Leading academic medical center seeks a Director, Benefits for its hospital and clinical operations. Dartmouth Hitchcock has consistently been recognized and rewarded as one of the nation's top 50 hospitals in one or more specialty areas, a top 50-cancer center and a top 40-medical school. It is focused on translational research, advanced education, clinical practice and community partnerships in providing high quality, patient-centered healthcare. Built completely new in 1991 and a significant addition opened in 2005, DHMC is an impressive, state of the art medical center located on 225 acres in Lebanon, N.H.

DHMC is a team-oriented and union free environment that has experienced change and growth over the last few years with continued plans for growth in the future. There is a culture of learning and teaching and collaboration at all levels.

Reporting to the VP, Human Resource Operations, this position serves as the benefits leader for the clinical enterprise, supporting an employee population of approx. 6,000 FTE's and managing a staff of 12 FTE's. The focus is on design, compliance, operations and service delivery. There is a complex array of multiple H&W and Retirement plans and a new 3-tier service delivery function.

Deliverables include: assess regulatory compliance and establish appropriate processes and controls; assess vendor service level agreements, exploring opportunities for consolidation and effective cost utilization; develop benefits staff and resources to ensure high performance and ongoing service delivery excellence. There is an imperative for teambuilding and process improvement given a recent reorganization of the benefits function.

Requirements:

• 5 years of benefits management experience in a complex benefits environment
• Both H&W and DB/DC design, administration and communications
• Management in a structured compliance environment
• Continuous improvement, metrics and best practice assessment
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills
• MBA or relevant Masters degree

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is also available.

Hays Companies (www.hayscompanies.com)is seeking applicants for the Senior Benefits Consultant role in our rapidly expanding Boston office. The atmosphere is unique; embodying the work-hard, play-hard ethos. Hays Companies brings high expectations but offers great rewards for productive employees. The ideal candidate would be a motivated and detail-oriented individual capable of both interpreting data as well as interacting with clients on a time-sensitive basis. This role offers tremendous opportunity to a self-starting team player capable of managing an ambitious workload.

Job Description:
The Senior Consultant will act as the primary contact in a consulting and relationship management capacity and will administer client benefit marketing and renewals as well as daily service functions. The candidate will be expected to manage and help develop a client book of business, pursuing additional revenue opportunities where appropriate. The Senior Consultant will also assist in the management and training of dedicated Benefit Analysts as account load may require. Like all Hays Companies employees, the Senior Consultant is will be called upon to act as a resource to the organization, solidifying and improving existing relationships while helping to expand the client base and continually improve office processes and business practices.

The position is responsible to the Sr. Vice President.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates and maintains relationship with new and existing clients and the Hays Companies, assuring all routine service requirements are met as well as addressing all ad hoc questions or issues.
• Coordinates and manages the activities of marketing and renewals such as requests for proposals, analyzing and offering solutions in a consulting capacity to improve satisfaction, performance and value.
• Recommends or initiates actions to effectively and proactively service the client. Plans, directs, and coordinates benefit and insurance programs. Identifies, plans, and develops methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs.
• Regularly meets with clients to educate staff, review programs, make recommendations on improvements and nurture the relationship. Participates and conducts Employee Benefit Meetings.
• Works with client to develop client specific management and financial programs. Reviews financial and management reports monthly/quarterly as required.
• Reviews and remains abreast of current industry developments, legislative and regulatory changes and market updates to advise on their impact to clients.
• Manages benefit analyst and/or consultant as account load requires and assists in the development of expertise within the Account Team.
• Participate in market meetings, seminars and training programs as directed.
• Works on obtaining other sales opportunities with current clients as well as cross selling P&C lines of coverage.
• Manages financial profitability of account book. Oversees the development and maintenance of management reports as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:
Completes special projects as assigned by management, which includes involvement in presentations, client functions and meetings as well as any other roles or responsibilities necessary for the continued growth and success of the organization.

Qualifications:

• An exceptional knowledge of employee benefits and of all lines of coverage. First-rate oral and written communication skills; the ability to independently make accurate decisions. Must be proficient in both the HR and the Financial Analysis aspects of the role.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years in an insurance-related industry or any equivalent combination of education and experience, in an HR or Benefits Consulting/Broker capacity.
• Active Life/Accident and Health Insurance Agent License.
• Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree or certification preferred.

Candidates who did not meet these minimum qualifications will not be considered.

Spring Consulting Group, LLC is looking for an individual to join and provide technical support to our strategic consulting teams in the areas of employee benefits, property/ casualty programs, and/ or disability, absence and health management; specifically best practices for integration of these programs for both employers and service providers. This position is located in our Boston office.

Company Background:
Spring provides strategic consulting services to major employers and insurance and financial services organizations throughout the world. Our consulting team has extensive industry experience in areas such as risk management, health care, life insurance, disability and absence management, property & casualty insurance, retirement and pension services. In addition, the firm provides strategic consultation directly to employers on the use of captive insurance facilities in the employee benefits and property & casualty area. Formerly the U.S. Strategy Consulting unit of Watson Wyatt Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., Spring was founded by the management team in 2004.

Position Responsibilities:
You will provide support to senior consultants and project team members in the following areas:

• Provide a high level of quality service, professionalism and commitment to a group of clients
• Work with the team and interface with clients to resolve issues, review contracts, policies and documents for completeness and accuracy
• Create useful documentation and consultative client deliverables reflecting industry norms and best practices
• Prepare marketing proposals, manage RFP process and administer/implement new client installations and renewals
• Assist with proposal development, comparison research and corresponding deliverables
• Research market trends and summarize outcomes of key regulatory and legislative changes
• Support the consulting team in the areas of project management, workload and day to day assignments

Candidate Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, an interest in the areas of Risk Management, Employee Benefits, or Human Resources field, and expectation of pursuing CEBS, CPCU, ARM or the CPDM designations. Key characteristics will include:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Action orientation and high level of enthusiasm
• Ability to analyze data, interpret findings and effectively communicate (in both oral and written forms) across multiple levels and audiences
• Experience with converting results and findings into consultative and effective client deliverables
• Previous exposure to employer and/or service provider integrated disability, absence or health management programs
• High degree of customer focus
• Proven project management skills and use of various tools and communication methods
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes very competitive benefits. Interested candidates please forward resume email address listed above

Premier financial services group seeks 6+ year attorney with employee benefits, ERISA and executive comp. experience for key role.

TRO Jung|Brannen is an international, multidiscipline Architecture/Engineering/Interior Design firm headquartered in Boston, MA. We are seeking to hire a Benefits Specialist with a holistic understanding of benefit plans including design, strategy, implementation, compliance and administration.

We are seeking a candidate with an affinity towards numbers, a near obsessive focus on the details, someone who is comfortable taking initiative, passionate about service excellence and enjoys working in a fun HR team environment. Candidate must possess an analytical aptitude and the ability to embrace the big picture, while managing the details and follow through. Most importantly, candidates should embrace a strong desire to exceed stereotypical process oriented HR models and be able to provide out-of-the-box service that supports a world-class organization.

Duties include:

• On-going management and administration of all health and welfare plans (Medical, FSA, 401k, STD, LTD etc)
• Leading renewal and open enrollment process
• Staying current with industry trends through research and analysis of benefit resources
• Utilizing Excel spreadsheets for various related benefits calculations
• Manage in-sourced COBRA compliance and related ARRA changes
• Conduct benefit orientations, benefit exit meetings, annual benefit fairs
• Manage day to day 401k process including annual filings and reports to external parties
• Analyzing data and troubleshooting HRIS and outside vendor relationships (carriers, broker, TPAs)
• Interpreting plan documents related to benefit calculations for disability payments
• Prepare and manipulate data for special projects as assigned

Desired Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resource Management and a minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resources with a benefits focus.
• Technical benefit competencies in areas such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA
• Must be excellent with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in a design firm or related industry ideal (Architecture, Interiors, Engineering, Construction)
• SPHR, PHR or CEBS certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound and thoughtful HR advice to managers and employees
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities
• Must posses a positive attitude, be energetic and be flexible

TRO Jung|Brannen

Human Resources

22 Boston Wharf Road

Boston, MA 02210

Fax: 617.502.3405

Apply to: http://careerstrojungbrannen.icims.com

NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE

TRO Jung|Brannen is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Plan and direct all Compensation and Benefits policies, objectives, communications, training, and initiatives for EMD Serono, Inc.. Responsible for overall diverse and comprehensive C&B strategy and programs within US Headquarters and all US locations including field locations. Also responsible for shared development and implementation of worldwide initiatives and programs. Manage a team of five employees including Compensation, Benefits and Payroll functions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Compensation

• Design, plan and implement all compensation strategies, programs, policies, and procedures. Plans include various merit and short & long-term variable pay programs, Executive programs, Sales Incentive Plans, etc.
• Develop and administer industry competitive total rewards programs. Direct and manage the application of global compensation programs and projects within the U.S.
• Design, coordinate and implement the Merit Review Process including managing overall salary increases within budget, Bonus calculations and coordination with Corporate.
• Direct and manage the annual bonus/BSC allocation process and the development of all related communications, materials, etc.
• Direct & manage the annual long term incentive program, including all communications, reports, etc.
• Monitor and review all TA/ business unit Bonus and award programs to ensure equity in competitiveness in the overall scheme of total cash compensation.
• Manage participation in and review of all industry-wide compensation surveys. Recommend position and changes necessary to ensure the maintenance of the company's compensation strategy and philosophy.
• Develop policies and procedures for the maintenance of an equitable wage and salary structure. Establish direction for job specifications and grades of positions.
• Counsel senior management regarding the strategy, administration and interpretation of Company compensation policies to assure conformance of such policies.
• Partner with HR Business to understand the needs of each of the particular businesses.
• Manage the Compensation Committee agenda and present on certain key topics, i.e. benchmarking, etc.
• Lead many special compensation projects, in partnership with global compensation peers.
• Develop and conduct training for employees during cyclical compensation periods/ programs.
• Benefits
• Establish short- and long- range objectives for Company benefits programs. Develop, recommend and implement overall Benefits strategy and programs to ensure EMD Serono overall position and competitiveness.
• Oversee the development, communication, and administration of Company benefits including Health and Welfare plans, retirement plans, Vacation and Holiday program, Adoption Assistance, Matching Contributions, Personal Computer Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, and various ad- hoc company benefits.
• Manage relationships with Retirement Plan Trustees, banks, insurance companies, and other related agencies.
• Recognize and advise Sr. Management of trends and developments in the field of Company benefits. Provide direction and counsel regarding current programs, policies and procedures.
• Conduct and participate in industry wide benefits surveys. Recommend changes to ensure the maintenance of competitive programs.
• Direct Benefits programs & processes including yearly audit of Plans, Open Enrollment Process, and Health Insurance rate renewal negotiation process.
• Oversee the Investment Committee Meetings: agenda formulation, management of the meetings, follow up actions and communications, etc.

Payroll

• Manage and direct the payroll administration for all EMD Serono entities and employees.
• Provide direction regarding overall payroll project and process development.
• Provide direction regarding payroll communications, as necessary.

Overall

• Responsible for frequent internal communication and marketing of EMD Serono compensation and benefits plans and programs.
• Develop competitive intelligence databank around compensation and benefit practices in the industry.
• Build relationships with thought leaders and ensure external visibility of EMD Serono by presenting at meetings and industry conferences.
• Ensure strong partnership with all HR Business Partners for optimal compensation and benefits program design and implementation.

EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• BS in HR or Business Management with 10-15 years progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including a minimum of 3 years managerial experience, in Benefits and Compensation; Special emphasis on compensation experience. MBA or MS highly desired, as is strong financial acumen.
• Pharmaceutical/ Biotech experience a plus, R&D or Sales and Marketing experience also desired.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

PERSONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of compensation & benefits best practices, as well as global company experience.
• Good leader and manager, able to hire and coach others to be motivated, productive and satisfied in their roles.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Good judgment, ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong selling and negotiation skills.
• Network and build strategic professional relationships with HR generalists, line managers and suppliers.
• Excellent written and clear verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Flexible / Adaptable and Resilient.

For more information, or to apply for this position visit the careers section of our website (www.emdserono.com) reference Job ID # 0900886.

Exciting opportunity to join the Human Resource team as Benefits Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President and Director of Human Resources and EO, the Benefits Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and administration of the College's benefits programs for faculty, staff and union employees including retirement (defined benefit plan, defined contribution plan, tax sheltered annuity plan), and health and welfare benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance and flexible spending accounts. Responsible for the ongoing assessment and management of the College's benefits program to ensure that they are competitive, cost-effective, and administered according to College policy and federal and state regulations. Provides benefits advice to the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. Oversees the work of the Benefits support staff. Partnering with the AVP and working with our insurance brokers, manages vendor relationships.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' related experience. Advanced degree preferred and benefits certification a plus. Higher Education experience desirable. Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications. Proficiency with HRIS systems including the ability to use a report writing tool effectively. Strong verbal and written communication skills and exceptional customer service skills required. Supervisory experience necessary. Absolute integrity required in areas of confidentiality and sensitivity to a diverse constituency.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the following link: https://career.wellesley.edu or send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Office, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Electronic submissions are preferred. The position is open until filled.

Wellesley College is an EO/AA educational institution and employer. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Visit our website at www.wellesley.edu/HR/

Employee Benefits Broker seeking qualified candidate:Resolving service questions for health and dental clients, preparation of policy renewal and market analysis, data base management, assisting producer with new business implementation, scheduling producer appointments with clients. Thorough knowledge of Excel,