This position supports the Corporate Retirement Plans Manager in the design, development, implementation and communication of the CVS qualified retirement programs  Defined Contribution Plans, Taft Hartley and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Benefits Specialist provides technical analysis, research, plan interpretation, project management and overall responsibility for the plans assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Develop recommendations regarding plan design and funding which are cost effective, market competitive and support business objectives.
• Manage the implementation/introduction of new programs and changes to existing programs.
• Conduct, participate in and analyze benefits surveys and other available competitor information as part of ongoing benchmarking activities.
• Establish and monitor plan and vendor performance to various benchmarks.
• Design, develop and deliver communication materials, in various media, to educate and update colleagues about the CVS benefits programs.
• Provide statistical analysis and research for CVS benefits programs in support of plan metrics reporting and plan governance functions.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies (ERISA, DOL, IRS, etc.)
• Provide ongoing support, training and consultation on benefit related issues and appeals to HR colleagues, line managers and project stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with vendors and consultants that ensure the timely, efficient and quality delivery of products and services.
• Maintain plan legal documents and process documentation.
• Assist in development of annual budget and periodic forecast. Monitor/report budget variances and support invoice payment processes.
• Serve as project manager on specified initiatives.

Reqirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent level of experience.
• 8 to 10 years Retirement Plans experience, with an emphasis on Defined Contribution and Taft Hartley Plans.
• Retirement experience, working knowledge of defined contribution and defined benefit law and regulations.
• Strong analytical, project management, oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Experienced PeopleSoft, Excel and PowerPoint user. Access a plus.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.

To apply:

http://www.cvs.apply2jobs.com (SSC3639) or

http://cvs.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.

Responsible for managing the Benefit programs for the North America. Specifically, will oversee the development, implementation and administration of cost effective benefit programs that assure PAREXEL's ability to recruit and retain the highest quality employees.

Manage the administration/dissemination of benefits information and the resolution of benefit issues.

• Manage, train and develop Benefits Consultants and Associates. Provide Benefit program training to other HR Staff.
• Evaluate effectiveness of current benefits programs to compete for and retain employees in a cost efficient manner.
• Research/analyze the feasibility of offering new benefits; develop proposals of new benefit offerings.
• Review, analyze, recommend and implement benefit programs in relation to acquisitions and mergers.
• Negotiates with all carriers re rates, services, administration, and coverage.
• Responsible for all benefits program compliance, (e.g. DOL claim regulations, HIPAA, annual 5500 filing, etc.).
• Participate in the development and management of the Benefit group's budget. Provide monthly forecast updates.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of HR policies and procedures and management development programs, (i.e. STD, FSA, FMLA, etc.)
• Responsible for systems development (i.e. new plans, automation of supplemental life, design of EMSS benefits screen, benefit statements)
• Partners with business managers to determine alternative HR processes that support business goals and strategies.

EnerNOC, a leading provider of demand response energy efficiency solutions, has an immediate opening in its Human Resources department for a Benefits Specialist. This is a role for someone with a strong corporate benefits competency and who can manage both details and people extremely well. The Benefits Specialist will serve as a key contact point, facilitator, and educator for an internal customer base of roughly 400 employees, in addition to liaising with outside vendors to effectively understand and administer corporate benefits. Key objectives will include becoming a subject matter expert in EnerNOC's benefits offerings, assisting the Benefits Manager with regular administration and reporting, and coordinating various benefits-related projects and programs. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Benefits Manager to administer EnerNOC benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) life, disability, COBRA and various discount benefits programs
• Assisting the Benefits Manager with quarterly and annual reporting (EEO, Mass Health, SF Health Care Security Ordinance)
• Assisting the Senior Director of Human Resources with stock plan administration including creating stock grant reports for Finance and distributing stock option paperwork to employees.
• Running HRIS reports as needed internally by HR and other departments
• Preparing HR-related payroll spreadsheet/inform Payroll Manager of org changes that affect payroll (new hires, terms, pay changes, etc.)
• Acting as main contact for employees with benefits issues/questions
• Filing all HR-related employee documentation
• Liaising with benefits brokers and vendors as needed
• Processing benefit invoices and audit invoices for accuracy
• Coordinating and administering various benefit projects such as vendor lunch n learns, Annual Benefits Open Enrollment, Benefit Vendor Fairs, New Benefit Presentations, Wellness Program, Flu Shot Clinics
• Documenting benefits administration procedures
• Examining current benefits administration processes and suggest improvements as needed
• Updating benefits handbook as needed
• Creating benefits communications as needed
• Facilitating EnerNOC's new hire orientation
• Working with Recruiting Coordinator to onboard new hires, i.e., making sure all new hire paperwork is received within the specified timeline
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Strong customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of HRIS (reporting, workflow, etc)
• Strong auditing skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc) and PowerPoint
• Solid knowledge in the area of benefits (and general HR) legislation and fundamentals including state-specific legislation, especially in the area of Leaves of Absence
• Ability to learn new information quickly and to immediately integrate that information into existing body of knowledge
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage workload
• Ability to react and adjust to change quickly
• Comfort with being in a highly visible and customer-facing position
• Ability to create/run reports on demand for various departments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Company-wide, benefits-related emails (Open Enrollment or new benefits communications)
Process/procedural documents (handbooks, policies)
Presentation skills (new hire orientation)
• Project management
• Independent decision making ability
• Creative approaches to problems-solving and issue resolution when needed
• Initiative
• Desire to take ownership of tasks and projects when needed

• 4 to 5 years of experience in corporate benefits administration
• HRIS experience (preferably ADP HR/Benefits but other HRIS experience will be considered)
• Experience and comfort working within a dynamic and fast-moving organization
• Bachelor's Degree

We are seeking the ideal candidate to support our Employee Pension programs at our corporate offices in downtown Boston. The incumbent will be responsible for the plan administration duties associated with four defined benefit pension plans and two defined contribution plans.

Primary Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Process pension estimates and calculations as well as new retiree entries using State Street's Plus Web system.
• Process all changes and issue resolution for retiree medical, dental and life insurance including direct bill and COBRA administration.
• Coordinate Medicare reimbursement process for multiple locations.
• Processes all retiree death changes and submits claims to life insurance vendors.
• Assists with routine employee calls and inquiries regarding these plans, and escalates more difficult cases as necessary.
• Responsible for disability retirements, QDRO administration, hardship withdrawals and other problem resolutions.
• Manages the annual audit process and non-discrimination testing for all qualified plans and coordinates timely filing of 5500s.

Job Requirements:

• Associates' degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of benefits administration experience preferably in the defined benefit and defined contribution areas.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Office (specifically Excel). Knowledge of ADP Enterprise HRMS and ReportSmith a plus.
• Basic knowledge of ERISA, PBGC, IRS and DOL compliance.
• Previous union experience helpful, but not required.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

Company
Sappi Fine Paper is a leading North American producer of coated fine paper, pulp and release papers used in premium magazines, catalogues, books and high-end print advertising. Its brand names McCoy, Lustro Offset Environmental, Opus, Somerset and Flo are some of the industry's most widely recognized and specified. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Sappi Fine Paper North America is a division of Sappi Limited (NYSE:SPP), a global company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with manufacturing operations on four continents in nine countries, sales offices in 50 countries, and customers in over 100 countries around the world.

For consideration, please send your resume in Word format with a cover letter and salary requirements to: careers-na@sappi.com

Responsible for the design, operations and implementation of the US benefits strategy across all business units, ensuring linkage to the Company's business strategy and total rewards strategy. This includes the pension plan, 401k plan, non-qualified executive plans, medical, dental and all other health & welfare plans. This position is the benefits expert in the US and is expected to remain current with all regulatory and legislative changes. In addition, the position is responsible for overseeing the end to end process of all retirement plans to ensure that the plan design is actually realized. Ability to work with numerous key internal and external stakeholders is critical. Location: Andover, MA www.smith-nephew.com

Benefits Assistant
Wakefield, Massachusetts

American Dental Partners, Inc. is a national health care organization with operations in 19 states and 4,000 employees.

Under the direction of the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the Benefits Department.

Essential Functions:

• HRIS data entry including entering new hires, terminations, salary increases, and benefit election changes.
• Entering benefit elections on to vendor websites.
• Handle employee mailings relating to COBRA, disability, leaves of absence, terminations, and benefits.
• Assist in tracking FMLA and COBRA elections.
• Create, maintain and audit employee files.
• Follow up with employees and managers on incomplete paperwork and delinquent payments.
• Responsible for sorting and distributing Benefits Department mail daily.
• Copying, faxing, and distributing new hire packages and benefits materials.
• May assist in preparing monthly and ad-hoc reports.
• May handle monthly bill reconciliation and time sheet tracking.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Education & Experience: Requires a B.S. Degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with payroll and HRIS a plus. Position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Must maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and focus on customer service. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is a must.

Please respond to: E mail: agrant@amdpi.com

THe Employee Benefits Account Manager will develop innovative ideas that address our clients' needs to effectively manage their employee benefits programs. These include all Group Insurance programs that our clients provide their employees.

To fulfill this position the Account Manager will have the followoing responsibilities: Management of employee benefit solutions: The Account Manager will prepare and evaluate the Group Insurance solutions for existing clients and new prospects to determine the most appropriate Group Insurance carriers and plan designs that best fit our clients and prospects goals and objectives. Preparation of employee benefit presentations- The Acccount Manager will develop and prepare thoughtful and detail presentations for our clients and prospects Group Insurance programs. This process will include management of employee benefit cost analyses,financial projections and renewal negotiations with the insurance carriers in our marketplace. Employe Benefit Program Implementation- The Account Manager will manage the implementation and the conversion process of new employee benefit programs for our existing and new clients to effectively transition them to their new employee benefit programs. Client Relationship Management- The Account Manager will maximize account retention by providing an array of professional, timely and technical support services to our clients. The responsibility includes maintaining favorable client relationships with front line and decision makers. This includes the understanding of Federal and State Insurance compliance issues that impact employee benefits and our clients.

Administers Company benefit plans according to the plan documents and regulatory requirements

• Functions as a liaison, and fosters good working relationships between vendors and employees and advises employees on eligibility, coverage, and other benefits matters.
• Input into and maintain the benefits database for reporting and compliance purposes. Including maintaining current employee benefit information.
• Analyze, audit and research benefits data ensuring the quality of benefits data reported in HRIS, vendor and payroll systems.
• Review SPDÀs and Plan documents to ensure statuary and provisional compliance
• Process all benefits paperwork in a timely manner.
• Send benefit information to vendor, manually or via file transfer when available
• Act as a secondary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries via the Benefit Service Center phone line and e-mailbox
• Process, tracks and maintains all invoices for benefit premiums in an accurate and timely fashion
• Contact benefit carriers to facilitate problem resolution for eligibility, coverage and claim issues
• Assist in all aspects of the annual Open Enrollment process
• Communicate with the Payroll Department to establish employee deductions and resolve any discrepancies
• With the Benefits Consultant, administers various aspects of the 401(K) plan; and providing assistance to specific benefit specialties including but not limited to leave of absence, 401(K) or COBRA, including notification, follow-up and audits of these programs.
• Advise Manager on potential issues and solutions.
• Complete other general administrative duties and projects as assigned
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Assists with the completion of benefit and compensation surveys.