Company Name: Related Companies
Location: New York, New York
Job Title: Benefits Analyst
Date Posted: 09/12/2019

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer health & welfare (H&W) and 401(k) benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, Rx, life, AD&D, FSAs, HSA, commuter, COBRA and EAP) including management of eligibility and enrollments, reviewing and approving QLEs and dependent verifications, performing required audits and claims reconciliations, and distributing employee communications and reminders
• Respond to benefits-related inquiries from employees, HR and managers
• Support annual open enrollment, including collaboration on and distribution of employee communications, performing files and systems testing before open enrollment and at year end, and organizing open enrollment meetings and benefit fairs
• Manage vendor data feeds and troubleshoot feed errors to ensure accurate benefits enrollment and eligibility
• Oversee wellness and rewards programs; manage vendor relationships
• Assist with compliance filings and reporting, such as 5500s and 1095-Cs
• Manage disability and leave of absence programs as well as Workers’ Compensation. This includes working closely with managers and HRBPs to ensure businesses receive timely updates
• Partner with payroll to ensure benefit deductions are accurate and leave payments are made correctly and in a timely manner
• Focus on process improvements for benefits administration tasks, and create/update process documents as needed
• Support ad-hoc benefits projects, including new vendor implementations and policy roll-outs

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years of experience in administering H&W and retirement plans in a corporate benefits department
• Working knowledge of employee benefit plans, including plan design and compliance
• Experience and knowledge of HRIS; Ultipro experience a plus
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize multiple tasks and concurrent projects, and adapt quickly to changes
• Comfortable working with data sets and system reports, and able speak to data’s impact on larger benefits strategy
• Advanced Excel skills required (V-lookup and pivot tables); basic finance knowledge a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Contact Information:
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Related Companies is a global real estate and lifestyle company defined by innovation and the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Formed over 40 years ago, Related is a fully-integrated, highly diversified industry leader with experience in virtually every aspect of development, acquisitions, management, finance, marketing and sales. Headquartered in New York City, Related has offices and major developments in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, South Florida, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi and London, and boasts a team of approximately 4,000 professionals. With over $60 billion in assets owned or under development including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side, The Grand and Related Santa Clara in California and The 78 in Chicago. Related was recently named to Fast Company Magazine’s list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World. For more information about Related, please visit www.related.com.

Please contact Colleen Bowman at cbowman@related.com or https://www.related.com/our-company/careers

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Company Name: PACCAR
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Job Title: Benefits Specialist
Date Posted: 07/22/2019

Description:

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
 
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
 

Requisition Summary

PACCAR is invested in the health and wellness of our employees, retirees and their families. Our HR teams across the U.S. work together to ensure our employee benefit programs are expertly administered and that our plan participants get maximum value. Join our collaborative team of professionals committed to delivering excellent benefits solutions.

We are looking for a dedicated HR/Benefits professional for our team. In this role, you will:

• Complete data analytics to calculate cost impact of demographic and/or program changes, support benefit plan performance evaluation and impact of new legislation changes.
• Communicate and train employees and HR professionals on benefits regulations, best practices and administrative procedures. Includes developing and leading training sessions.
• Assist Field HR Representatives to respond to employee questions, resolve escalated benefit issues and accurately administer plans.
• Review employees’ request for changes to their benefits and approve/deny based on government regulations, PACCAR plan provisions and established practice.
• Lead the charge for PACCAR’s Corporate Wellness Fair and other wellness activities.
• Serve as key point of contact for retirees covered on retiree medical plan, including collection of retiree-pay premiums.
• Serve as primary vendor contact for one or more benefit providers.
• Serve as subject matter expert on current and future government rules and regulations to ensure compliance and train other HR professionals.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A passion to advocate for all people covered by our plans.
• Data analytics experience and strong knowledge of Excel and Access.
• Excellent communications and relationship building skills including presenting to groups and the ability to lead through influence.
• Knowledge of government benefit plan regulations.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); PowerPoint and Excel skills must be demonstrated as part of the selection process.
• 1-3 years in an HR, Benefits or related role.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• SAP experience preferred.
• CEBS, CBP, PHR preferred.
• MBA desirable.

Contact Information:
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https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=22710&company=paccarinc&username

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

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Company Name: Community College of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Director, Employee Benefits
Date Posted: 10/17/2019

Description:

Community College of Philadelphia is seeking to fill a Director, Employee Benefits position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, the Director, Employee Benefits is responsible for the overall implementation, administration and communication of the College's retirement, health and welfare benefit programs. The Director will develop and administer all College employee benefit programs in accordance with pertinent laws, regulations and union contracts. The Director will also recommend new strategies or modifications to benefit plan policies and procedures. This position develops cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage at the least possible cost to the College and employees.

For a complete position description, and to apply online, please visit our career site at jobs.ccp.edu, or click the “Apply” button.

http://www.click2apply.net/wtjvww755rkhcy5p

 

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

• Six (6) years experience in employee benefits administration required.

• Supervisory experience required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to the duties and responsibilities of the position required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities in a rapidly changing environment required.

• Excellent organizational skills required; accuracy and attention to detail required.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, responsibility and flexibility required.

• Ability to use working knowledge of working environment to meet established goals and objectives required.

• Proficiency in MS Office including MS Word and Excel required.

• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds required.


Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education experience preferred.

• Supervisory experience in a higher education, unionized environment preferred.

• Proficiency in enterprise wide systems such as Banner preferred.

Compensation:

Community College of Philadelphia recognizes that our employees are important and vital to our success. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive program of benefits, which represents an important component of total compensation.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and prescription drug plans for employee and all of their eligible family members
• College-paid life and disability insurance
• College closes for Winter Break the week between Christmas and New Years and for a week in March for Spring Break
• Tuition remission (for classes at the College)
• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts
• College operates on a 4-day work week during the summer months
• Paid vacation plus holiday and personal time off

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Community College of Philadelphia is dedicated to promoting a work environment which attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff, and which challenges each of us to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College. We value and support a culturally diverse and intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us as we transition from our first 50 years into the next and build upon a legacy that will impact the city of Philadelphia and beyond.

 

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Company Name: Nordstrom
Location: Seattle, Washington
Job Title: Senior Benefits Analyst - Medical Plans
Date Posted: 07/17/2019

Description:

We are a specialty retailer offering the very best of what’s next in fashion for men, women and children since 1901.

JOIN US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.

Whether you design clothes or business strategies, crunch numbers, lead projects or write code, we have a place for you at our Seattle headquarters. And we think Seattle is a pretty great place to live. More than just rainy days and coffee, Seattle has it all — mountains and beaches, arts and parks, music and film. It's made up of quirky neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants, and thriving industry. Come see for yourself!

A day in the life...

We are looking for a Senior Benefits Analyst – Medical Plans who will be responsible for overall management of self-insured and fully insured medical plans offered in the US. This position oversees and manages all aspects of our medical plan administration and vendor relationships. The Senior Benefits Analyst – Medical Plans is a highly skilled individual contributor who provides plan/program analysis, partners closely with external and internal stakeholders, takes lead during annual renewal process, recommends and leads implementation efforts for new programs and plan design changes, and ensures best in class solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge and experience in managing health plan benefits. They effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and act as a subject matter expert.

• Responsible for all aspects of plan / program design, strategy, operations, communications and compliance
• Acts as a trusted advisor, provides guidance and responds to escalations
• Interprets and administers programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Ability to effectively partner and collaborate with cross functional teams
• Analyzes plan data and develops metrics, reporting and strategies that drive participation and efficiencies
• Evaluates plan design to ensure offerings meet the needs of the business and offer flexibility and choice
• Develops recommendations to influence leadership and support business strategies
• Ensures Plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions and processes are current and accurately reflect plan rules and operations
• Provides communication, training and support to ensure effective rollout and understanding of plans / programs
• Partners with Benefits Business Partner to ensure effective execution of benefits strategies
• Manages third party vendor relationships to ensure best-in-class delivery of services

Requirements:

You own this if you have...

• 4-6 years of experience managing large self-insured health plans and driving operational excellence
• Experience in managing ACO, HDHP, HMO, PPO, Ex-Pat and Retiree Health Plans preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or benefit or human resources certification preferred (CEBS, PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP or SCP)
• Strong breadth of knowledge with medical plan funding arrangements
• Ability to effectively manage vendor partners
• Proven track record of leading projects to deliver desired results
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, change directly quickly and work independently
• Effective collaboration skills and the ability to lead diverse teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Deep understanding of local, state and federal benefit regulations and contract requirements

Compensation:

We’ve got you covered…

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, a fabulous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(k) plan, transit subsidy, employee stock purchase plan and much more depending on your role.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work employees can expect within this particular job classification. It is certainly not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for this job.

Contact Information:
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Contact Information and to apply:

https://nordstrom.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nordstrom_careers/job/Seattle-WA/Senior-Benefits-Analyst---Medical-Plans_R-133957

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Company Name: Comcast
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Senior Director, Financial Health
Date Posted: 10/30/2019

Description:

Responsible for driving and providing guidance on all aspects of financial health plan design and employee-facing product development for Comcast.  Lead the company’s efforts to design and implement effective financial health programs and policies.  Design and implement Financial Health Marketplace strategy.  Provide leadership and direction for identification, definition, and implementation of industry-leading best practices to help employees engage in, utilize, or manage their financial health.  Interpret business strategy and develop organizational objectives to align with this strategy.

Core Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with Total Rewards Innovation & Product to pilot new products and services which have the potential to improve outcomes for Comcast members.
• Collaborate with the Data Analytics COE to analyze employee decisions and related data to develop insights into behaviors which affect plan design and costs.
• Provide strategic, technical and legal guidance to the BAU Operations Team as needed or requested.
• Monitor, analyze, and implement all relevant changes in law or regulations associated with the Comcast financial health plans and programs.
• Serve as the “expert” for all plan, policy, and statutory matters related to financial health
• Monitoring of employee practices to identify any opportunities to improve financial health outcomes via improved care recommendations
• Monitoring of emerging statutory and legislative changes which could require plan or policy changes
• Analysis and design of new programs, or the harmonization of programs for acquired entities
• Facilitate strategic planning and management as part of Global Benefits team leadership.
• Partner with key stakeholders and other departments regarding benefits issues and escalations.
• Coordinate the implementation of services, policies, and programs in collaboration with Total Rewards Innovation & Product, Benefits Operations and Health Services.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and education to professional support staff, sharing knowledge and assisting them to be more effective.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and other offices, departments, and organizations.
• Lead integrated work teams and cross-functional projects.
• Actively participate on Steering Committee meetings and represents team as project leader to SLT.
• Build relationships to foster successful collaborations.
• Develop a superior workforce and a culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Employees at all levels are expect to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers
• Drive results and growth
• Respect and promote inclusion and diversity
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities

Education Level 
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
  
Years Experience 

Generally requires 12+ years related experience

Contact Information:
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https://jobs.comcast.com/jobs/description/regular?external_or_internal=external&job_id=205958

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Company Name: MetLife
Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
Job Title: Sr. Communications Specialist
Date Posted: 04/08/2019

Description:

Role Value Proposition

MetLife Auto & Home is one of the leading group auto and home insurance brands. Your job, should you choose to accept it, is to bring to life MetLife Auto & Home’s story through internal communications that motivate and inspire our associates.

We’re looking for a genuine storyteller who is adept at understanding how to craft employee-specific messages that drive action and engagement.  Our new colleague will have a talent for interpreting what he/she hears from senior business leaders to develop, manage and execute internal communication strategies that are fresh, interactive and engaging.

The Senior Communications Specialist is a communications professional who likes to dig deep into an organization and identify effective ways to drive associate engagement.  Internal communications will be strategic and tactical – creating awareness, excitement and understanding of key business initiatives that enhance the way MetLife Auto & Home does business and provides best-in-class experience for its customers.

This person will be responsible for leading employee engagement efforts to support more than 2,900 associates in MetLife Auto & Home’s 10 offices across the U.S. through internal social platforms, video, blogs, interactive events and other innovative channels. He/she must have the ability to work independently as the position is located at the business headquarters in Warwick, R.I., reporting into the Communications team based in New York, N.Y.

A skilled writer and team player able to collaborate with peers across business functions, he/she must be comfortable in fluid situations, exhibit high organizational and emotional intelligence, and demonstrate the agility needed to thrive in fast-paced environments.  

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the broader communications team, develop and execute an engaging communications strategy that brings to life the business’ strategy and transformation for all associates
• Partner with senior leaders and subject matter experts across the business to understand and simplify complex ideas and strategies to make concepts and content relevant to employees
• Write and produce multi-media content that engages audiences
• Work effectively across functions with colleagues at all levels within the organization
• Effectively manage and deliver communications through a variety of channels using current and emerging technology including social media, online community websites, video, etc.
• Integrate with the marketing, social media teams to develop and execute holistic two-way communications campaigns

Requirements:

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in communications and/or public relations
• 5+ years of experience working with business-to-consumer and/or business-to-business companies (or combination of the two)
• 3+ years of experience with traditional media, social media and new media channels with demonstrated results using them internally and externally to engage stakeholders
• Strong and effective writing skills
• Proven track record of success in executing internal communications programs
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication
• High energy and strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative, share perspectives and make things happen
• Recognized team player who willingly shares knowledge and information with others
• Sound judgment as a communications professional

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field preferred
• Agency experience a plus
• Professional approach to working with senior level executives and providing counsel regarding media relations, media training and other relevant communications issues
• Ability to explain complex concepts and make them relevant to multiple audiences

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.” 

Compensation:

Generous salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Contact Information:
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Interested candidates can apply here: https://jobs.metlife.com/job/Warwick-Senior-Communications-Specialist-RI-02886/529740300/ 

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