Skill: Business Overview:

Fidelity Supply Management is a strategic sourcing partner with Fidelity's business units to create and execute procurement and sourcing strategies. The group also negotiates contractual agreements for the acquisition of goods and services ranging from computer hardware and software to real estate construction, telecommunications, market data feeds, HR Benefits, and professional services.

Senior Contracts Manager:

We are seeking an experienced and successful Senior Contracts Manager with extensive HR Benefits and HRO (Human Resource Outsourcing) expertise. Acting in the capacity of business consultant, this highly-skilled, focused individual will assume responsibility of specific commodity classes which require either highly-technical or specialized commodity knowledge and/or skills.

As the Senior Contracts Manager, you will interface with all levels of management, including Senior and Executive levels, and provide guidance and counsel on business and contracting issues. You will be called upon to coordinate company-wide effort in establishing and maintaining business controls for these high-dollar and high-exposure contracts; interface directly with Risk Management, Legal, Outside Counsel, Finance and business unit personnel to ensure appropriate review and input is incorporated into all contracts. In accomplishing these tasks, our Senior Contracts Manager will function with minimum direction, while being effective in a dynamic environment, often with no precedent having been established.

Primary Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Develop, negotiate, administer and manage contracts with the greatest complexity and/or exposure and involving the most significant risk or potential liability to Fidelity.
• Provide the company with industry specific expertise and strategic direction on complex commodity groups, requiring state-of-the-art knowledge of business processes, commodity specific contractual language, and product/service offerings.
• Lead or actively participate in the development of "risk/benefit" analysis for new product/technologies and with appropriate end-user participation and provide visibility to management as to expected cost of processing benefits and impact.
• Coordinate, develop and manage RFP/RFI process and participate in the analysis and evaluation of proposals and the development of appropriate recommendations.
• Work with suppliers and internal Business Units to identify, research and resolve issues and to develop corrective action programs and monitor progress and identify opportunities.

Supplier and Relationship Management

• Keep abreast of technology trends, market/economic conditions and demand patterns in the assigned commodity areas.
• Identify and develop alternate/additional supply sources, and assess financial stability, quality performance and capabilities of potential Suppliers.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and ability to integrate into any contract the objectives of various Fidelity business units, as well as overall Fidelity objectives.
• Interface with all levels of management including senior and executive levels, and provide guidance and counsel on business and contracting issues.

Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendor relationships at a senior level

Excellent analysis skills to review and evaluate supplier performance and proposals

Ability to conduct multi-dimensional contract negotiations

Ability to influence Business Unit clients and management throughout Fidelity

Excellent client/customer focus and collaboration/teamwork skills

Strong knowledge of business law as it relates to assigned areas of responsibility.

Company Overview:

Fidelity Investments is one of the world's largest providers of financial services, with custodied assets of $3.3 trillion, including managed assets of more than $1.5 trillion as of February 29, 2008. Fidelity offers investment management, retirement planning, brokerage, and human resources and benefits outsourcing services to 24 million individuals and institutions as well as through 5,500 financial intermediary firms. The firm is the largest mutual fund company in the United States, the No. 1 provider of workplace retirement savings plans, the largest mutual fund supermarket and a leading online brokerage firm.

INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE? Please visit www.fidelitycareers.com and search for 0802132 Senior Contracts Manager-HR, Benefits

The Benefits Specialist will assist in the development and implementation of benefit plans with respect to program enhancements and cost controls. S/he will concentrate work efforts in the following areas:

• Responsible for day-to day administration of US benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, as well as group life, disability, paid time off programs, tuition reimbursement and service award programs. Day-to-day activities include but are not limited to electronic and paper file maintenance, vendor bill payments and any other associated administrative work
• Manage administration of 401(k) retirement program
• Serve as the primary resource for employees for questions regarding benefit programs
• Assist with annual open enrollment and benefit fairs to enhance employee benefit program knowledge
• In partnership with the Manager/Director of Benefits, manage key vendor relationships and advocate on behalf of employees
• Administer benefits deduction payroll processing and verification
• Manage online benefits enrollment system ensuring data accuracy and providing regular reporting on benefits utilization
• Work with HR team in conducting benefit orientation for all new hires
• Coordinate the corporate wellness program
• Administer benefit transitions associated with mergers and acquisitions
• Stay current on laws, regulations, and plan design trends ensuring that the organization's policies and programs conform and are competitive. Partner with Manager/Director of Benefits to ensure ERISA compliance
• Accountable for accurate and timely benefits program administration. Ensure that benefits programs are administered in compliance to the established Human Resource policies, programs, and practices
• Responsible for ongoing compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, SOX, FMLA and other pertinent laws and regulations

We are seeking the ideal candidate to support our employee benefits and HRIS programs at our corporate offices in downtown Boston.

Primary Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Administers all benefit plans, including medical, dental, life, STD, FSA, and 401(k).

Supports field HR managers in benefits administration, leaves of absence, workers compensation claims, and unemployment claims.

Administers 401(k) program to include, enrollment, rollovers, loans, terminations, employee contributions, auditing, annual reporting, and compliance.

Fosters good working relationships with providers to resolve issues.

Assists in annual open enrollments.

Responsible for implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of HRIS and Employee Self-Service.

Troubleshoots all inquiries related to HRIS and Employee Self-Service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in HR management, Business management or related field OR equivalent work experience in Human Resources

Three years of HR experience, with at least one year in benefits and 401(k) administration

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Word

Experience working with HRIS systems, including report writing. Kronos experience highly desirable.

Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Company

Millennium Partners Sports Club Management LLC is an operator of six health clubs designed to help Members achieve their fitness goals. With personalized, five-star service, the six Clubs provide numerous amenities to meet Members' needs, including state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, extensive fitness and Mind Body programming, unique spas, and access to highly experienced wellness professionals.

The sports and fitness clubs within the company's portfolio include: The Sports Club/LA complexes in Boston, Miami, San Francisco, Washington D.C and New York's Upper East Side as well as Reebok Sports Club/NY. We provide all of our employees with a fun, friendly, team-oriented work environment and a free membership to the best health club in town!

Millennium Partners Sports Club Management LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits

For consideration, please send your resume in Word format with a cover letter and salary requirements to: jholland@mp-sportsclub.com.

www.thesportsclubla.com

John Hancock is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial, a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. The Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. John Hancock can be found on the internet at www.jhancock.com. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK.

Ensure effective administration of company retirement programs for all US employees.

• Provide customer service to US domiciled employees via toll free line, electronic mail inquiries.
• Administer the company-sponsored pension programs for terminated vested participants. This includes Cash Balance and prior Final Average Pay structures.
• Interpret plan information in administering current and previous plan provisions.
• Coordinate and review all pension calculation with third party administrator, research discrepancies.
• Collect and coordinate data for annual filings, valuation, and plan audits.
• Coordinate the processing and distribution of various pension, 401(k) related reports and statements, including but not limited to monthly Fixed Income fund Rate of Return and monthly all funds balances to varies internal department.
• Reconcile monthly 401(k) plans suspense accounts.
• Responsible for weekly 401(k) payrolls (ProBusiness and ADP down load) and HR files transmission to vendor.
• Liaise with Payroll, Trust, US Law, Corporate HR and Canadian HR departments as needed.
• Assist with decisions and rollout of Plan changes.
• Maintain documentation of all retirement plan processes and procedures.
• Ensure overall retirement plan processing is well controlled and efficient.
• Independent communication with customers and vendors.
• Assist with resolving retiree issues, particular "old" plans and programs.
• Maintain accounts payable and prepare journal entries relating to retirement plan administration. Reconcile retirement accounts monthly and resolve any outstanding items.
• Assist with training on retirement (defined benefit and defined contribution plans) benefits.
• Provide support and back-up for other team members.
• Assist with and/or lead retirement related projects as assigned.
• Assist with other Human Resources Shared Services projects as needed.

• B.S./B.A. in Human Resources or related field
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong analytical & research skills
• Understanding of payroll and employee laws
• A strong understanding of pension & 401(k) benefits
• 2-4 years progressive retirement plan administration

JOHN HANCOCK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - AA/F/M/D/V

APPLY ONLINE AT http://www.johnhancock.com/careers. Enter Job Number 0703864 in the "Search" field.

Global Consumer Products Company

Greater Columbus, Ohio

Director of Benefits for consumer products company with approx 6,000 employees to be responsible for leading the benefits team of 7. Company prioritizes health & wellness. Responsible for the design, development and ongoing management of all domestic benefit programs and oversight of international benefit plans.

10+ yrs exp in employee benefit planning, design and administration of plans, fast- paced environment, progressive culture. Knowledge of all benefit laws and regulations, exp managing staff and budget. Bkgd in global benefits and M&A is preferred. BA/BS degree req'd. Excellent compensation package includes bonus and stock. Relocation assistance available.

Under the general direction of the department Manager and exercising independent judgment and decision-making within the scope of the job, performs a variety of activities associated with the interpretation, administration and communication of benefits to eligible colleagues. The Benefits Administrator possesses and applies knowledge of benefit plans, their administration, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent related professional experience.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None required.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Knowledge of assigned benefits plans.

Proficiency in electronic systems supporting benefits enrollment and administration.

Skill in effective public speaking to small and large groups.

Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and benefits-driven HRIS systems.

Effective Customer Service skills.

Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Effective written and oral communications skills

Processing skills, such as handling of forms, inquiries and systems tests.

Problem solving skills.

Familiarity with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft.

In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Experience: 3 years business experience, including 2 years in Human Resources.

NESI (NonPublic Educational Services, Inc.) is an education organization providing much needed educational programs to at-risk youth and military personnel across the country. We offer an energetic team-oriented environment and the opportunity to be a vital part of our fast paced, challenging HR department.

Working with our Human Resources Manager, the successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to analyze and solve problems; manage multiple projects on tight deadlines; build positive customer relationships; have exceptional attention to detail and be a highly organized self-starter who handles challenges and deadlines well. We are seeking a seasoned benefits professional for a part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) with a possible flexible schedule.

The Benefits Specialist will provide strong technical assistance on a variety of benefit projects and programs. This position requires communication with multiple entities which includes corporate and regional offices, school locations nationwide, as well as external benefit vendors and agencies. Strong understanding of HR processes including benefit compliance rules and regulations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administer Company benefit plans according to the plan documents and regulatory requirements. Ensure plans and procedures are compliant with HIPAA, ERISA, USERRA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, and Section 125 regulations.
• Manage the administration of enrollments for the Service Contract Act (SCA) benefit plans.
• Assist employees with interpreting the Company benefits policies. Ensure that employees have an understanding of the benefits plans and how to access websites, materials and other information sources to better understand the benefit programs.
• Administer company 401(k) retirement plan; submit contributions, prepare 401(k) testing data and audit process. Submit Form 5500 to EBSA.
• Provide consultation to management regarding compliance matters such as non-discrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, SPD and SAR distribution.
• Administer and monitor various leaves policies, insuring compliance with FMLA regulations, providing appropriate documentation, and communication.
• Serve as resource for managers and employees on issues related to leaves of absences: medical, FMLA, and workers’ compensation.
• Maintain the HRIS benefits database for reporting and compliance purposes. Including maintaining current employee benefit information, develop and process reports using HRIS database and ADP payroll system. Analyze and research requested data ensuring the quality of data reported. Generate and distribute ad hoc reports as needed.
• Assist with our annual benefits open enrollment process
• Advise Manager on potential issues and solutions.

Requirements

5 or more years of senior level benefits experience. SCA experience helpful.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and HRIS systems.

Strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations governing employee benefits, compliance rules and regulations required.

Professional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Strong attention to detail along with the ability to prioritize assigned duties. Ability to juggle multiple projects with attention to detail and having solid follow-up skills are critical success factors in this position.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

Must have a sense of humor.

Diversity candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsible for day-to-day administration of employee benefits for all North American employees.

Responsibilities:

• Process all benefits paperwork in a timely manner.
• Input and maintain benefits data in Kronos HR system
• Send benefit information to vendor, manually or via file transfer when available
• Act as primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries via the Benefit Service Center phone line and e-mailbox
• Process all invoices for benefit premiums in an accurate and timely fashion, and track amounts for department metrics.
• Assist in performing audits to ensure accuracy of employee enrollment and premium payment
• Contact benefit carriers to facilitate problem resolution for eligibility, coverage and claim issues
• Assist in the annual Open Enrollment process
• Communicate with the Payroll Department to establish employee deductions and resolve any discrepancies
• Complete other general administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years experience in group insurance/benefits-related fields. Must be a customer service oriented individual who can handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must utilize sound business judgement in reviewing complex issues with appropriate escalation.

Proficiency in the MS Office Suite along with experience with Kronos Workforce or other Web-based HR/benefits software is required. Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to submit file transfers to vendors.