Manage all Health and Welfare vendor relationships and their continued financial viability and legal compliance. Manage program analysis, employee communications, data analysis, systems data interface and operational escalations.

Job Description :

• Develop and manage relationship plans with all Health & Welfare vendors to ensure they are meeting our business needs.
• Manage consulting and broker relationships.
• Provide strategic direction to internal and external resources for annual open enrollment process.
• Assist in the development and review of all written materials benefit communications materials.
• Oversee the update of content for the Benefits Portal and Knowledge Base.
• Manage vendor performance via monthly partnership calls and bi-annual review meetings.
• Negotiate, monitor & report on performance guarantees results across all H&W vendors.
• Complete annual vendor analysis and present recommendations on vendor and plan design to leadership team.
• Proactively seek program improvements
• Monitor, analyze, and present quarterly financial status of plans and programs to ensure sustainability and anticipate the actions needed to manage cost trends to the CVS business model.
• Manage the escalation of complex benefits inquiries and appeals.
• Manage annual HMO renewal process.
• Support Compliance Manager in areas of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Develop and supervise staff of two Benefit Analysts.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Public administration, Marketing, Law or other related field.
• Benefits Certification, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, or Certified Benefits Professional preferred.
• SHRM certification a plus
• Professional Association membership a plus.
• Five to ten years of Health & Welfare plan design experience.
• Experience in consulting on methods and models of benefits programs

Understand Benefits systems and operations.

• Strong knowledge of Human Resources as a discipline including the various functions of Payroll, Compensation, HR Administration, and Employee Relations.
• Ability to regularly handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficient analytical and project management experience.
• Multi-tasking and working in fast paced environment.
• Supplier relations or network management experience required.
• Ability to develop rapport with client management and maintain strong working relationships; successfully manages customer expectations.
• Proven negotiations skills and able to establish common ground to focus on win-win outcomes.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; Exceptional presentation skills.
• Analysis and problem solving.

Please visit http://www.cvs.com/careers and refer to requistion SSC2079.

BBN Technologies, an established leader in the research and development of advanced technologies, is seeking a Manager of Compensation and Benefits to join a dynamic team of human resources professionals at our Cambridge, Massachusetts headquarters.

This position is responsible for the hands-on management of BBN's Compensation and Benefits functions. BBN continually strives to improve upon our competitive compensation and benefit policies and plans as a way of attracting and retaining employees while remaining cost efficient. The individual in this role must be able to develop, implement and administer compensation and benefit programs that support the organization's strategic objectives in the areas of base and incentive compensation, equity compensation, health and welfare programs, and retirement programs.

The position directly supervises two exempt-level employees.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Analyze and develop competitive compensation strategies
• Chair the Compensation and Benefits Committees
• Participate in compensation surveys
• Build and maintain job descriptions and job level definitions, conducting job evaluations when necessary
• Provide hands-on analysis, data retrieval, reporting, and backup support to all benefits and compensation functions
• Manage Systems, including HRIS, HR iweb, benefits and performance management.
• Help develop and implement benefits and compensation policies and procedures
• Act as a Liaison with Payroll and Government Compliance Departments
• Work with our insurance broker, benefits providers, insurers and vendors to evaluate and acquire benefit plans and contracts
• Develop and deliver communication materials and presentations on benefit programs
• Manage workers' compensation, STD, LTD and FMLA programs
• Remain current on state and federal law and ensure legal compliance (ie. ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA, and EEO/AAP) and participate in various audit activities
• Ensure compliance with law regarding the retention of HR records and files
• Prepare and report HR-related metrics on a monthly basis
• Maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external vendors and customers

Job Requirements include the following:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years applicable experience
• Prior supervisory / people management experience
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Systems experience and work with ADP is a plus
• Professional certification preferred; e.g. PHR, SPHR, CCP, and/or CBC

BBN Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Please apply using BBN's Online Response Form at: https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=715&ji=2206314&sn=I

The Compensation and Benefits Specialist supports the HRIS, Compensation, and Benefits functions,providing accurate data entry and transactions, and first point of contact for employee questions. Under the direction of the Senior Benefits Analyst and Associate Director, the Specialist provides counseling, advocacy, problem solving, and transaction processing for various health, welfare, and other benefits programs. In addition, the Specialist manages leave administration and develops and conducts employee education programs. As a member of the HR Department, the Specialist is a resource for helping with special projects and other administrative responsibilities as assigned, including basic compensation administration.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily administration and maintenance of employee benefits plans and programs.
• Manage Workers' Compensation, LTD, FMLA, and other leaves.
• Manage administration of COBRA and FSA through relationship with vendor.
• Develop and provide education, communication, and training on employee benefits.

Requirements:

Experience in employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, life, BTA,AD&D, LTD, FSA, and Workers' Compensation.

Excellent customer service orientation and project management approach.

Commitment to continuous improvement and meticulous attention to detail.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, and other statutory requirements.

Exposure to both nonprofit and union environments helpful.

For more information or to apply, please visit our web site at http://careers.wgbh.org.

Reporting to the Director, Compensation, Benefits, & HRIS, you will be responsible for all tactical areas related to the U.S. benefits program covering approximately 1,200 employees, including health & welfare plans, FSA, 401(k) plan, and ESPP.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Ongoing administration of benefits, including processing of enrollments, qualified status changes, and terminations; monitoring and tracking of STD/LTD claims; etc
• Auditing and reconciling 401(k) plan data
• Processing and reconciling monthly benefit invoices
• Presenting benefits information at new employee orientation
• Acting as liaison with carriers to resolve issues, order materials, etc.
• Providing ongoing support to the HR team with regards to benefit matters
• Researching complex benefit issues as necessary within regulatory requirements and plan provisions
• Assisting with the roll-out of various employee events, including annual benefits fair and health and welfare open enrollment
• Maintaining employee benefit files

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with preferred emphasis in business or human resources
• Minimum of two years of solid benefits experience related to health & welfare plans, cafeteria plans, and 401(k) plans
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environment (IRS, DOL, HIPAA, COBRA, Section 125, etc)
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• CEBS designation or current participation in CEBS program a plus
• Familiarity with HRIS required with experience related to ADP Enterprise and Citrix Reportwriter preferred

BENETEMPS, INC., a leader in the placement of contract Employee Benefit and Human Resource professionals nationwide, is currently recruiting defined benefit professionals for excellent opportunities with a number of employers in the Boston area.

Use your defined benefit plan knowledge and experience to move to the next level of your career:

• Define systems specs and complete testing prior to system delivery
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and key resource for day-to-day
• Perform manual pension calculations
• Review correspondence looking for potential problem patterns
• Respond to technical questions from plan sponsors/participants
• Interpret plan documents and SPD’s
• Ensure quality service
• Pension plan administration
• and more

To be considered for this or to see other BENETEMPS opportunities throughout the US, please visit us at www.BENETEMPS.com, click the “Join the Team” button to register and upload your resume. Or send your resume to resumes@BENETEMPS.com. Please specify “NEB3528” in the subject line.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.BeneTemps.com. Follow the “Jobs “ link to see just some of the opportunities we are working on today and check back frequently as new jobs arrive regularly.

Bachelor's degree required, at least three (3) year of human resources experience. Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws and coordination of benefit plans. Work requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing which may include developing correspondence, explaining procedures and enforcing policies and regulations in difficult situations. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, proficient skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience working with a human resources information system, API preferred. Responsible for administering all leaves of absence ensuring that federal and state regulations and company policies are adhered to and administered consistently. Processes leave requests in a timely manner reviewing and assessing leave documentation, determining approvals and denials, and designating type of leave. Acts as a resource on leave issues to employees and supervisors. Ensures that leave rights are granted and employees' rights are protected while minimizing impact to productivity by limiting the length of the leave to that which is required by law.

We are currently seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to join our team!

The Senior Benefits Analyst will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Benefits area and serve as project manager for a variety of special projects. This role will be responsible for the administration of the retirement plans, the leaves of absence and overall departmental procedures, also serving as the resident Oracle expert. The role will have responsibility for the Benefits portal and customer service, benefits invoicing and maintenance of benefits records.

The primary accountabilities for this position include:

Oversee the annual enrollment processes and the related year-end tasks. This includes Oracle updates and testing, over-age dependents, Medicare D, COBRA enrollment, domestic partner affidavits and employee communications.

Serve as project manager for the major communications projects: new hire booklet, personalized benefits statement and annual enrollment.

Ensure smooth operations for the department by fully understanding Oracle and resolving problems. Serve as liaison to Payroll. Oversee maintenance of departmental procedures for all processes. Escalate Oracle issues to Blink or IT support as needed. Provide guidance to other members of benefits team.

Administration of the 401(k) plan and Canadian DB plan to include biweekly remittances, interface uploads, regulatory filings and other related duties.

Administration of the Canadian benefits from new hire enrollment to termination. Responsible for timely payment of monthly invoices.

Monitor the Benefits portal to ensure its content is current and complete. Actual technical updates may be handled by others.

Provides employees and HR generalists with information regarding benefits administration and the application of policies and procedures. Conducts follow-up to insure responses are made in a timely manner.

Administers the various leave of absence programs including FMLA, STD, and LTD. Keep managers current on leave status for their employees.

Assist employees with utilization of internal and external benefits related self-service technologies.

Generate routine and ad hoc management reports.

The qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field preferred
• 5 + years experience in benefits-related field
• Knowledge of benefit laws COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, etc.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems and/or payroll applications preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Day-to-day administration of employee benefit plans (health and welfare, life, disability, Section 125 and COBRA) including implementation of new benefit programs and annual benefit enrollments.

Preparation of documentation for Section 125 and COBRA clients.

Remain current on legislative and IRS changes relative to plan regulations and procedure changes to ensure compliance with benefit policies and procedures.

Excellent written and communication skills are essential and any applicant should be proficient in MS office software, including Word and Excel.