ExcellerateHRO is a leader in employee benefit administration outsourcing. Our core business is to provide benefits administration and outsourcing. Our services range from the design and implementation of employee benefit software and record-keeping systems to full service plan administration.

The Business Practice:

The dbConnect unit within EDS - ExcellerateHRO is an e-business that is designed to offer a continuum of standard capabilities and pension administrative processes using comprehensive, leading edge, employee and employer self-service tools over the Internet.

Position Description:

As a specialist for ExcellerateHRO, you will be involved in all aspects of implementing the systems to provide these pension plan administration services over the Internet. The ExcellerateHRO specialist interacts regularly with internal management, other technical staff members as well as the client.

Working for EDS means you are working for a company that promotes professional growth and development at every career stage. Whether it be through formal training classes or challenging stretch assignments, you will have opportunities to learn new skills, and expand your knowledge and expertise.

Major Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients and internal Senior Management to clarify client assumptions about project objectives, scope, budget and deliverables, and identify out of scope deliverables
• Leverage your business and technical expertise by defining and documenting client business requirements and procedures
• Design and manage your own structured project plans for overall defined benefit system development as well as step by step deliverables
• Analyze complex plan documents to define system specifications, workflows, and processes essential to software development
• Develop and implement unit and integration test plans to ensure system quality
• Train end-users on the defined benefit systems and provide on-going technical support to colleagues and clients
• Utilize your own defined benefit and systems experiences to train and develop colleagues as well as lead project teams.

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Defined Benefit plan design and administrative practices
• Knowledge of relational database design methodologies, as well as programming languages
• The ideal analyst is detail oriented and multi-tasked, and possesses creative problem solving, analytical and decision making skills.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate complex concepts and information to teammates and clients
• Experience designing, customizing and maintaining Defined Benefit software systems a plus
• Previous project management experience a plus
• Experienced at training and mentoring others a plus

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in either Business, MIS/Computer Science, Math, Actuarial Sciences or Risk Management

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Thank you for your interest!

*This position is not one for which the employer will sponsor an individual for employment visa status or pay relocation assistance.

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Boston Benefit Partners, LLC (BBP) is an employee benefits consulting firm that provides innovative, competitive and cost-effective employee benefit programs. BBP assists clients in the development, financing, implementation, administration and communication of medical, dental, life, disability and other employee benefit programs.

BBP is located in the financial district in downtown Boston.

We have an opening for a full-time Analyst in our Boston office. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon ­ Fri.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the consulting and client teams by responding to internaland external requests in a timely fashion
• Organizing work to meet project deadlines
• Supporting bidding process (gathering and analyzing client and plandata, preparing and releasing RFPs, developing financial spreadsheets,etc.)
• Assisting with renewal process (preparation of renewal report,issuing renewal request letters, etc.)
• Preparing monthly claims packages
• Researching legal, legislative, administrative, and financial issuesin response to client questions
• Assisting with review of contractual documents
• Providing back-up support to Receptionist, including answering phones, receiving guests, and managing office operations.

Requirements:

• High School diploma
• College Degree or Associates Degree with equivalent experience
• Two years of office experience
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Punctual and reliable attendance
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• General knowledge of administrative support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Knowledge of employee benefits / human resources preferred

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Account Manager in our Employee Benefits Group. Primary responsibility will be managing a book of business for the Employee Benefits Group and. providing prompt accurate, courteous service to customers, producers, carriers and colleagues

The Account Manager is responsible for all aspects of service on assigned book of business. This includes but is not limited to building and developing strong relationships with clients for group retention and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction; reviewing quotes and negotiating comprehensive employee benefits packages at competitive rates with carriers; meeting and consulting with client at renewal time and regular intervals; managing annual renewal process with existing clients, booking annual premium and invoice revenue/commissions; preparing proposals benefit packages and presentations for new and existing group clients; developing and maintaining professional relationships with group clients; interfacing effectively with co-workers, producers, management and clients. Maintaining working knowledge of industry trends & federal guidelines and keeping clients abreast of new laws and updated on changes.

Qualifications: 5+ years' industry experience and Knowledge of Life, Disability, Medical and Dental products and carriers. Knowledge of sales operations, benefits and contracts. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be detail-oriented and possess strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills organizational skills. Candidate must be self-motivated and have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks & requests simultaneously.

MIT Human Resources (HR) seeks a director of benefits and compensation to assume strategic leadership for benefits (75%) and compensation (25%) programs for roughly 10,000 employees and 5,000 retirees.

In partnership with the vice president for HR and in collaboration with MIT leadership, will lead the strategic review, design, and implementation of

$218 million benefits and compensation programs designed to attract, retain, and engage current staff and prepare for future workforce trends. Will ensure compliance with legal requirements; monitor and analyze tax and governmental legislation and economic trends; provide day-to-day oversight of the Employee Benefits and Compensation offices and supervise functional area managers; and act as a critical component of HR's leadership team.

REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree (master's a plus); a minimum of ten years'experience in planning and administration of a wide variety of employee benefit plans and compensation programs; deep knowledge of current benefits trends/practices; in-depth knowledge of all federal and state compensation-related laws, regulations, and reporting requirements and new practices/developments in the field of compensation administration and design; thorough understanding of job classification practices, survey methods, and data analysis; spreadsheet and database software expertise; financial acumen; demonstrated ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change; and leadership experience in a large, complex environment. Must demonstrate ability to clearly present complex information, and possess strong project management skills and a proven track record of completing assignments/projects on time and on budget. Experience working with outside legal counsel and consultants and negotiating with and managing vendors required. Broad understanding of benefits-related legal and governmental programs expected, including HIPAA. Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills needed.

Interested candidates may apply on-line at http://web.mit.edu/jobs. Please reference job number mit-00005103.

MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, older workers, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

We are currently conducting a search for a Senior Benefits Analyst. This is a newly created position reporting to the Associate Director, Benefits Services and will be responsible for supporting the design and administration of CRA International employee benefits programs including health, welfare and retirement. Primary responsibilities include providing benefits expertise to employees, strategic vendor management, employee communication, reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the development and execution of a national benefits strategy in addition to administering the general benefit programs (health care, short term disability, long term disability, optional life and supplemental plans)
• Administering and ensuring compliance with CRA International Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans
• Working with the Benefit Manager in the development and seamless execution of a cost effective strategy that includes a variety of benefit options, wellness, and national considerations along with a work life balance focuses.
• Offering an innovative and creative approach to address current and future benefit needs of employees
• Ensuring the overall vision and objectives for health care, supplemental plans, 401(k), and all other benefit related programs are clearly stated and integrated into the day-to-day work along with long and short term projects.
• Developing and executing well planned communication strategies to educate all team members and employees on the various benefits options, wellness focuses, and legal rights.
• Leveraging technology to simplify internal processes, minimize paperwork and limit delays in processing.
• Being the liaison with the external insurance carriers and brokers. Research and analyze developments and possess a keen awareness of new legislation affecting benefits plans (FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, ERISA).

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of experience related to HR and benefits.
• Experience with Peoplesoft versions 8.3 and 8.9 desired.
• Knowledge of regulatory health & welfare and 401(k) compliance.
• Understanding of benefit compliance areas at both State and Federal levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior customer service, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Strong computer skills needed (word, excel, outlook).

About CRA International

Founded in 1965, CRA International is an internationally recognized economics, finance, and business consulting firm with 26 offices worldwide. Our consultants work with businesses, law firms, accounting firms, and governments to provide a wide range of services. We combine economic and financial analysis with expertise in litigation and regulatory support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and engineering and technology management. In thousands of engagements, CRA has distinguished itself by its corporate philosophy of providing responsive, top-quality consulting; an interdisciplinary team approach; unsurpassed economic, financial, and other analytic skills; and pragmatic business insights.

To apply for this position please send your resume to jzides@crai.com.

The Human Resources Department is looking for a DB Retirement Senior Administrative Assistant II to join their team. This is a regular full-time position and is eligible for benefits.

Reporting to the Retirement Benefits Administrator performs and runs initial retirement calculations. Assists with Cost of Living adjustments for DBP. Compiles terminated vested employee & retirement packages. Prepares Suspension of Benefit notices. Assists with Medicare reimbursements. Researches information and compiles data to support the Institution's retirement benefit plan; prepares special and/or one-time reports and responds to inquiries from Social Security, banks, nursing homes and assisted living units to verify medical and/or income information. Compose and edit technical and/or administrative correspondence and documentation. Coordinates all retiree mailings.

Major Duties:

Provides administrative support services to the Retirement Benefits Administrator. Provides back-up for other office administrative support when needed. May receive general administrative support assignments from HR management team from time to time.

Utilizes knowledge and understanding of underlying operational issues to create, compose and edit technical and/or administrative correspondence and documentation. Coordinates all retiree mailings.

Assists in administrative problem solving, program/project planning, development, execution of stated goals and objectives.

Researches information and compiles data to support the Institution's retirement benefit plan; prepares special and/or one-time reports and responds to inquiries from Social Security, banks, nursing homes and assisted living units to verify medical and/or income information.

Sets up retirement folders with all documents required to run calculations.

Runs initial retirement calculations.

Assists with Cost of Living adjustments for Defined Benefit Plan.

Compiles terminated vested employee and retirement packages.

Prepares and documents Suspension of Benefit notices.

Assists with Medicare reimbursements, notices to retirees, collection of verification requirements, requests for payments, and distribution of checks.

Assists with informing vendors, HR staff and other departments of changes in address, direct deposits, medical coverage rates, new retirees, termination of vested employees, and deaths.

Assists with Open Enrollment for retirees.

Assists in the creation and maintenance of a procedural manual.

Performs other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

EDUCATION:

Education, experience and skills commensurate with level of responsibilities. Previous DB retirement and HR experience, preferably in the not-for-profit or academia arena is highly desired.

WHOI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

M/F/D/V/EOE

Applications are reviewed confidentially.

To apply please visit our career center at: http://jobs.whoi.edu

Benefits/HR Operations Specialist

Excited by creative problem solving? Want to be a part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment? With over 20% of the Fortune 100 as our customers, Endeca is solving the fundamental problem of how people find, analyze, and understand information. This is an opportunity to join the fastest growing private company in Massachusetts (Boston Business Journal, April 2007).

Position Overview

The Benefits/HR Operations Specialist is a newly created role in the Endeca Total Rewards team. This role will support many benefits and HR initiatives through effective plan administration and analysis, communication, vendor interface, and working collaboratively with others in HR. This is an ideal role for a bright, emerging HR professional who wants to learn and grow in a fast paced environment. This position reports to the Senior Benefits Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs including: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, COBRA, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability, Leaves of Absence, Workers’ Compensation.
• Take a lead role in managing the new hire orientation process by working with recruiting, payroll and other functions to develop communications and deliver sessions.
• Process benefits enrollments for all new hires and terminations.
• Ensure benefits program effectiveness through excellent customer interaction, as well as working with vendors on information flow and access, processing status changes, and working to resolve claims issues.
• Collaborate on annual open enrollment, including analyzing plans and vendors, preparing timelines and communications, and processing enrollments.
• Work within the Total Rewards Team to analyze ways to improve self-service, utilize technology, reduce manual efforts, and create other ways to streamline administration.
• Annual EEO Reporting.
• Assist in 401(k) plan administration, auditing, and analysis.
• Assist as needed on compensation and HR administrative projects.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in benefits, compensation, or HRIS is desirable, especially in a small, fast paced technology type organization.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong analytical experience. Any experience with ADP HR is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Endeca's unique search and information access platform helps people find, analyze, and understand information in ways never before possible. We represent a great opportunity to work with exceptional peers AND learn from new challenges created by both rapid growth and building a business around market-changing technology. We're in the rare position to offer the resources and reach of a larger company, yet with enormous headroom for those that love innovation, fast growth, and the opportunity to make a big difference every day.

Responsibilities

Administers, processes, and maintains the company's U.S. health and welfare benefits programs and retirement plans. Functions as a liaison between vendors and employees. As needed, provides special guidance and assistance to all locations on various employee benefit plans. Maintains detailed and accurate records and ensures that all programs support the company's culture and comply with applicable government regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources or related field. Must have 1 to 3 years of experience as a benefits professional, specifically administering benefit and retirement plans, including knowledge of benefit contract language. Additional experience as an HR generalist is helpful. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary for success. Strong organizational skills and the ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines required. Knowledge of federal, state and local government regulations as they apply to our benefits programs and practices. Strong relationship-building skills, including the ability to interact at all levels of authority and to act as a member of "the team". Proficient in the use of computer-based tools including MS Office (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Lotus Notes and HRIS (such as Ceridian, ADP or JD Edwards).