the successful candidate.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To submit your resume please click on the link: http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/jobtools_us/search_tp.html?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&codes=UCEB,94305BR. Job Ref. Number: 95305BR
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COMPANY NAME: McDonald's	LOCATION: Oak Brook, Illinois
JOB TITLE: Manager, Global Total Compensation	DATE POSTED: 05/23/2008
DESCRIPTION: McDonald's is the largest and best-known global foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 restaurants, serving 46 million customers each day in 119 countries. We plan to expand our leadership position through great tasting food, superior service, everyday value, and convenience. Fortune Magazine released its 2007 list of "America's Most Admired Companies" ranking McDonald's Corporation as one of the top companies in the Food Service Industry category. In addition, our key attributes of reputation rankings on Social Responsibility, Financial Soundness, People Management, Quality of Management and Quality of Products/Services all rank in the top 10. McDonald's is one of the most valuable brands in the world. Join our Global Total Compensation team and find out firsthand why Fortune Magazine call us "One of America's Most Admired Companies". About the Global Total Compensation Department: Our Global Total Compensation team designs, consults, communicates, and oversees benefits and compensation programs for the McDonald's systems. This includes both U.S. and global staff and restaurant management. About the Opportunity: Serves as a resource and subject matter expert for employee benefit programs with an emphasis on international employee benefit programs, including the design, communication, administration, compliance and trends for these programs Overall Responsibility: Provides ongoing counsel to AOW B&C heads and country HR personnel on a variety of employee benefit issues, programs and trends Collaborates with the appropriate AOW B&C heads and country HR personnel to evaluate offerings of benefit programs with a focus on competitiveness, employee needs and business requirements Provides project management support on welfare and retirement projects as needed Serves as a resource for identifying wellness opportunities on a country-by-country basis Partners directly with Global Benefits Communications to create and execute a comprehensive communication/education plan (when requested) Identifies opportunities where McDonald's can leverage its size to provide cost-effective employee benefits Cultivates and promotes working relationships with counterparts in other corporations and outside professional organizations to gain and share knowledge (e.g., best practices) Manages the expat health insurance program Manages the Multi-National Pooling program Manages vendor relationships including performance assessment, contract and fee negotiation and program execution of selected international benefit programs Keeps up-to-date on required employee benefit plan disclosures Serves as the lead for capturing and maintaining an internal database for international benefit plan information Assists in developing and promoting financial planning programs REQUIREMENTS: Requirements and Preferences: College degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field At least 3 years experience in business with benefits responsibilities Strong communication skills Must be able to interact with a wide variety of people, cultures and vendors Effective team player with the ability to collaborate Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to innovate At least one year of International Benefits experience preferred COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please click on the following link: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=491&ji=2226535&sn=I
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COMPANY NAME: McClatchy Company	LOCATION: Sacramento, California
JOB TITLE: Senior Benefits Analyst	DATE POSTED: 05/15/2008
DESCRIPTION: The McClatchy Company, a leading newspaper and Internet publisher, is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst in our corporate human resources department. This position supports the company health and welfare plans for our newspapers. Responsibilities include overseeing the administration of the plans; working with newspapers to address benefits-related employee relations issues; vendor management; reviewing and updating summary plan descriptions and education materials; performing detailed reviews of plan documents and contracts for legal compliance; analyzing impact of new legislation on plans and implementing changes to ensure compliance. REQUIREMENTS: Qualified applicants will have a Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and five to seven years health and welfare administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. CEBS or SPHR certification desirable. Additional requirements include knowledge of ERISA and legal requirements surrounding H&W and benefits administration; excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills; advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; and knowledge of PeopleSoft desired. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer physical and drug screen. EOE. COMPENSATION: A competitive salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply, please send resume and salary history to hr@mcclatchy.com
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COMPANY NAME: R. L. Polk & Co.	LOCATION: Southfield, Michigan
JOB TITLE: Manager of Benefits	DATE POSTED: 05/02/2008
DESCRIPTION: Directs, plans, develops, and implements an employee benefits strategy that is consistent with the corporate mission while ensuring competitiveness with outside industry, cost effectiveness, and compliance with government regulations. Works with all level of management, benefit participants, providers/vendors, actuaries, auditors, and legal counsel. This position supervises benefits team members. Other responsibilities: Consults with management regarding benefit plan design and strategic initiative for a variety of employee benefit programs. Strives to enhance employee benefits in order to attract and retain the highest level of skilled workers. Ensures that all plans and programs are aligned with corporate strategies. Manages the planning and administration of all U.S. and Canadian health and welfare and retirement benefits. This includes health care, defined contribution, defined benefit, Group RSP, and DCPP. Manages the vendor relationship and all vendor negotiations, including the contracts. Analyzes and evaluates services, coverage, and options available through various benefit vendors. Monitors trends to ensure overall competitiveness. Responsible for the development of a comprehensive employee wellness program and the ongoing program strategy. Collaborates with Compensation to identify and develop a total rewards philosophy to attract, retain, and motivate employees. Analyzes benefits costs in order to determine validity of illustrative rates to identify forecast trends, etc. Works closely with Finance to develop annual benefits budget, including annual budgeting forecasting. Emphasis is on minimizing expenditures and optimally utilizing resources. Exercises the usual authority of a manager concerning hiring, performance improvement plans and reviews, promotions, salary recommendations and terminations. Responsible for the development and growth of direct reports. Develops goals and objectives for the benefits department that are aligned with corporate goals. This includes the development of a three year strategy. Manages the annual 5500 file process, Summary Annual Reports, Annual Information Return, and other compliance reporting. Oversees annual audits by external auditors of Polk North America pension plans. Manages government compliance relating to FMLA, ADA, OSHA, ERISA, EGTRRA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other regulations that apply. Develops and manages the communication and education strategy to employees and retiree in both the U. S. and Canada regarding benefits policy provisions, required summary plan descriptions, and overall information, awareness, and understanding of all benefit programs. Ensures HIPAA compliance within the company and with outside vendors. Provides directive regarding process improvements within the benefits department. Troubleshoots issues daily and researches probably and practical solutions. Performs other duties as requested by management. Occasional travel to other Polk locations. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in human resources or similar field with seven to ten years related job experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least of year of management experience. Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Professional (CEBS) certification preferred. Ability to inform, educate, and influence managers and employees to support goals and initiatives. At least three years of pension program management. Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills. Experience developing and managing budgets. Understands and applies U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations. Requires the ability to adapt to change and new priorities. Requires objectivity when making decisions. Excellent interpersonal, consultative, and negotiation skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all employee data and matters. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. COMPENSATION: The salary for this position is $85,000 - $105,000, plus profit sharing.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, go to the following website: https://rlpolk.recruitmax.com//MAIN/careerportal/default.cfm
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COMPANY NAME: First American	LOCATION: Santa Ana, California
JOB TITLE: Sr. Benefits Specialist	DATE POSTED: 05/01/2008
DESCRIPTION: First American is the nation's largest data provider, supplying information resources and services that impact the major economic events of people's lives. We serve mortgage, real estate, and consumer-related businesses, as well as consumers themselves, with the data to help them make decisions, operate their businesses, and advance their lives. Tracing our history to 1889, The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is based in Santa Ana, California. Today, with revenues exceeding $6 billion, our company has 31,000 employees and 2,000 offices throughout the United States and abroad. For more detailed information about First American, please visit our Web site at: www.firstam.com. Description: Coordinates 401(k), Pension, Employee Stock Purchase, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation, Equity Compensation and related programs to effectively service employees and to ensure benefits are properly administered. Reviews plan changes to develop benefits communications for employees. Interprets and advises field HR on benefit changes that impact employees. Assists in developing and conducting employee communication and education programs. Provides training and guidance to field HR as required to ensure consistent, accurate, and reliable information is disseminated. Ensures plan and administration regulatory compliance to applicable laws (e.g. non-discrimination testing, HIPAA, ERISA, etc.). Assists in evaluating present programs through research, surveys, and analysis of benefit trends to ensure plans are competitive and current. Participates in program review process. Recommends changes as appropriate. Ensures all employee benefit plan information is current and accessible. Measures and reports benefit usage to management as required. Ensures consistency in interpreting benefits. Documents benefit administration practices and procedures, focusing on continual improvement. Supports Corporate Benefits team with cross-functional support during peak periods. Assists in annual plan audits and ensures timely completion. Serves as liaison with other entities such as accounting, payroll, recordkeepers, and other plan vendors. Develops, analyzes, and maintains financial reconciliations to ensure plan contributions are wired in a timely manner to recordkeeper and trustee. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred. Excellent understanding of compliance (legal, regulatory) and expertise in researching ERISA and benefit trends. Excellent experience with 401(k) and Equity Compensation plans. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relating to benefits. CEBS, ASPA or related certifications a plus. Superior customer service skills, results oriented. effective problem solving skills, and strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent time management and computer/technical skills. Minimum of 5 years related experience in administering and coordinating company-sponsored benefit programs. Comprehensive knowledge of benefit terminology, practices, and processes. COMPENSATION: First American offers an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth. Our salary and benefits package is competitive including: Health, dental and vision care 401(k) retirement savings plan including a company match tied to profitability Long-term disability insurance Short-term disability insurance Discount stock purchase program Tuition assistance program Title and escrow fee reimbursement program Company credit union E.O.E. M/F/V/D The First American Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: For immediate consideration, please apply at: http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=402881bd192793a8011972f9a55b3719&source=ceb
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COMPANY NAME: Hyatt Corporation	LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
JOB TITLE: Manager of Benefits (Outsourcing)	DATE POSTED: 04/14/2008
DESCRIPTION: The Manager of Benefits is a supervisory level position that reports directly to the Director of Benefits and interacts with Hotels, Corporate Accounting, Benefit Vendors, Health Management Consultants and Auditors. This position will be primarily responsible and accountable for overall benefits outsourcing administration and vendor management. Key responsibilities: Manage outsourcing vendor relationship including performance evaluation, contract negotiation, and problem resolution Integrate outsourcing activities with plan management initiatives including plan changes, pricing strategies, and acquisitions Meet with senior management and health management consultants to develop and review strategies for achieving business objectives Develop communications for outsourcing initiatives Review and audit vendor SAS 70 reports for compliance with internal SOX guidelines and federal regulations Document internal key controls for benefit administration and processes Ensure outsourcing system is updated to reflect benefit plan changes Perform periodic audits of outsourcing system to ensure data integrity of associate demographic information and identify payroll deduction errors Collect feedback from hotel HR Directors on outsourcing delivery satisfaction through internal surveys Develop and implement solutions to improve customer service quality, minimize hotel interaction, and enhance overall efficiency of system workflows Hold regular meetings with outsourcing account team to discuss service levels, ongoing projects, HRIS interfaces, and escalated issues, as well as performance results and system solutions for global benefit issues REQUIREMENTS: 7+ years of corporate benefits experience 3+ years of vendor management including 1 year of vendor & systems management. Experience with Hewitt's Total Benefit Administration is preferred. 3+ years of experience using HRIS systems. Enterprise is a plus. Benefits financial reporting experience preferred. Bachelor degree in HR Mgmt, Accounting or Finance. CEBS certification a plus. Strong PC skills including Word, Power Point and intermediate to advanced user of Excel Strong problem solving and analytical ability Excellent communication & customer service skills Ability to work independently with minimum supervision COMPENSATION: A generous salary commensurate with experience and benefits package are offered for the right candidate.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: All candidates need to apply online at www.explorehyatt.jobs
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COMPANY NAME: Consumer Reprots	LOCATION: Yonkers, New York
JOB TITLE: Manager, Benefits and HRIS	DATE POSTED: 03/31/2008
DESCRIPTION: Come work for one of the companies that Westchester Magazine has named "10 Best Places to Work." The Consumer Reports' National Testing and Research Center headquartered in Yonkers, N.Y., is the largest consumer product testing center in the world, with 50 labs under one roof. As a web and print publisher with one of the largest subscriber bases in the world, Consumer Reports is focused on advocating on behalf of consumers. Reporting to the HR Director, this position has broad responsibility for managing Benefits, HRIS and HR financial performance and metrics for a 650-employee organization. As a hands-on manager, the individual in this role will supervise a small staff and lead an important part of our HR operation. HRIS Responsible for planning strategy, implementation and administration of our Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Supervise the HRIS function which includes the HRIS database and the time and attendance system. Employee Benefits Supervise benefits function. Function as Plan Administrator for the 401(k) plan. Research and pursue cost saving benefit options, negotiating all vendor contracts. Maintain a positive relationship with employees and vendors. Financial Performance Create and review annual HR budget and applicable monthly analysis working closely with the HR Director. Maintain organizational headcount and vacancy data. REQUIREMENTS: Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor degree; Master's degree a plus. Ten-plus years of related experience. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex HR information and to manage reporting systems. Understanding of HRIS systems. A thorough understanding of employee benefits management and cost efficiencies. Analytical/financial skills. HR leadership competencies. HR generalist skills (union environment a plus). Pro-active, self-motivated individual with a track record of accomplishments in the HR function. COMPENSATION: We offer great benefits including: Competitive salary 401(k) & Pension Plan Comprehensive health, dental, life and disability benefits for self and family, including domestic partners Tuition reimbursement On-site cafeteria, fitness center and personal trainer Free shuttle service from local Metro North stations and the New York City subway Relocation allowance, if applicable
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please go to the following: http://jobs-consumers.icims.com/consumers_jobs/jobs
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COMPANY NAME: Kellogg Company	LOCATION: Battle Creek, Michigan
JOB TITLE: Director, Benefits Planning	DATE POSTED: 03/18/2008
DESCRIPTION: With 2007 sales of nearly $12 billion, Kellogg Company is the world's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, and meat alternatives. The Company's brands include Kellogg's®, Keebler®, Pop-Tarts®, Eggo®, Cheez-It®, Club®, Nutri-Grain®, Rice Krispies®, All-Bran®, Special K®, Mini-Wheats®, Chips Deluxe®, Sandies®, Morningstar Farms®, Famous Amos® and Kashi®. Kellogg products are manufactured in 18 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. Kellogg has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Benefits Planning in the People Services Center. The position reports to and assists the Vice President of Benefits in the operation of the Benefits/People Services Center by directing the strategy around benefit programs for U.S. employees in all union locations. The incumbent will be responsible for a broad scope of programs intended to drive employee engagement, improve employee health and wealth and control Kellogg benefit expenses. The incumbent will serve on the Benefits Leadership team as well as work with other members of the Benefits Leadership Team and across functions with HRBP's, Labor, IT, Legal, Tax, Communications, Payroll and Finance. Job Responsibilities include: Develop and implement strategies with Labor group for bargained benefits including health care, pension and 401k. Serve as the primary contact and expert for negotiated benefit design. Serve as a liaison between benefit administrators and labor group to facilitate the implementation of any benefit changes related to labor negotiations. Manage big projects that cross functional boundaries such as Keebler integration into the People Services, SAP integration or employee self-service. Serve as the primary benefits contact for merger and acquisition activity. Serve as the expert for Taft Hartley benefit plans and provide oversight for ongoing administration of plans by both Benefits and Payroll personnel. Resolve disputes in benefits administration that arise from interpretation of labor contracts working closely with both labor and benefits administration personnel. Support the success of the department as needed via the completion of special projects and miscellaneous assignments. REQUIREMENTS: Requirements: College degree in human resources, finance or relevant field. Six to eight years experience in human resources, or benefits. Must have advanced oral and written communication skills, project management skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong leadership attributes, influencing skills and presentation skills. Must have experience managing professional staff. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects and priorities. Must have the ability to use various technology including computers, phones and related software. Must have ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization including outside partners such as vendors. Preferred: Prefer five-plus years of relevant Kellogg experience and five-plus years benefits or labor experience. Advanced degree in Human Resources, finance or legal. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and compensation package are offered for this position. Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. Kellogg EOE M/F/D/V.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening you must apply online at www.kelloggcareers.com.
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COMPANY NAME: Washington Mutual	LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
JOB TITLE: Benefits Analyst	DATE POSTED: 03/18/2008
DESCRIPTION: At WaMu, our core values inspire and guide our talented team as they help us write our extraordinary ongoing success story. We believe that a diverse group of talented, committed individuals -- working as a team -- can make a real difference. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and keep our egos in check. We also manage to keep a sense of humor along the way. So if you're ready for WaMu, read on! This position will be responsible for supporting the Employee Benefits team by assisting with plan and program analysis, management and reporting used to improve the return-on-investment, performance metrics and employee experience of the Employee Benefits programs and initiatives. This position will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting employee benefit program data, assisting with program development; interacting with program suppliers; leading project activities designed to improve the employee benefits experience; operational excellence and performance reporting; as well as facilitating meetings attended by staff and management. REQUIREMENTS: Three years of related experience. Previous experience performing benefits, operational or financial analysis for a large company (30,000 employees or greater). Previous experience successfully tracking and reporting on vendor performance. Desire experience in project coordination and operations. Desire experience in maintaining budget and financial models, including budget variance analysis and reporting. Prefer experience with Six-Sigma or related process analysis methodology. COMPENSATION: Washington Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity, and value a culture of respect.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please go to www.wamu.com/careers and reference job #453241
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COMPANY NAME: Kellogg Company	LOCATION: Battle Creek, Michigan
JOB TITLE: Human Resources Manager, Financial Benefits	DATE POSTED: 03/18/2008
DESCRIPTION: With 2007 sales of nearly $12 billion, Kellogg Company is the world's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, and meat alternatives. The Company's brands include Kellogg's®, Keebler®, Pop-Tarts®, Eggo®, Cheez-It®, Club®, Nutri-Grain®, Rice Krispies®, All-Bran®, Special K®, Mini-Wheats®, Chips Deluxe®, Sandies®, Morningstar Farms®, Famous Amos® and Kashi®. Kellogg products are manufactured in 18 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. Kellogg Company has an exciting opportunity for an HR Manager, Financial Benefits in our People Services Center. This position reports to and assists the Director, Benefits Administration in the operation of the Benefits/People Services Center by directing the strategy around financial programs for U.S. employees in all locations. The incumbent will be responsible for a broad scope of programs intended to drive employee engagement, improve employee wealth, and control Kellogg benefit expenses. Job Responsibilities include: Work with Vice President of Benefits, the Director of Benefits Planning and the Director of Benefits Administration to develop strategies and benefit design proposals for presentation to senior management and/or union negotiators with the goal of maintaining benefits costs at the rate of inflation and keeping benefits competitive. Develop and document processes to implement new benefits or manage current plans and programs. Evaluate and select vendors and help to negotiate fees. Direct and coordinate work delegated to vendors or other Kellogg partners. Solve complex or escalated questions and issues. Work with Legal, Audit, Finance and Tax to keep plans, policies and programs in compliance with ERISA and tax code. Perform necessary audits to assure data integrity, comply with 404c and ensure benefit designs are appropriately administered. Work with Communications to communicate changes to employees, retirees, HR business partners, senior leadership, union leadership, Labor and other partners. Recruit and hire qualified staff. Evaluate staff through performance management process system. Assist staff with career development. Lead team to reach agreed upon goals within established deadlines. Work with team to prioritize work. Develop business case for staffing systems and other resources, as needed. Support the success of the department as needed via the completion of special projects and miscellaneous assignments. REQUIREMENTS: Requirements: College degree in relevant field. Five to seven years experience in HR, or benefits. Must have experience managing professional staff. Must have advanced oral and written communication skills. Project management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong leadership attributes, analytical and influencing skills and presentation skills are also required. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects and priorities. Must have the ability to use various technology including computers, phones and related software. Must have ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization including outside partners such as vendors. Preferred Education: Advanced degree in HR or finance. Prefer five-plus years of relevant Kellogg experience and five-plus years benefits experience. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and compensation package are offered for this position. Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. Kellogg EOE M/F/D/V.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening you must apply online at www.kelloggcareers.com.
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COMPANY NAME: ARAMARK Corporation	LOCATION: Philadelphia, Pennyslvania
JOB TITLE: Vice President, Benefits Plan Design and Finance	DATE POSTED: 03/17/2008
DESCRIPTION: ARAMARK is a $12.6 billion world leader in professional services, headquartered in the United States. Known for its strong cash flow, the company provides award-winning food services, facilities management and uniforms for hospitals, universities, schools, stadiums, businesses and many other clients. ARAMARK helps its clients use these support services to achieve their mission. ARAMARK serves thousands of clients and millions of customers in 18 countries (representing about 70% of world GDP) on four continents. Clients include 84% of the FORTUNE 500, 45 of the world's 50 most admired companies (as defined by FORTUNE), two-thirds of America's top hospitals (as listed in US News & World Report), and nearly 90% of America's top colleges and universities (as listed in US News & World Report). The company has achieved many honors, and is proud of consistently ranking as one of FORTUNE's Most Admired companies, placing among the top three in its industry every year since 1998. With 240,000 employees worldwide, ARAMARK is the 19th largest employer on the FORTUNE 500. Each year, ARAMARK employees prepare about 2 billion meals, take care of over 1.6 billion square feet of space, maintain clinical equipment worth over $5 billion in hundreds of hospitals, and provide rental uniforms and direct sale products to upwards of 3.5 million customers. Since 1968 in Mexico City, the company has served at 13 Olympic Games, including Athens in 2004, and will serve at its 14th in Beijing in the summer of 2008. The Olympics are just one of many high-profile events where ARAMARK has served. ARAMARK has a long record of financial growth and results orientation. Over the past 10 years, the company has nearly doubled its sales and more than doubled its profits. ARAMARK's leadership believes the total opportunity in the sectors it serves exceeds $700 billion worldwide. In recently going private, ARAMARK has made a large ownership pool of its upper management, and remains well-regarded in financial circles because of its stability, cash flow and consistent growth. In fact, during the recent Management Buyout, major institutional investors gave ARAMARK an overwhelmingly positive response, demonstrating their faith in the company by buying into the transaction. The company was oversubscribed by a factor of three. ARAMARK fosters a consumer-focused culture, through insight, innovation and execution. Using a deep, fact-based understanding of the end-consumer enables ARAMARK to develop services and products to meet client expectations and customer needs. The company builds deep business relationships where it seeks to exceed client expectations through excellent service and active relationship management at multiple levels of the client organization. ARAMARK is organized by industry vertical into three operating groups: ARAMARK Domestic Food, Hospitality and Facilities, which includes ARAMARK's food, hospitality and facilities businesses in the U.S. and Canada. This group has about 150,000 employees. ARAMARK Uniform and Career Apparel, which provides uniforms for rent, lease or purchase, as well as a range of safety products, for clients in the U.S. and Canada. This group has about 15,000 employees. ARAMARK International, which generated over $3 billion in revenues during fiscal 2006 (including a 50-50 joint venture in Japan). The group has over 90,000 employees who provide food, refreshment, facility, offshore and other support services to clients in 16 countries outside of the U.S. and Canada (including Azerbaijan, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom). In recent years it has entered China, Chile, Ireland, Argentina, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Peru, while expanding its operations in other countries and investing hundreds of millions of dollars in acquisitions to build its service capabilities. OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: The Vice President, Benefits Plan Design & Finance directs the design and development of health and welfare and retirement benefit plans and programs for all levels of employees in ARAMARK. Serves as the primary resource for establishing and implementing an ongoing benefits strategy and philosophy, planning and regulatory compliance. Responsible for researching alternative plan design solutions that manage cost and utilization while maintaining competitive and attractive benefits program for ARAMARK employees. Provides oversight and guidance on International Benefits plans and related issues. RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the analysis and research of all benefits plan(s) coverage and objectives relative to emerging social and business trends for U.S. and International Businesses. Analyzes the effectiveness of health & welfare and retirement programs in meeting current and projected financial goals. Surveys and analyzes employee's immediate and future needs and desires relative to employee benefits. Develops and recommends new programs or modifications to better meet the changing needs of employees and Lines of Business. Responsible for oversight of ARAMARK's benefits accrual to ensure achievement of financial goals. Works closely with Corporate Finance and Accounting to maintain accrual levels, reporting variances, as appropriate. Sets pricing strategy for health and welfare benefit programs from employer and employee perspective. Ensures administrative, financial and reporting compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements. Oversees the preparation of all Summary Plan Descriptions. Coordinates approvals with internal and external legal counsel, as appropriate. Serves as primary resource within the ARAMARK Corporation on the philosophical, financial and technical aspects of employee benefit programs. Negotiates service provider contracts to ensure highest quality, service, discounts and terms are favorable to ARAMARK. Establishes aggressive performance standards with providers to ensure service deliverables. Provides plan design support and guidance to HR community and other LOB constituents for new business integration and business unit acquisitions/divestitures. Directs Plan Design staff members, providing oversight to daily activities and special projects, as assigned. Provides financial budgeting support to Corporate/FSS HR department during annual budget process, managing monthly budgets and semi-annual budget projections. Participates in ongoing HR Services projects, acting as both leader and team members, providing insight and guidance on benefit plan changes, process implementation, compliance and competitive practices, as needed. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Senior Vice President, HR Services, ARAMARK Corporate. Supervises staff of 9-11 exempt employees. Interacts with all levels of ARAMARK Management, Corporate Finance and Accounting, outside consultants, Benefit plan providers, internal/external legal counsel. REQUIREMENTS: CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS / DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE: Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 10 to 15 years of proven Employee Benefits experience. Incumbent must have at least eight to ten years of the applicable experience at a management level. A thorough understanding of the legal requirements, regulatory issues relating to employee benefits plan design and process, service provider negotiation and wellness initiatives and strategies are also required. Knowledge of International Benefits is preferred. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Exceptional influencing skills; assertive without being antagonistic or alienating. Top intellect; highly-developed analytical skills. Professional 'executive' demeanor; outstanding communication skills and the confidence to represent the company in both formal and informal settings. Recognized ability to develop/retain a team; drive for results without sacrificing quality. Goal and results-oriented. Honest and direct, with no hidden agenda; a team player, collaborative and unselfish. Possesses a well-developed sense of humor. EDUCATION: The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree (Masters degree preferred) COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please email your resume to Scott McKenna at mckenna-scott@aramark.com.
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COMPANY NAME: McDonald's	LOCATION: Oak Brook, Illinois
JOB TITLE: Manager of Benefits	DATE POSTED: 03/05/2008
DESCRIPTION: McDonald's is the largest and best-known global foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 restaurants, serving 46 million customers each day in 118 countries. We plan to expand our leadership position through great tasting food, superior service, everyday value & convenience. Fortune Magazine released its 2007 list of America's Most Admired Companies ranking McDonald's Corporation as one of the top companies in the Food Services Industry category. In addition, our key attributes of reputation rankings on Social Responsibility, Financial Soundness, People Management, Quality of Management and Quality of Products/Services all rank in the top 10. McDonald's is one of the most valuable brands in the world. Join our Global Compensation & Benefits team and find out firsthand why Fortune Magazine calls us one of America's most admired companies. About Global Compensation & Benefits Department: Our Global Compensation and Benefits team designs, consults, communicates, and oversees benefits and compensation programs for the McDonald's system. This includes both U.S. and global staff and restaurant management, U.S. Crew, U.S. Owner/Operators and the Partner Brands. About the Opportunity: The Global Benefits Manager serves as a resource and subject matter expert for health & welfare programs including, but not limited to, medical, dental, FSA, HMO's, pharmacy and managed mental health. Works on the design, implementation, communication and administration of these programs as well as leads the annual enrollment team. Responsibilities: Program Design: Participates in the creation of the benefits strategy collaborating with vendors, consultants, Service Center, Legal, Insurance Accounting, Tax and U.S. B&C. Proactively identifies opportunities for additional benefit programs, evaluates offerings and makes recommendations to Global Benefits leadership team. Collaborates with the U.S. Company in the design, development, and implementation of benefit programs with a focus on competitiveness, employee needs and business requirements. Assures that there is collaboration with other departments as appropriate (Accounting, Legal, Tax, Service Center, Insurance, I/S). Executes detailed project plans including goals and defined measurement criteria for all projects. Analyzes and monitors the financial performance of all plans. Program Implementation: Facilitates the implementation of programs and/or benefit changes with all key departments (Accounting, Legal, Tax, Service Center, Insurance, I/S, Payroll). Establishes and leads implementation teams, creates and manages project plans, establishes timelines with key milestones, sets goals and drives projects to completion. Partners with Global Benefits Communications to assure that a complete communications plan, strategy and key messages are developed and outcomes measured. Program Execution & Management: Partners directly with Global Benefits communications, U.S. B&C and Service Center in creating and executing a comprehensive communication/education plan. Develops practical and impactful decision-making tools for managers and employees related to benefit programs. Serves as the lead for driving benefit-specific initiatives (e.g., increasing annual physicals, mammograms and other preventative care measures). Manages vendor relationships including performance assessment, contract and fee negotiation, strategy development, program execution and operational excellence. Provides additional project management support on benefit projects as needed. Vendor Management: Develops a working knowledge of each vendors' policies and procedures that impact our insurance plans. Identifies and measures the performance and capabilities of each vendor to administer our insurance plans. Conducts ongoing and two-way discussions with each insurance vendor regarding the operations of our insurance plans. Stays familiar with trends and capabilities of different firms in the insurance plan marketplace. Consulting: Provides ongoing counsel to U.S. B&C, Home Office Business Partners and the Service Center on a variety of insurance benefit issues and programs. Cultivates and promotes working relationships with counterparts in other corporations and outside professional organizations to gain and share knowledge (e.g., best practices). REQUIREMENTS: Requirements and Critical Competencies: Undergraduate college degree. Advanced degree and/or industry certification (i.e. CEBS) a plus. At least 5 years experience in business with employee benefits responsibilities. Strong communication skills. Solid analytical skills pertaining to the financial aspects of employee benefits. Must be able to interact with a wide variety of people and vendors. Effective team player with the ability to collaborate. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to innovate. COMPENSATION: A generous salary and benefits package are offered for this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please click on the following link: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=491&ji=2181976&sn=I
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COMPANY NAME: Microsoft	LOCATION: Redmond, Washington
JOB TITLE: Sr. Benefits Manager	DATE POSTED: 03/05/2008
DESCRIPTION: This Sr. Benefits Manager position is responsible for the design, development and management of all Microsoft Life Stage benefits for U.S.-based enrollees (50,000 employees plus their dependents). Life Stage benefits include programs in the category of employee development, work/life, and time off programs. Specific examples of this include Adoption Assistance, Back-up Care, Childcare Discounts, Parenting Resources, the Employee Assistance Program, Resource and Referral Services, the Company Picnic, Tuition Assistance, Long Term Care, Life Insurance, Group Legal, Service Awards, the Microsoft Achievement Award, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay, Jury Duty and non-disability related Leaves of Absences. This position is responsible for managing a team of three Program Managers, as well as 15-20 vendors, with an associated cost pool spend of 60.5 million. Key responsibilities include further developing the strategy of existing plans and programs, identifying gaps and designing new offerings. This position is also responsible for developing a more integrated and comprehensive roadmap for these benefits. This work includes the analysis of business and employee/enrollee impact, benchmark comparisons, utilization and related data review. The Sr. Benefits Manager will also be responsible for building cost effective approaches while working to ensure Microsoft remains competitive and an employer of choice. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining close partnerships with key stakeholders both internal and external to Microsoft. Key stakeholders include Diversity, Corporate Affairs, Tax, Finance, internal and external LCA, and vendor partners. REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: A minimum 7 years benefits experience or related business experience in the areas of HR, Risk Management, Finance, legal, etc. is required Bachelor Degree required Management experience preferred Candidates must have strong inter-personal, written/verbal communication and project management skills Attention to detail is a critical skill required for this position given the level of corporate exposure and regulatory liability Candidate must also be flexible, able to travel, able to work under pressure and within short time constraints COMPENSATION: A salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package are offered for this position. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please cut and paste the link into your browser and submit your resume: http://members.microsoft.com/careers/search/details.aspx?JobID=05308FD0-C407-4AAD-864B-A256C426EA85&start=1&interval=10&SortCol=DatePosted
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COMPANY NAME: Cengage Learning	LOCATION: Stamford, Connecticut
JOB TITLE: Manager of Benefits	DATE POSTED: 03/04/2008
DESCRIPTION: Proven benefits professional with strong technical knowledge to lead the ongoing administration and operations of all benefit plans including retirement (401k) and health and welfare (Health, Life, AD&D, etc): Specific duties include: Plan Administration and Operations Management Manage day-to-day benefit plan operations including project managing vendor selection and implementation; Develop and execute administrative processes required to support delivery of 401k and Health & Welfare programs; Support the strategic development and implementation of best practice processes (such as business transactions, plan changes and implementations, and process control improvements); Partner with third-party vendors to resolve employee issues; Manage leave administration and workers compensation program administration; Support maintenance of accurate plan information and materials on the company intranet; Prepare data for management decision-making and report production; Strong understanding of benefit plan compliance requirements and controls. Vendor Management Close engagement with vendors to pro-actively manage and monitor service delivery, and identify opportunities for process and service improvements; Proactively assess and manage customer service of external vendors; Vendor infrastructure and billing - work with vendors to ensure correct account/plan structures and manage self-billing process. REQUIREMENTS: Experience: Candidates should have 5 - 7+ years experience in benefits in a corporate environment. Education: Bachelor's Degree, technical certification is a plus. Skills/Attributes: Exceptional interpersonal, listening and communications skills. Ability to facilitate discussions to resolve issues and obtain consensus on project direction and changes; A self-starter with initiative to drive projects and transactions to conclusion; Acquisition and divestiture experience; Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize work and able to work on many tasks concurrently; Strong project management skills; Good analytical skills and attention to detail; Excellent customer service orientation; Must be proactive and able to work without direct supervision; Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment; Must be proficient with worksheet applications, data modeling techniques, including MS Office. COMPENSATION: A salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package are offered for this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please go to: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=LEARNING&cws=1&rid=1059
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COMPANY NAME: VisionQuest	LOCATION: Tucson, Arizona
JOB TITLE: Benefits Manager	DATE POSTED: 02/21/2008
DESCRIPTION: VisionQuest, a national behavioral healthcare organization, in business for over thirty years, seeks a Benefits Manager to oversee the administration and operations of the health and welfare benefit plans for over 1000 employees in multiple US locations. This position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources. In addition to the essential job functions described below, the successful candidate will perform duties as requested by management. Maintain administrative requirements and manage vendor relationships and performance Provide oversight of company-wide Health & Productivity Wellness program Act as initial point of contact for information and education on benefit programs for organization Supervise, train, and develop Benefit Representative Oversee daily operations and work effectively with employees, management and on-site Human Resources team Effectively manage relationships with third-party vendors to ensure they adhere to established policies, procedures and meet agreed upon service levels Contribute to the development, review and delivery of communications Manage the implementation of new benefit programs and acquired organizations into the company's health and welfare benefits programs Contribute to the development, review and delivery of communications. Manage the implementation of new benefit programs and acquired organizations into the company's health and welfare benefits programs Manage the implementation of new benefit programs and acquired organizations into the company's health and welfare benefits programs Supervise the funding, reporting, auditing and reconciliation process for the health and welfare benefit plans, including but not limited to claims analysis, benefit trending and budgeting Oversee company-wide Health & Productivity Wellness Program Manage the implementation of the annual benefit enrollment for employees and collaborate with team in the planning and development process Remain current on legislative and IRS changes relative to plan regulations and procedure changes to ensure compliance with benefit policies and procedures Interact with internal and external groups as required Manage operations with HRIS and vendors as needed Supervise, train and develop staff REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree preferred CEBS certification desired, SPHR or PHR a plus 7-10 years of professional HR experience, with 4-5 years in benefits administration Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws relating to employee benefits (ERISA, IRS, DOL) Demonstrated ability to manage projects, establish priorities and manage multiple priorities Effective supervisory and leadership skills: ability to lead, manage and motivate others Team player Highly organized Strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills in: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Prefer experience in Lawson system Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills COMPENSATION: The salary compensates between $60,000-$65,000 per year. We offer a full benefit package including, 401(k), ESOP. More information can be viewed on our website, www.vq.com, regarding our benefit package.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please email your resume to recruiting@vq.com.
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COMPANY NAME: Publix Super Markets	LOCATION: Lakeland, Florida
JOB TITLE: Benefits Financial Analyst	DATE POSTED: 01/08/2008
DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities for the Benefits Financial Analyst include: Financial analysis and review of Publix's group insurance, retirement and voluntary benefit plans including monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement preparation, analysis and reporting; certification of and compliance with internal controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; data preparation and review of the annual valuation for the postretirement life insurance benefit as required by financial accounting standards; development and tracking of per member costs, reserve levels and migration patterns on the self-insured health plan; evaluation and review of premium renewals for benefit plans and participation in the premium rate negotiations with providers; development, recommendation and tracking of performance measures/standards for new contracts/policies and existing contract/policy renewals; development and tracking of key performance indicators on all benefits plans; review of the annual reports (Form 5500) for all benefit plans; development of the benefit expense for the corporate five year planning process; and coordination of the annual audits for the retirement plans and review of the compiled financial statements Financial planning and projections on projects and business area initiatives Providing financial expertise to the business area, including assisting with balancing tasks when needed, streamlining and improving accuracy of processes with financial impacts, and training associates on financial concepts and processes Tracking of business area operating expenses and development of the annual operating cost plans Management of project teams as requested by the Manager of Projects REQUIREMENTS: Required Qualifications: Four-year accounting, finance or economics degree Experience preparing financial statements, journal entries, balancing general ledger accounts and explaining account variances Knowledge and understanding of insurance underwriting methodologies and statistical analysis Ability to interpret and apply legal regulations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communications skills (including grammar and spelling) Professionalism and ability to protect confidential information Proficiency in Access, Excel and Word Working knowledge of QMF/SQL Ability to work independently and productively Ability to be flexible in a changing environment and to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously Obvious enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement (QIP) Ability to work as a team, lead a group of associates, utilize interpersonal skills and interact with all levels of associates and upper management Willingness to work between 45  50 hours per week Commitment to Publix and our mission Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with and understanding group insurance and retirement benefit plans, preferably involving statistical analysis Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Certification (CEBS) Knowledge of SAP or similar HRIS system COMPENSATION: This position is a monthly salaried position. Minimum Pay Rate: $4,235 Maximum Pay Rate: $6,215 Exceptional Pay Rate: $6,390
CONTACT INFORMATION: NOTE: To apply for this position, please go to http://www.publix.jobs/.
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COMPANY NAME: Vanguard	LOCATION: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
JOB TITLE: Retirement Compliance Testing Administrator	DATE POSTED: 12/21/2007
DESCRIPTION: Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, seeks a Compliance Administrator to perform a range of accurate compliance tests and analyses for our defined contribution compliance clients. The successful candidate must be able to coordinate with various external and internal clients to perform compliance-related tasks, and will be expected to proactively develop and maintain the technical and regulatory knowledge required to perform these functions, including applicable Internal Revenue Codes, regulations, and testing procedures. Based on project plans, and with direction, you'll ensure that required compliance testing is completed within established timeframes. This includes identifying and reporting the status of standard and special compliance services for your assigned clients. During testing, you'll ensure that proper reviews, signoffs, and quality controls are in place. With assistance, you'll research and resolve related technical and regulatory issues. You'll also participate in client and internal conference calls and meetings. You'll be expected to document and maintain Vanguard and CTA standard communications, and to provide appropriate written and verbal communications to clients and internal personnel over the course of testing. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Minimum of three years of related work experience. Ability to communicate clearly to non-technical audiences on defined contribution compliance issues. Ability to acquire the technical knowledge needed to provide compliance consulting services. Ability to assess problems and appropriately apply technical knowledge to deliver accurate solutions for general compliance issues. Ability to prioritize, organize, and work on multiple issues simultaneously. Knowledge of and experience with: ADP testing (IRC section 401(k)); ACP testing (IRC section 401(m)); Elective Deferral limit (IRC section 402(g)); Annual Additions limit (IRC section 415(c)(1)); Highly Compensated Employee determination (IRC 414(q)); Annual Compens