retirement benefits specialist

City of Norwalk, CT

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description of Work</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Position Definition: </b>Responsible for managing and analyzing employee benefits and the City of Norwalk&rsquo;s pension programs.<br>
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<b>General Duties:</b><br>
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Benefits Administration</p><br>
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Analysis and Management: Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience, and competitive trends in benefits programs. Recommend improvements to benefits plans, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements.</li><li>
Communication and Support: Act as the point of contact for employees regarding benefit queries and issues. Provide support in understanding their benefits, including how to enroll, make changes, and manage open enrollment.</li><li>
Vendor Management: Work with vendors, overseeing contracts and ensuring that services meet the needs of both the City and its employees.</li><li>
Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics tools to report on benefits trends, costs, and forecasts. Prepare analytical and technical reports for management.</li><li>
Project Management: Participate in or lead projects related to benefits enhancements, implementations, or changes.</li><li>
Budgeting and Cost Control: Assist in the budgeting process for employee benefits and work to control costs while maintaining high-quality benefits.</li><li>
Employee Education: Develop and conduct educational programs and materials to help employees understand their benefits and make informed decisions.</li></ul><br>
Retirement Administration<br>
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Maintaining Pension Records: Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of pension plan members, including their contributions, service years, and benefit entitlements.</li><li>
Calculating Benefits: Determining pension benefits based on plan rules and individual member records. This involves calculations for retirement, disability, or death benefits.</li><li>
Providing Customer Service: Assisting plan members with inquiries, providing information about pension benefits, options, and regulations.</li><li>
Benefit Payments: Administering the payment of pension benefits, including processing and verifying benefit claims and overseeing direct deposits or check payments.</li><li>
Educating Members: Conducting seminars or workshops to inform members about their pension benefits and any changes to the plan.</li><li>
Problem Resolution: Addressing and resolving issues or disputes related to pension benefits or contributions.</li></ul><br>
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Supervised By:</b> Receives general supervision from the Chief Human Resources Officer.<br>
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<b>Note:</b> The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task and responsibility. Incumbents would be required to attend relevant Board and Common Council Committee meetings which occur after normal work hours.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Knowledge of the administration of health, dental, life, retirement programs and lexible spending accounts. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential, as is proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate complex information clearly. Ability to read and understand pension regulations, union contracts and other documents to ascertain what healthcare and retirement benefits are provided. Excellent numerical and analytical skills. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with plan members and other stakeholders.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p>A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field, along with experience in benefits and pension administration and three years&rsquo; experience in the administration and operation of benefit plans which shall preferably include both pension and retirement plans.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>License or Certificate: </b>Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation preferred.<br>
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This position is a Grade 15.</p></div><br>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer</p></div></div></div>

Retirement and Benefits Specialist

Presbyterian SeniorCare Network

<div><p><b>Description</b><br>
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<p>Benefits and Retirement Plan Specialist &ndash; Oakmont</p><p></p><p><br>
Oakmont, PA &ndash; Full-time; M-F</p><p>
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network&rsquo;s gracious, tree-lined campus in Oakmont is home to Westminster Place, a personal care community; The Willows, a short-term rehab and skilled nursing care center; and Woodside Place, an innovative dementia care residence. Join our award-winning organization and make a positive impact on the lives of residents, their family members, and your team members every day!</p><p></p><p><br>
The Benefits and Retirement Plan Specialist manages the health and welfare programs and retirement plans for the Network. The role provides overall administrative day-to-day oversight of all health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, voluntary benefit, and short-term disability programs including assistance with team member questions; monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting; and overall compliance. The position will also manage the Network retirement plan for all campuses including retirement tracking, annual auditing, payroll contributions, and all compliance-related documentation.</p><p></p><p><br>
As part of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, you will be offered great PERKS and BENEFITS:</p><ul><li>
Competitive rates and generous Paid Time Off (FT can earn up to 21 days of paid time off per year in the first year).</li><li>
Affordable medical benefits, dental and vision benefits; employer-paid, short-term disability, company-paid life insurance for FT team members, and a Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match.</li><li>
Flexible schedules to accommodate your needs. Longer shifts may be available.</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement, Recognition Program, Team member Referral Bonuses, Free Parking, and much more!</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Requirements for the Benefits and Retirement Plan Specialist:</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, preferably in Human Resources, or four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>
Exhibit knowledge of principles and procedures for compensation and benefits and human resources information systems.</li></ul><ul><li>
Working knowledge of human resource systems; internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.</li><li>
Possess excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented.</li><li>
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and team members while maintaining confidentiality of records and specific circumstances.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
APPLY today; make a difference every day.</p></div><p></p>

Benefits and Retirement Plan Specialist

Barclays

<div><p>Join us as a &ldquo;Retirements and Benefit Specialist&rdquo;, where you will be part of HR Reward team and the subject matter expert in the management, construction, implementation and administration of various Pension and Benefit Plans at Barclays Asia mainly in Singapore.</p><p></p><p>
To be successful as a &ldquo;Retirements and Benefit Specialist&rdquo;, you should have experience with:</p><ul><li><p>
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to articulate and integrate numerous viewpoints. and influence across all levels of business including senior management.</p></li><li><p>
Strong attention to detail, independent and able to provide solutions and clarity in times of ambiguity.</p></li><li><p>
Degree/ University degree or relevant work experience.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Additional Skills:</p><ul><li><p>
Experience with Workday</p></li><li><p>
Project management and ability to work effectively to exacting deadlines.</p></li><li><p>
Proficient in Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.</p></li><li><p>
Mature and able to handle/manage highly sensitive and confidential information.</p></li><li><p>
Must be a team player, with an ability to demonstrate logic and common sense.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Basic/ Essential Qualifications:</p><ul><li><p>
Graduation</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.</p><p></p><p>
This role will be based out of Pune.</p>
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Purpose of the role</b></p><p>
To develop, implement and provide governance to employee retirement plans and benefits programmes, and provide counsel to resolve any related issues.</p><p></p><p><b>
Accountabilities</b></p><ul><li>
Responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the retirement plans and benefits programmes and processes aligned to the organisation&rsquo;s strategy and enabled by supporting technology where appropriate, including the resolution of any escalated retirement and benefits issues from colleagues and people leaders (either directly, through HR operational teams or through oversight of a third party).</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring that retirement plans and benefit programmes are delivered in a manner that is compliant with all applicable internal governance requirements and external regulation; staying up to date with applicable legislative and regulatory changes.</li><li>
Communication and engagement to educate employees and managers on the available retirement and benefit options, such as retirement, health insurance and other benefit solutions.</li><li>
Market research and the development of appropriate retirement and benefits strategy, administration and compliance, as appropriate.</li><li>
Identification, engagement and management of external vendors/ stakeholders to manage the administration and delivery of the retirement and benefits services and provision of advice and counsel to employees and people leaders where relevant.</li><li>
Oversight and governance to all cost elements relevant to the provision of the retirement and benefits plans; ensuring that costs are appropriately forecasted, managed in line with budgets and spend approvals, and any funding requirements are actively monitored and maintained.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Analyst Expectations</b></p><ul><li>
To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.</li><li>
Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise</li><li>
Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise</li><li>
They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.</li><li>
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L &ndash; Listen and be authentic, E &ndash; Energise and inspire, A &ndash; Align across the enterprise, D &ndash; Develop others.</li><li>
OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.</li><li>
Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.</li><li>
Partner with other functions and business areas.</li><li>
Takes responsibility for end results of a team&rsquo;s operational processing and activities.</li><li>
Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.</li><li>
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.</li><li>
Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.</li><li>
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.</li><li>
Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.</li><li>
Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.</li><li>
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.</li><li>
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.</li><li>
Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.</li><li>
Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.</li></ul><p></p><p>
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship &ndash; our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset &ndash; to Empower, Challenge and Drive &ndash; the operating manual for how we behave.</p></div>

Retirements and Benefits Specialist

UNC Charlotte

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>Administer employee benefits and services for the University.</div>
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<div><div><b>Primary Purpose of Position</b></div>
<div>Consult with employees, management, departments, governing bodies, vendors, and others regarding employee benefits and services provided, with a focus on administration of retirements, separations, other assigned program administration, and team functions.<br>
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This position must work with more than 4,000 faculty and staff, as well as temporary employees, to provide eligibility benefits.</div>
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<div><div><b>Summary of Position Responsibilities</b></div>
<div><div><b>Serve as lead benefits consultant for retirement plans:</b><br>
</div><ul><li>Conduct consultations (early, mid, end career) regarding options, eligibility, and steps to retire from Teachers&rsquo; State Employees&rsquo; Retirement System (TSERS); Optional Retirement Plan (ORP); Phased Retirement</li>
<li>Consult employees on supplemental retirement plans (contribution limits and plan rules, enrollment/changes/cancellations, and leave payout deferrals)</li>
<li>Enter and monitor retirement transactions</li>
<li>Responsible for monitoring contributions to prevent and address any compliance issues</li>
<li>Generate pension spiking calculations and report for TSERS participants</li>
<li>Calculate and process special separation allowances for eligible law enforcement</li>
<li>Assist former retirees</li><br>
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</ul><div>
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<b>Serve as lead benefits consultant for off-boarding:</b><br>
</div><ul><li>Employee Benefit Separations:<ul>
<li>Review reports and email communications to ensure all separations are captured for benefits actions needed</li>
<li>Enter and monitor transactions for benefits platforms and deductions</li>
<li>Send collection letters and complete exception requests when necessary</li>
</ul></li><li>Reduction in Force (RIF):<ul>
<li>Request Discontinuation Service Retirement (DSR) for TSERS participants, based on eligibility</li>
<li>Create the discussion guide for each employee</li>
<li>Consult employees on benefits options/impacts</li>
<li>Enter and monitor transactions for benefits platforms and deductions</li></ul><br>
</li>
</ul><div></div><br>
<div><b>Complete actions for portals/notifications:</b><br>
</div><ul><li>Benefit portal cases/tickets (eBenefits and Empyrean)</li>
<li>TSERS (reconciliations, errors, plan inquiries, rehire retiree report)</li>
<li>ORP: (vendor platform action items, entries in UNC System ORP database)</li>
<li>Supplemental Retirement (vendor platform action items, and payroll file load)</li>
</ul><div>
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<b>Other essential duties:</b><br>
</div><ul><li>Calculate Longevity Pay</li>
<li>Consult employees and adjust deductions in response to NC Flex Dependent Day Care discrimination testing results</li>
<li>Track Personal Leave offers/responses and coordinate system entries</li>
<li>Assist with benefits education/events (logistics, coordination, website updates, and communications)</li>
<li>Create/update and conduct benefits presentations, such as retirement planning, orientations, and annual/special enrollments</li>
<li>Provide backup support: (onboarding, prior service, qualifying life events, benefit platform tasks, payroll file loads)</li>
<li>Responsible for process documentation/improvements, and other duties as assigned</li>
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<div><div><b>Minimum Education/Experience</b></div>
<ul><li>Related Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and three years of HR benefits experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience (degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions).</li>
<li>Advanced Excel Skills</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to a diverse workforce</li>
</ul>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience</b></div>
<ul><li>Benefits administration experience, to include retirement consultation</li>
<li>State benefits experience a plus</li>
<li>Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports</li>
<li>Ability to deliver effective presentations to large and small audiences</li>
</ul>
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<div><div><b>Necessary Certifications/Licenses</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Preferred Certifications/Licenses</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Special Notes to Applicants</b></div>
<ul><li>The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report</li>
<li>The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the <i>finalist</i>.</li>
<li>Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.</li>
<li>UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: <b>https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/</b>
</li>
</ul></div><br>
<div><div><b>Posting Open Date</b></div> <div>10/24/2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Posting Close Date</b></div> <div>11/05/2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div> <div>No</div>
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<div><div><b>Proposed Hire Date</b></div> <div>12/01/2025</div>
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<div><div><b>If time-limited please indicate appointment end date</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Contact Information</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Benefits Consultant

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington

<div><p><b>Full-time </b><b>position starting at $33.56 - $38.46/hr (D.O.E) with COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
</b></li><li><b>Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
</b></li><li><b>Generous PTO, paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations, 13 days of paid holidays, plus a personal holiday
</b></li><li><b>CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan
</b></li><li><b>Employee assistance program<br>
</b></li></ul><p></p><br>
<p><b>Agency Description:
</b></p><p><b>At Catholic Community Services of Western Washington and the Archdiocesan Housing Authority, we are committed to compassion, diversity, excellence, justice and stewardship. We are an activist agency for change, working to eliminate poverty and social injustice.
</b></p><p><b>We come from all walks of life, cultural heritages and faith traditions. We fulfill the Catholic Church&rsquo;s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, culturally competent and professional services that strengthen, and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life.
</b></p><p><b>Position Description:
</b></p><p><b>The Senior Benefits &amp; Leave Specialist will have responsibility for administering employee leaves and benefits in accordance with carrier contracts, including medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, FMLA, PFML (Washington), FSA and COBRA, retirement (403b), pension and Workers Compensation. This position supports for an employee base of around 900. They will be responsible for compliance with federal, state and local regulations affecting health, welfare and retirement benefits and adherence to established company policies. They will provide training and quality assurance support to the HR Generalist on leave and benefits administration. They will also provide consultation to the HR team on workers compensation and complex employee leave and benefits issues.
</b></p><p></p><p><b>The Senior Benefits &amp; Leave Specialist will also provide training and technical assistance on the HRIS platforms, including the implementation of new platforms. They will partner with HR leadership to provide data analysis to inform agency leadership decisions.
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:
</b></p><p><b>Reporting </b><b>&amp; </b><b>HRIS </b><b>:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Provide training and technical assistance to employees and managers on HRIS and benefits platforms.
</b></li><li><b>Support HR data analytics efforts by building reports and providing data analysis to inform HR and management decisions.
</b></li><li><b>Liaison with agency leaders and stakeholders on implementation of new HRIS and data management tools.
</b></li><li><b>Runs and submits monthly eligibility adjustment reports and monthly termination status report. Work with HR team to ensure data accuracy and resolve issues as needed.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Protected Leave </b><b>Administration:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Process and administer medical leave and disability accommodation requests for employees including FMLA, PFML, Workers Compensation, ADA, and long-term disability.
</b></li><li><b>Communicate leave status updates, needs and responsibilities with all stakeholders to include payroll, managers and employees.
</b></li><li><b>Effectively interpret and administer leave policies, rules, and have an array of knowledge relating to employee leave and disability policies and law.
</b></li><li><b>Train HR Generalist on leave and benefits policies and procedures and provide ongoing technical assistance and quality assurance support.
</b></li><li><b>Provide consultation to HR team members on complex employee leave and benefits issues.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Workers </b><b>Compensation:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Assist employees with Workers Compensation claims.
</b></li><li><b>Work with claims management service to resolve claims.
</b></li><li><b>Support HR leadership in resolving workers compensation claims.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefits </b><b>Administration:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Coordinate benefit programs including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability, life and flexible spending.
</b></li><li><b>Research and respond to employee questions regarding all aspects of employee benefits and act as a liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
</b></li><li><b>Responsible for the input and maintenance of all employee data in HRIS systems and benefits information in vendor websites where a carrier feed does not exist, including processing benefit enrollments, changes and terminations, as well as COBRA.
</b></li><li><b>Troubleshoot carrier feed issues by working with current HRIS and insurance vendors.
</b></li><li><b>Work closely with payroll to ensure accuracy of employee data, including hires, employee changes, benefits deductions and terminations.
</b></li><li><b>Maintain benefit records for all employees annually during open enrollment and routinely for employee qualifying events such as new hires, new benefits, family status changes, and all related plan activities; analyze enrollment data regularly to ensure accuracy.
</b></li><li><b>Present pension eligible report to HR leadership before implementation.
</b></li><li><b>Coordinate annual Open Enrollment and benefit related events.
</b></li><li><b>Maintains </b><b>regulatory </b><b>notices, </b><b>reporting </b><b>fillings </b><b>and </b><b>forms </b><b>including, </b><b>but </b><b>not </b><b>limited </b><b>to: ACA mandates, non-discrimination </b><b>testing, </b><b>etc.
</b></li><li><b>Responsible for reviewing and reconciling monthly benefit invoices.
</b></li><li><b>Facilitate new hire and benefits orientations.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefit </b><b>Billing:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Review benefits billing statements prepared by HR Generalist to ensure accuracy and compliance.
</b></li><li><b>Reconcile and balance billing statement against benefit enrollment reports.
</b></li><li><b>Prepare check requests for all insurance billing statements.
</b></li><li><b>Maintain copies of all billing documents in files.
</b></li><li><b>Mail out payment to carriers.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefit </b><b>Audit </b><b>&amp; </b><b>Compliance:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Following open enrollment, audit benefit forms against system reports to ensure accuracy.
</b></li><li><b>Per pay period audit the unused deductions report and contact staff to resolve the issues. Inform HR Director of unusual circumstances.
</b></li><li><b>Run reports for ACA measurement periods. In collaboration with the HR Director, track employee hours for ACA determination. Send eligibility letters and benefit packets.
</b></li><li><b>Run reports (New Hires, Promos, Transfer) to ensure that all eligible staff is on benefits and their salary grade coincide with their benefit deduction.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Administrative </b><b>Support:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Perform basic administrative tasks associated with the HR function, and participate in HR Initiatives.
</b></li><li><b>Establish strong relationships and collaborate well with HR colleagues and staff.
</b></li><li><b>Maintain benefit forms and enrollment packets.
</b></li><li><b>Provide basic policy interpretation, benefit eligibility and coverages, training opportunities and requirements, and general workplace questions.
</b></li><li><b>Attend Human Resource meetings as needed.
</b></li><li><b>Assist with special projects.
</b></li><li><b>Other duties as assigned.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>BA in Human Resource Management, Business or related field. May be substituted for on the job experience.
</b></li><li><b>Minimum 6 years' experience in benefits and leave administration, including FMLA, PFML, ADA, ACA measurements, workers comp, etc.
</b></li><li><b>Technology focused and driven, HRIS database (ADP preferred) ability to analyze data and identify employee trends.
</b></li><li><b>Demonstrate an acumen of successfully tracking and dispositioning employee eligibility, and leave-related reporting and documentation compliance.
</b></li><li><b>Sets priorities and manages work flow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of transactions and other responsibilities.
</b></li><li><b>Strong ability to problem-solve, set and meet deadlines, communicate, work under pressure, organize, prioritize, manage multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment.
</b></li><li><b>Excellent attention to detail and ability to self-check work.
</b></li><li><b>Adaptable </b><b>to </b><b>new </b><b>or </b><b>changing </b><b>circumstances, </b><b>sensitive </b><b>to </b><b>employee needs, </b><b>self- </b><b>motivated
</b></li><li><b>Ability to carry out multiple tasks with both concrete and abstract variables. Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and professionalism.
</b></li><li><b>Ability to adapt quickly and implement changes with policy and practices to support organizational, state and federal leave requirements
</b></li><li><b>Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
</b></li><li><b>Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork.
</b></li><li><b>Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS
</b><br>
<b>The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.<br>
</b></li></ul><p></p><br>
<p><b>EMPLOYEE PLEDGE
</b></p><div></div><div><p><b>We will not tolerate attitudes, behaviors, or statements that alienate, offend, or injure
</b></p><p><b>any person associated with CCS because of their racial or ethnic origin.
</b></p><p><b>We will enable and support all efforts to become aware of and eliminate racism
</b></p><p><b>and racist behaviors within CCS and the broader community.
</b></p><p><b>We will take exceptional steps to identify and root out such biases, especially where there appear
</b></p></div><p><b>to be long-standing, institutional patterns of unacceptable behavior or lack of performance. </b><b>.<br>
</b></p><p></p><br>
<p><b>Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.
</b></p><p><b>Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.</b></p></div><p></p>

HR Senior Benefits & Leaves Specialist

Spire Energy

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Analyst, Retirement &amp; Benefits in our downtown St. Louis location. This Analyst will be part of a team responsible for the development, implementation and administration of various retirement and savings programs.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Duties and Responsibilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Research and respond to inbound calls and emails from employees and retirees regarding items such as address changes, pension payment details, 401(k) loans and withdrawals, and provide contact information for internal departments, plan recordkeepers and vendors as appropriate</li><li>
Schedule and coordinate meetings for multiple Spire retirement committees (Retirement Plans Committee, 401(k) Investment Review Committee, and Pension Investment Review Committee)</li><li>
Review weekly and monthly reports for accuracy</li><li>
Access and review retiree records in the document management system</li><li>
Respond to income verification requests from retirees</li><li>
Track death notifications and report to appropriate internal departments</li><li>
Assist with data requests for annual 401(k), pension and health plan audits</li><li>
Run, review and save ad hoc and scheduled reports in the Fidelity PSW and US Bank systems</li><li>
Support bi-weekly 401(k) contribution reconciliation and funding process</li><li>
Assist with tracking and paying invoices</li><li>
Provide support for union negotiations</li><li>
Support the day-to-day administration of Total Rewards systems and connections to third-party vendors, including managing eligibility, data integrity, reviewing, tracking and managing specifications documents</li><li>
Support project efforts as needed</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Characteristics and Competencies</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
High degree of integrity, sensitivity and professionalism in dealing with confidential information and issues</li><li>
Ability to adapt to changing environment</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills; including high level of tact and diplomacy</li><li>
Excellent attention to detail</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
None</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Education (certifications, licenses)</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree <b>REQUIRED</b>, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Human Resources, or similar business discipline</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required knowledge, skill and abilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
1+ years of experience in qualified or non-qualified retirement plan administration <b>REQUIRED</b></li><li>
2+ years of experience in Human Resources preferred</li><li>
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret and communicate data</li><li>
Strong oral and written communication skills
</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
</li><li>ADP and SuccessFactors experience preferred</li><li>
Ability to foster positive vendor relationships</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Physical demands, environment and schedule</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Work is performed in a shared, open-office environment</li><li>
Hybrid Working Hours: Typically, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with the option to work remote 2 days per week following onboarding</li><li>
Requires work during nonstandard business hours with occasional travel
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company Overview</b></h2></div><div><p>
At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It&rsquo;s a simple idea, but one that&rsquo;s at the heart of our business. We&rsquo;re dedicated to understanding our customers&rsquo; needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.</p><p>
And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire culture to life:
</p><ul><li>We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance.
</li><li>We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.</li><li>
We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone&rsquo;s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.</li><li>
We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what&rsquo;s right, even when it&rsquo;s hard</li></ul><p>
By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Posting Requirements</b></h2></div><div><p>
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.</p><p>
Spire and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual&rsquo;s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.</p></div></div></div>

Analyst, Retirement & Benefits

KONE

<div><p><i>As the world&rsquo;s cities grow more complex, people&rsquo;s need to move quickly becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create the new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference.
</i></p><p></p><p><i>It's time to make a move. Join our flow.
</i></p><p></p><p>KONE is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Performance &amp; Reward Specialist responsible for supporting compensation, employee benefits, and performance management programs for KONE colleagues across the <b>GCC region and Egypt </b>.
</p><p></p><p>The role is part of a &lsquo;Performance &amp; Reward&rsquo; team including Compensation and Benefits professionals across the Middle East Turkiye Africa &amp; APM as well as being a business partner to our local KONE teams. The successful candidate will report to the Regional Performance &amp; Rewards Manager based in Dubai. This position is based in Egypt.
</p><p></p><p><i>What will you be doing?
</i></p><ul><li>Support the use of compensation, benefits, and performance management policies, processes, and practices throughout the region to help attract, retain, and engage employees
</li><li>Partner with Performance and reward Manager and local P&amp;C teams to support our annual global processes ( <b>salary reviews </b>, global bonus scheme, and performance management) with reporting, analytics, training, and communication
</li><li>Work with the global Performance &amp; Reward team and HR Operations to ensure annual processes are set up correctly to ensure smooth and successful programs
</li><li>Provide support, analysis, and advice on <b>job evaluations
</b></li><li>Use external market data from salary surveys to benchmark our competitive position and <b>create internal salary ranges
</b></li><li>Analyse and evaluate external and internal data and market trends to help inform decision-making and develop our compensation and benefits offering
</li><li>Be the expert in Workday to provide reporting and data analytical support
</li><li>Participate and contribute to country projects, working with the performance and reward managers to develop our compensation and benefit offering
</li><li>Provide support for managers on queries relating to compensation and benefits and global mobility
</li><li>Support the KMTA P&amp;R Manager on projects and day-to-day topics as required
 </li></ul><p></p><p><i>What are we looking for?
</i></p><ul><li>5 years of HR experience, including in compensation and benefits. Working in a matrix structure in a global organization will be an advantage.
</li><li><b>Salary survey methodology </b>used (Mercer, Aon, Tower Watson&hellip;.) &ndash; Mercer is a real +
</li><li><b>Excel advanced level is a must </b>(knowledge of formula VLOOKUP, pivot tables, graph)
</li><li>Good communication, presentation and expression skills
</li><li>Experience in using and running reports in a leading HR system (such as Workday)
</li><li>Fluent in both spoken and written English
</li><li>Excellent data analytical skills and attention to detail skills
</li><li>Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders
</li><li>Proactive, adaptable to collaborate with various cultures and working models, and have a resourceful attitude
</li></ul><p></p><p><i>At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
</i></p><p></p><p><i>At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
</i></p><p></p><p>Read more on <i>www.kone.com/careers</i></p></div>

Total Rewards & Benefits Senior Specialist

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