About YouDecide.com, Inc.: YouDecide provides a full suite of consulting services and technology solutions to assist large employers in the design, deployment and administration of voluntary benefit programs. Our flexible web-based platform allows our clients to consolidate all voluntary insurance programs, financial service offerings and discount/perk programs on a single destination site making it easy for their employees to find and access their voluntary benefits.

YouDecide is a rapidly growing company headquartered outside Atlanta, GA with offices in Massachusetts and Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Massachusetts - Boston/South Shore Area

Position Description: The Account Manager is the main contact point for the client. As a key member of the client-facing YouDecide team, the Account Manager handles all client inquiries and issues and escalates to other departments as appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Day to day servicing of assigned accounts. Serve as the main client contact by assisting with daily inquiries and customer service issues
• Increase existing client program utilization through support of employee communications and integration of current initiatives.
• Work with YouDecide consulting staff to up-sell new products/services to existing accounts.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with client contacts and nurture client retention and growth.
• Provide information to clients on new products and offers, quarterly utilization reports, communications, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between the client and insurance carriers / product providers, as appropriate, to conduct RFPs and respond to customer inquiries or resolve customer service issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 2 + years similar experience is required
• Minimum of 2 years account management experience in insurance or other client service industry
• Broad and current knowledge of insurance industries and products is strongly preferred
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments with tight deadlines
• Professional demeanor with excellent oral and written communications skills
• Work with a minimum of supervision and take initiative
• Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements while maintaining balance with business requirements
• Ability to work with internal and external business contacts at all levels
• Intermediate MS/Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required, including creating basic spreadsheets and creating correspondences in Word

In the role, you will be responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, the administration of all components of Boston Scientific's Disease Management and Wellness Program. You will review specific programs to determine measures of success and analyze outcomes to determine program effectiveness. While working with the health plans, wellness and disease management vendor and local stakeholders, you will provide data-based recommendations for new health improvement initiatives on a corporate- and location-based platform.

Some roles and responsibilities include designing, coordinating and executing programs to support the Wellness program, analyze data to identify appropriate wellness initiatives and review existing local and corporate programs and provide recommendations to enhance wellness objectives.

You will provide education and motivate employees to adapt healthier lifestyles through participating in the Program; develop and implement assessment plans to determine the population health and lifestyle needs; assemble data to design a strategic Program that includes the five key outcomes areas (clinical, behavioral, process, satisfaction, and financial). This role will oversee program delivery while integrating cost-containment and cost-effectiveness aspects; evaluate the vendor(s) and coordinate program delivery and quality control of vendor(s) as well as evaluate quality and effectiveness of programs and services on a regular basis for improvement: observe, compare, and monitor data to determine compliance and efficacy of determined interventions in five outcome areas: clinical, behavioral, process, satisfaction, and financial.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in wellness, exercise science/physiology, health management or related field with 5-7 years related work experience in creating, implementing and managing health/wellness programs. You must have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of the organization, meet deadlines, possesses integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in handling confidential information. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated the ability to multitask, lead/teach health-related courses, and manage third-party vendors.

PC skills required include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Access. Specific knowledge of health and wellness programming as defined through National Health Coaching and Health Promotion standards is also required.

TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR CAREER

The best people are the best ingredients for our World Class Company. Add yourself to the mix at The Boston Beer Company.

Just like our beer is the result of the perfect mix of the finest ingredients and products, our world-class company is the result of the perfect combination of high quality talent. The Boston Beer Company is constantly looking to add "new ingredients" to increase the quality of our organization. That "new ingredient" could be you.

We are currently looking for a Benefits Specialist.

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for overall administration of all benefit programs, including health, dental, disability, life, and retirement plans for Boston Beer Company and providing support for analysis, compliance and communication.

Ingredients to be a Successful Benefits Specialist:

• Overall administration of health, dental, life, LTD, STD. flexible spending accounts for Boston Office, Boston Brewery & Sales employees. Provide general guidance and support to our local brewery HR staff on general benefit issues.
• Overall administration of the company's 401(k) Plans (BBC, SAPB, and SABC), including processing of contribution files, coordination of issues/requests with record keeper, assist in non-discrimination testing, and annual plan audit.
• Primary contact for employees on all benefits issues, including coordination with payroll and other areas as necessary. Serve as liaison with external vendors in resolving and troubleshooting issues as necessary.
• Responsible for the coordination of leave of absence (FMLA, STD, and LTD) including notifying employee of initial eligibility, coordination with external vendors and payroll as well as answering employee questions in a timely manner.
• Ensure enrollment data is consistent in all systems, audited, and maintained effectively.
• Coordinate activities related to annual open enrollment and/or plan changes.
• Attend monthly Orientations to educate new hires on benefit plans, policy and procedures, and answer their specific questions.
• Receive, review and approve monthly insurance bills to ensure accurate billing of services rendered as well as prompt payment of bills so accounts remain in good standing.
• Provide support and analysis on the research and evaluation of benefits plans to ensure cost effectiveness, market competitiveness, as well as company and employee satisfaction. Implement any plan changes according to established timeframes.
• Assist in compliance with all regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to COBRA, HIPAA, and Massachusetts Health Care
• Assist in the development of the health and wellness programs. Administer locally and provide direction across all locations. Manage annual health fairs, flu shot clinics, and other programs to support overall health & wellness.
• Prepare draft Summary Plan Descriptions for all programs to ensure accurately reflects plan provisions and keep updated as plan changes are made.
• Collect and maintain data needed to track metrics and used in the evaluation of benefit programs and total compensation strategy.
• Assist with compensation benchmarking, surveys, and data collection for the Total Compensation Statement.

To Be Mixed With:
• BA/BS is required. CEBS designation (or currently pursuing) is preferred
• 3+ years experience as benefits administrator, specialist, and/or analyst
• Knowledge of legal compliance issues
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and the use of HR Systems
• Demonstrated independent decision making skills. Ability to interact with diverse spectrum of employees, vendors, insurance carriers, etc
• Proven results-oriented work experience.
• Must be highly organized and possess strong analytical skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

And served to you with...

A variety of benefits to our employees including extensive training programs, excellent healthcare benefits, a discount stock purchase plan, a 401K program with a generous company match, and a competitive compensation package.

To add yourself to "the mix" please visit www.samueladams.com

Cheers!

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact 888.800.2424 or jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance

EBI Consulting is a rapidly growing, profitable company. Our employees are the key to maintaining our competitive edge. To attract and retain the best industry talent, EBI shares it's success with its employees, and is committed to providing a professional work environment where career learning, growth and recognition are highly valued. If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a progressive organization that will offer you diversified challenges and an excellent opportunity for advancement,
EBI has the right professional position for you.
We are looking to hire a detailed oriented, self-motivated HR Specialist, Benefits to support a fast-paced, rapidly-growing environmental consulting company. Person will report to and work closely with the HR Manager plus VP Organization Development and other senior managers.

Benefits

• Learn company benefits to support employee questions.
• Establish relationship with broker and insurance carriers to support employees and answer questions and ensure that carriers are providing a high level of service.
• Benefit administration  enroll, terminate and change coverage's. Responsible for verifying and processing monthly invoices.
• Develop and support wellness programs including arranging for flu shots and implementation of other programs
• Work with HR Manger on reviewing and supporting the negotiating of policy renewals.
• Conduct open enrollment.
• Conduct benefit overview for new hire orientation.
• Administer FMLA process.

Recruiting learn and support HR Specialist - Recruiting with recruiting process. Job posting, coordinating interviews, uploading resumes to company's database and answering potential candidates questions.

Administrative support  share responsibilities with HR Specialist, Recruiting in updating company intranet site, updating Labor Law Posters, update company certifications, track employee anniversaries, answer phones, and greet clients.

We are looking to hire someone who is interested in progressing their career in Human Resources. This position will give the candidate the experiences and resources to grow and flourish in HR with the wide range of tasks. The ideal candidate would be someone who likes a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree required. HR and benefit administration experience is a significant plus.

Reporting to the Manager of Retirement Programs in the Benefits Department, the Benefits Analyst for Retirement Plans will work as part of a team-oriented department to:

• implement and perform analysis on Harvard's retirement programs
• manage related compliance and other initiatives associated with the programs administration
• assist with the management of financial vendors
• assist with the analysis and projection of costs associated with Plan administration and design
• research and resolve process issues as appropriate
• monitor and execute a broad range of compliance initiatives related to the IRS as well as other Federal and State regulations
• assist in designing and maintaining necessary extracts and reports from the University PeopleSoft HRMS, the University Data Warehouse, and/or other sources as required; and
• work collaboratively with other HHR and University departments to provide necessary information and analysis.

Skills: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline with a minimum of three to five years relevant analytical and administrative experience in retirement plans. Must be proficient with MS Excel and other Office applications, and have the ability to quickly learn other computer programs as required. Demonstrated strong analytical, time and project management skills, and the ability to work independently and interact with all levels of management in a professional and positive manner. Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and possess excellent written and verbal communications, presentation, interpersonal and time management skills. Demonstrated flexibility and experience managing multiple, high priority tasks and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines. Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts with the ability to quickly assimilate and understand the business needs of customers served.

Additional Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred. Strong working knowledge of ERISA and related federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines preferred. Knowledge of retirement benefit program design, implementation and administration and/or benefits related certification a plus. Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred.

Longfellow Benefits is an Employee Benefits Brokerage and Consulting firm located in Boston. Longfellow Benefits has three lines of business: Health & Welfare, Retirement, and Executive Compensation consulting. At Longfellow, we strive to provide our clients with the most proactive and technically sound consulting in the industry today.

Longfellow Benefits is looking for a qualified candidate in our Qualified Retirement Plans Division. As an account consultant, you will be utilized in many roles and have many varying responsibilities. Our team approach means that you will be working on community projects across our client base and across the life cycle of a client (new business sales, implementation on new business, and ongoing servicing). The most important asset that you can bring to Longfellow is a strong sense of communication with the client, with the retirement plans division, and the rest of the firm.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage relationships with existing clients to ensure client satisfaction
• Prepare and deliver investment reviews
• Facilitate enrollment and other meetings in a group and one-on-one atmosphere
• Organize and project manage request for proposals, plan conversions, plan mergers
• Create PowerPoint presentations for conversion, enrollment, and update meetings
• Provide guidance and direction to clients on retirement plan related questions
• Assist in responding to Requests for Proposals
• Work in a team environment
• Work towards obtaining CFP¨ designation
• Work towards obtaining AIF¨ designation

Core requirements include:

• 2-5 years experience in retirement plan industry
• Prior retirement plan relationship management experience a plus
• 6 and 63 or equivalent licenses
• Basic Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Basic understanding of Morningstar software
• Strong understanding of 401(k) Plan Design and Testing
• Strong understanding of Mutual Funds
• Group presentation and public speaking experience
• Strong writing capabilities

The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Senior Actuarial Analysts, Consulting Actuaries and Managing Partner to consult with private employers who sponsor retirement benefits (pension and post-retirement medical) for their employees.

Position Specifics:

The actuarial analyst will perform the following functions, including but not limited to:

Pension-related responsibilities

• Review and edit data
• Prepare liabilities using ProVal valuation software
• Process government filings (IRS Form 5500 and PBGC)
• Prepare individual benefit calculations
• Calculate information for benefit statements
• Provide accounting information for expense and disclosures
• Project future liabilities and costs for funding and accounting using ProVal and other tools
• Design and redesign of plans using ProVal and other proprietary tools
• Provide all of above information, as appropriate for nonqualified plans

Other post-employment benefit (OPEB)-related responsibilities

• Review and edit data
• Prepare liabilities using ProVal valuation software
• Provide accounting information for expense and disclosures
• Project future liabilities and costs using ProVal and other tools
• Design and redesign of plans using ProVal and other proprietary tools
• Provide all of above information, as appropriate for nonqualified plans

Other potential responsibilities

• Investment reviews and other consulting for defined contribution plans
• Perform Medicare Part D actuarial attestation valuations

General

• Efficient in Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and on team
• Strong project management skills to meet multiple deadlines; ability to prioritize

Manage the strategic planning, consulting, guidance, marketing, and service of employee benefit plans for medium to large complex clients. Effectively work to maximize revenue generating opportunities of the existing book of business.

• maximize account retention by providing professional, timely and technical support
• provide analysis, strategy, benchmarking, etc. for all clients
• responsible for maintaining favorable client relationships
• independently establish, maintain and nurture client relationships (front line and decision makers)
• understand and implement state or federal compliance issues that impact employee benefits
• responsible for proactively schedule and attend regular meetings with clients to ensure clients needs are continually being met
• exercise positive interaction and cooperation with internal staff
• exhibit a willingness to take on new clients, projects and responsibilities
• run all accounts profitably by appropriate use of Longfellow resources
• maximize potential revenue on all accounts through efficient cross selling and negotiation of carrier compensation without adversely impacting client cost structure.
• maintain schedule to attain professional designation
• obtain all necessary licenses and registrations and maintain applicable continuing education requirements
• appropriate involvement with industry specific organizations
• provide detailed and thoughtful written communication both internally and externally regarding client contracts, pricing, etc.
• orchestrate and conduct employee educational meetings
• maintain detailed case notes in Longfellow database and maintain integrity of all client files through effective use of database management system.
• contribute towards Longfellow marketing initiatives and programs, i.e. e-Resource newsletter, client presentations, etc.
• develop strong presentation skills