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Workers' Compensation Claims Representative (Mid West) Are you a seasoned workers' compensation professional ready to tackle the most complex and challenging claims? We're seeking an experienced Senior Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster to independently manage high-risk, catastrophic, and litigated workers' compensation claims across multiple jurisdictions. In this role, you'll use your expertise to make critical compensability decisions, develop litigation strategies with legal counsel, and manage everything from Medicare Set Asides to subrogation recovery. You'll work autonomously while demonstrating claims advocacy through empathetic communication with injured workers, employers, and medical professionals. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff, lead special projects, and truly make an impact by bringing early resolutions to complex claims while ensuring fair, prompt, and good faith handling practices. The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of workers' compensation indemnity claims experience, including proven success with high-risk and litigated claims. You'll need comprehensive knowledge of workers' compensation statutes across multiple jurisdictions, medical and legal terminology, and litigation processes. This remote position requires residence in the Mid West States, along with strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently, and a valid driver's license. If you're looking to leverage your expertise while enjoying autonomy and the chance to mentor others, this senior-level role offers the challenge and growth you've been seeking. Interested candidates, please contact Melissa Colley at melissacolley@dgacareers.com or 929-295-7390. If you are in contact with another DGA Recruiter please connect with them directly regarding this opportunity.

Crafting Brighter Futures for Businesses & Families across the US At the forefront of specialized financial services, we help families safeguard their assets and promise a profound purpose: ensuring a brighter future for every client. As a Benefits Representative, you play a pivotal role in helping families protect their assets and secure their futures. You'll be the face of our company, embodying our values and commitment. Primary Responsibilities: Engage with clients to understand their financial goals and concerns. Present tailored solutions to safeguard their assets effectively. Maintain a pulse on the industry, ensuring you offer the best and most updated advice. Foster relationships and ensure our clients always have someone they can turn to. Why Work With Us? Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the benefits of a full-time role that has flexible hours. Unlimited Earning Potential: Your dedication determines your earnings*. Company Culture: At our company people are ambitious but respectful, high-energy, and treat every member like family. We do (optional) company outings frequently! Grow with Us: Dive into continuous learning and development opportunities. Application Process: Submit Your Application: No stringent qualifications needed. We believe in potential. Virtual Company Overview: Once your application is in, you'll receive an invite to a virtual overview, detailing everything you need to know about the position. This session lasts 20-30 minutes, and you can self-schedule at your convenience, often on the same day. Interact with Us: During the overview, you'll have the chance to chat with our team members and ask any questions. FAQs: When will I hear back after applying? Typically, within 24 hours. Is there any specific software I need for the virtual overview? No, our platform is accessible through any standard web browser. Details will be provided in the invitation. What's the growth trajectory for a Benefits Representative? Our focus is on continuous learning and development. Many of our reps have seen exponential career growth within our organization. * This is a commission only role with average earnings of $65,000+ in the first year and uncapped room for rapid growth based on performance. State and federal laws require licensing to sell certain insurance products. Ability to obtain a license is required.

) Empowering Digital Transformation through Social Media & IT Services With over 20 years of experience in managing customer services across inbound and outbound segments, specifically in the Telecom and international sectors, I lead a dynamic company focused on providing innovative Social Media and IT solutions. Our goal is to help businesses thrive in the digital era by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and tailored strategies. What we are looking We are seeking a skilled benefits specialist to join the HR department of our organization. You will administrate our employee benefits program, ensuring that employees are able to enroll for pension and health insurance options and that they know how their benefits work. To be successful in this position, the benefits specialist should have excellent organizational skills and a solid understanding of various benefits processes. Top candidates will also be strong communicators, able to explain relevant legal and tax information to employees. Benefits Specialist Responsibilities: Ensuring employees know what benefits are offered by the company. Assisting employees with the enrollment process for savings and insurance schemes. Answering any questions employees have about their benefits. Communicating with insurance and savings providers to resolve issues. Conducting presentations that educate employees about their benefits. Informing employees about any changes to the benefits structure. Ensuring the company's benefits and leave-of-absence policies comply with the law. Keeping up-to-date records of each employee's benefits profile. Calculating what the cost to company is for each benefit offered. Benefits Specialist Requirements: Degree in human resources. Experience working in human resources and benefits management. CEBS, CMS, or GBA certification preferred. Strong computer literacy and experience with payroll software. Excellent interpersonal skills. Highly organized work ethic.

The Waisman Pavel Organization is a partner of Globe Life : AIL, the largest union labeled supplemental benefits company for 74+ years. We work with over 30,000 unions and associations. As a result of our growing client base, we are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team and serve working families. Sales experience is valued but not required. The Job Setting up appointments to meet with our clients virtually to activate their requested benefits package Conducting meetings via Zoom with our existing clientele to review and update their current benefits Maintaining quality control Building client base and relationships What's in it for you? Work from home full time Weekly advances and bonuses Leads are provided (no cold calling required) Monthly residual income (renewals after 8-12 months) Flexible Schedule Opportunity for growth and advancement Annual trips at exciting exotic locations (2016 Puerto Rico, 2017 Cancun, 2018 Disney, 2019 Las Vegas, 2020 Bahamas, 2021 Cancun, 2022 Las Vegas) All employees are fully unionized as well we work strictly with union members (members who request our benefits and their sponsors) Qualifications Time management (as you'll be working a flexible schedule) Strong work ethic Coachable Basic computer literacy Must pass criminal record check upon hire Most union workers have great benefits through their workplace. However, when they leave, change jobs, or retire, typically all or a bulk of their benefits are gone. The job of the unions is to protect their employees, so theyve negotiated with our company to provide benefits that not only fill in any gaps, but also last their entire lives. Our client provides these members with value and unbeatable customer service. That's what makes us so successful. If you are looking for a career with flexibility and opportunity unlimited, please send us your resume. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Commission, bonuses and renewals, We will be conducting interviews online. Complete in-house training will also be done online, as this is a 100% remote position. Experience: Customer service skills Preferred: At least 1 year PI08d45f495176-31181-38517464

(US-Remote) with hourly payout as per Experience Benefits Specialist (Leave of Absence) - NYC Hybrid Join our team as a Benefit Specialist where you will play a crucial role in managing company benefits programs. You will be responsible for overseeing leave administration and serve as the primary contact to employees for leave of absence inquiries. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide expertise on CBPS benefit programs, leave of absence, and accommodations. Manages leave administration process from initial notification through return to work. Requests certifications/medical documentation to determine leave eligibility Maintains follow up throughout leave period and provides updates to manager. Partner with Regional HRBP to provide guidance on leave, benefit, and disability laws. Facilitates interactive discussions for accommodation requests. Maintains knowledge of state and federal laws regarding benefits, leave, and ADA. REQUIREMENTS 2-5 years of Benefits & Leave Administration experience Bachelor's Degree required Experience with FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD Strong knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to leave and benefits Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, & HRIS systems COVID-19 vaccination required What We Offer An opportunity to be a part of an established team with a global organization! Competitive pay package Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k options Opportunities for training and career development within the company This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for employee benefits administration. If you meet the qualifications and are looking to grow your career in HR, we encourage you to apply today! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Leave Administration (FMLA): 2 years (Required)

Boutique law firm is seeking an ERISA/Employee Benefits Attorney with a minimum of four years of legal or relevant industry experience in the ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation space. The ideal candidate will be skilled in addressing client inquiries and simplifying complex legal issues. Qualifications Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Advising employers on retirement and welfare benefit plans in compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. Working with qualified defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans. Strong understanding of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks, including IRS and DOL correction programs. Handling nonqualified deferred compensation plans, equity compensation, and retention programs. Managing employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements in mergers and acquisitions. Advising on health and welfare benefit plans. Drafting plan documents and summary plan descriptions, negotiating service provider contracts, and reviewing investment management agreements. Counseling plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance and fiduciary best practices, with an emphasis on plan governance. Experience with benefit plans for non-profit organizations, including 403(b), 457(b), and 457(f) plans. Familiarity with governmental and church employee benefit plans. Understanding of investment products used in retirement plans, such as annuity contracts. Knowledge of Multiple Employer Plans and Pooled Employer Plans. Candidate Profile Successful candidates will have: A J.D. from a nationally recognized law school. Strong research, analytical, and writing skills. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. A collaborative and team-oriented mindset. Additional Information This position can be fully remote. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in their home jurisdiction. Licensure in California is a plus but not required.

It's an exciting time to join the WellSense Health Plan, a growing regional health insurance company with a 25-year history of providing health insurance that works for our members, no matter their circumstances. Job Summary: Responsible for the daily supervision of the Coordination of Benefits (COB) team. This may include distributing daily assignments and monitoring the performance and productivity of the Coordination of Benefits team. Implements policies and procedures and resolves complex issues to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness. Maintains compliance with state and federal requirements. Supports the Manager in day-to-day operations and focused initiatives. Functions as the liaison between providers and Plan staff as it relates to Coordination of Benefits. Our Investment in You: · Full-time remote work · Competitive salaries · Excellent benefits Key Functions/Responsibilities: · Supervises all activities of the COB staff. · Monitors and evaluates the quality, timeliness and accuracy of department processes including claims, appeals, phone calls and COB Medicare files. · Monitors and evaluates metrics and quality reports and develops actions plans in conjunction with HR as needed. Maintains appropriate reporting to assure compliance with all departmental standards and policies. · Maintains current, in-depth knowledge of all WellSense benefits, provider network development, contract, configuration issues, Medicaid and Medicare billing practices. · Responsible for maintaining accurate and consistent updated OPL policies, processes and procedures and related training manuals. · Participates in staff hiring, work allocation and scheduling, training and professional development, performance management and related supervisory activities. · Collaborates with other department supervisors in the planning, development and coordination of department specific and cross-functional initiatives. · Facilities team meetings. · Collaborates with other departments to resolve operational issues. Supervision Exercised: · Supervises staff of 10-20 people Supervision Received: · Indirect supervision is received weekly Qualifications: Education: · Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Business related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required. Experience: · 6 or more years of experience in a managed care, healthcare, or managed care setting is required. · A minimum of 3 years in a leadership role or equivalent training, mentoring, and directing others. Preferred/Desirable: · Experience working in a Manage Care Organization for Mass Health desired. · Experience two (2) years Facets/QNXT (TriZetto) Certification or Conditions of Employment: · Pre-employment background check Competencies, Skills, and Attributes: · Detailed knowledge of COB payment methodologies, order of benefit determinations, Medicare & Medicaid eligibility rules and industry standard COB practices. · Strong investigative, analytic and negotiation skills. · Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook required. · Proficiency in the use of OnBase, Crystal Reports and Facets claim processing system preferred. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead others. · Ability to successfully plan, organize and manage projects. · Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and use appropriate judgment to solve day to day issues. · Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills. · Ability to adapt with complex changes within the industry. · Proven history of excellent customer service outcomes. · Ability to train subordinate staff required with the ability to lead and direct others. Working Conditions and Physical Effort: · Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position. · Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. · No or very limited physical effort required. · No or very limited exposure to physical risk. About WellSense WellSense Health Plan is a nonprofit health insurance company serving more than 740,000 members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire through Medicare, Individual and Family, and Medicaid plans. Founded in 1997, WellSense provides high-quality health plans and services that work for our members, no matter their circumstances. WellSense is committed to the diversity and inclusion of staff and their members. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. WellSense participates in the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees

Are you an experienced Employee Benefits sales professional with a passion for innovative employee benefit plan solutions? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can shape the future of financial strategies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our team at Innovative Captive Strategies as a Captive Executive and play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge captive insurance strategies for our diverse portfolio of clients. Here, your insights and creativity will drive success and transformation in a rapidly evolving industry. Let's redefine the future of captive insurance together! As a Captive Executive at ICS, you will be responsible for achieving sales goals to grow revenues profitably through adding to a book of business with new clients by growing and maintaining relationships with agency partners. Your expertise will help guide our captives to achieve optimal financial performance and support our mission of delivering exceptional service to our clients. Essential Responsibilities: Actively generate new sales leads through qualified sales calls and meetings through new agency partner relationships which results in achieving or exceeding sales goals. Provide captive education and consulting for existing captive clients and agency partners in addition to prospective captive clients and agency partners. Maintain relationship with clients and their business needs, addressing changes as needed and delivering documents as appropriate. Attends all sales-related activities, promoting game-changing, positive attitude in support of all agency changes and/or growth. Attend, plan and participate in captive quarterly calls and member meetings. Serve as Captive Lead on group captive programs and act as a liaison between agency partners, clients, and vendor partnerships. Work closely with various disciplines within ICS to drive strategic direction, insight and vision for the captive. Maintain professional and consultative relationships with various committees within the captive. Develop Captive Consultants and Business Development Coordinators to enhance their knowledge and responsibilities. Responsible for overall team accountability as respects to commitments made to customers. Encourages and coaches to build healthy, high functioning teams through influencing others. Qualifications: Education: College degree preferred Experience: 2+years of employee benefits sales experience Licensing: Hold appropriate state specific Insurance Agent's License, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire Skills & Technical Competencies: Strong sales skills with a proven process to meet/exceed goals, advanced public communication skills, excellent written communication skills, proficient in advanced technology, including Salesforce. Must travel with own vehicle up to 50% of the time. Here's a little bit about us: Innovative Captive Strategies is a leader in providing tailored captive insurance solutions that empower our clients to achieve their financial goals. We are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and building strong, meaningful relationships with our clients. At ICS, we believe in fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture where every team member can grow and succeed. In addition to being great at what you do, we place a high emphasis on building a best-in-class culture. We do this through empowering employees to build trust through honest and caring actions, ensuring clear and constructive communication, establishing meaningful client relationships that support their unique potential, and contributing to the organization's success by effectively influencing and uplifting team members. Benefits: In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as: Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits - We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey! Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement - We support those who want to develop and grow. 401k Profit Sharing - Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee's 401k. This means, even if you're not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for. Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays - Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can't be at your best for our clients if you're not at your best for yourself first. Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you - Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you. DE&I programs - Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee's unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish! Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities - Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important - not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing. Discretionary bonus opportunity - Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn't love that?! Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, and industry certifications. Total compensation is commensurate based on the book of business. We offer base salary, plus commissions style compensation structure as well as opportunities for growth and advancement, including becoming a stake holder in our business. #LI-EG1

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(Position can be in Boston or Remote US) We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead and scale our payroll and benefits operations across a multi-national, multi-entity organization. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant pay for all employees globally, with a strong emphasis on integrating payroll and benefit programs during M&A activity. The successful candidate will drive process optimization, manage key vendor relationships, and act as a strategic partner to HR, Finance, and leadership through periods of rapid growth and change. Responsibilities Global Payroll Leadership & Compliance Lead end-to-end processing of all multi-national and multi-state payrolls, ensuring 100% accuracy and on-time delivery. Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and international payroll laws, tax regulations, and labor practices. Oversee payroll financial integration, reconciliation, and audit processes, leveraging NetSuite (or comparable ERP) for reporting and compliance. Develop strong internal controls and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll and compensation data. Oversee payroll compliance and processing for Canada. M&A Integration & Harmonization Lead payroll and benefits integration for newly acquired companies, from due diligence through post-merger harmonization. Develop and execute detailed integration project plans, ensuring smooth transitions into existing payroll and benefits systems (e.g., Rippling). Collaborate with HR and Finance leadership to align compensation and benefits strategies across acquired entities, enhancing retention and minimizing integration risks. Benefits Strategy & Administration Manage administration of health, retirement, and other benefit programs, ensuring global consistency and compliance. Lead benefits onboarding for new hires and acquired employees, communicating benefit options effectively. Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate and optimize benefit offerings, ensuring competitiveness and cost efficiency. Process & System Optimization Identify and implement continuous process improvements to enhance scalability and efficiency. Oversee implementation, upgrades, and integrations of HRIS and payroll systems (Rippling preferred) to streamline global operations. Qualifications 8+ years of progressive experience in payroll and benefits administration, including at least 3 years managing multi-entity or multi-national operations. Proven success leading payroll and benefits integration in active M&A environments. Expertise in integrated HRIS/Payroll systems (preferably Rippling) and ERP platforms (ideally NetSuite); advanced Excel and data analysis skills. In-depth understanding of U.S. and international payroll compliance, taxation, and reporting. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; CPP or equivalent global payroll certification strongly preferred. Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale We are a rapidly growing company that is just as entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998. We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients' complex business problems through technology, data, and design. We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career. We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward. Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics. We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one. We provide top-of-the-line benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, EAP, HRA and more. We support a healthy work/life balance. We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace. About Verndale Verndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences. At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success. If you're ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale. Compensation & Benefits $100,000 - $150,000In accordance with applicable law, the above salary range provided is Verndale's reasonable estimate of the base salary for this role. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary, Verndale also offers a competitive benefits package. Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated. Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM. Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Market Regulation Compliance Consultant Position is work from home (USA) Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Assess PBM compliance with state and federal laws. Understanding of the PBM operations in relation to the pharmaceutical supply chain is essential. Evaluate PBM contracts with health plans and pharmacies to determine if they contain discriminatory or non-compliant provisions Perform comparative reviews of MAC pricing lists/contracts Conduct reimbursement methodology reviews, pharmacy audit reviews and network adequacy reviews Validate and analyze the quarterly and annual data reports Monitor PBM marketplace activities and trends Document in writing findings and reports of examinations, as needed Prepare and present training on such topics Participate in practice development activities with state and federal state agencies Requirements: Must have 5+ years of PBM operational and/or compliance/internal audit experience and prior consulting experience in healthcare, managed care, or PBM industries and working knowledge of Pharmacy Benefit Managed Care business or PBM experience Bachelor's Degree in Business, Risk Management, Accounting, Finance or applicable fields Ability to interact effectively across department lines and with all levels of management Must understand the fundamentals of the pharmaceutical supply chain, Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) pricing, national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) reimbursements, spread pricing, and pharmacy claims and balancing clinical, regulatory, pharmaceutical industry issues. Proficient at using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Effective written and oral communication skills Regulatory experience is a plus Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail Self-directed and the ability to problem solve in a positive, productive manner Strong communication skills, collaborative, adaptable to changing priorities and ability to execute on tight deadlines Strong team orientation and the ability to work with a variety of people Must be comfortable doing presentations and conducting phone calls with multiple clients and team members Travel as needed, minimal Preferred IRES Designation such as Certified Insurance Examiner, Accredited Insurance Examiner or Market Conduct Management or a certified PBM designation. Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC (RRC) was formerly a business segment of RSM US LLP (formerly McGladrey) until 2012 when the separate legal entity was formed. RRC is a strategic business partner with RSM providing actuarial and insurance industry consulting services to RSM clients. Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC (RRC) is a national, leading professional services firm dedicated to providing exceptional regulatory services to clients. With over 100 experienced insurance professionals located in 22 states, we believe RRC is uniquely positioned to serve state insurance departments. We offer services in the following regulatory areas: financial examinations, market conduct examinations, insolvency and receiverships, actuarial services and valuations, investment analysis, reinsurance expertise, market analysis and compliance, and special projects. We are a results oriented firm committed to success that builds long term relationships with our clients. RRC is managed by eight partners and our practice includes full time professionals dedicated to our regulatory clients. We are focused on listening to your needs and designing customized examination, consulting, and training solutions that address your needs. We bring multiple service lines together to provide superior and seamless service to our clients. We are committed to training our customers and our team. We have developed various comprehensive in house training programs that have been tailored to meet the needs of our regulatory clients. We offer competitive pricing, outstanding experience, credentials and references. RRC is an active participant in the NAIC, SOFE, and IRES. At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at ************************************************** All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at ************ or send us an email at *****************. RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here. At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $69,800 - $132,000 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

For over 30 years PSG has been singularly focused on helping our clients navigate the complex and ever-changing challenges of drug management. Through our leading pharmacy intelligence and technologies, we save our clients billions of dollars every year with an unwavering commitment to serving as your advocate and strategic partner. PSG has market leading technology and administration services for hospitals and health systems. Our mission is to relentlessly advocate for our clients as we partner together to develop innovative drug management solutions that deliver exceptional strategic insights, financial and clinical value. As a Pharmacy Benefit Consultant, you will serve as the primary/lead consultant on strategic clients. You will lead and cultivate multi-level client relationships with executives, human resource personnel, pharmacy department personnel and others which enable PSG to partner with clients to create, communicate and implement pharmacy strategy within the context of the overall client drug management strategy. In addition, you will identify business needs and create custom solutions for sophisticated clients which include overall pharmacy benefit strategy to create cost effective solutions for various client types. You will also lead vendor strategies that will include procurement efforts, contract negotiation and ongoing vendor management, while providing industry expertise and insight related to trends and opportunities. Responsibilities: Client Management Working with industry partners (PBM and other vendors), client and PSG resources, the candidate will: Identify and maintain appropriate multi-level client relationships and a deep understanding of client business and corporate culture resulting in high client satisfaction and retention Develop and implement customized strategic plans based on unique client needs to achieve targeted long- and short-term Track and measure vendor contract performance including operational and financial Lead and participate in ongoing client meetings including: Vendor review Independent strategy and performance assessment meetings On-going operational and strategic meetings Use analytical skills/tools to identify and present opportunities to clients that will serve to support trend management, cost savings, identify wasteful spending and potential FWA. Navigate appropriate internal PSG experts on custom projects Support clients that wish to create and use customized clinical programs (PA, Formulary, Utilization Management, etc) with Review PBM and other vendor provided pharmacy program indicators and reports for ongoing opportunities and program performance Maintain ongoing reports and documentation related to client relationship and program Responsible for renewal of client relationship and creating strategy, scope of services and appropriate fee structure to match client Program and Business Development Lead and cultivate revenue opportunities to support segment growth. Assess opportunity for expanding PSG services within existing client Leverage client relationship for PSG prospecting efforts by developing client Participation in conferences and other forums for showcasing program experience and Participate in internal workgroups to develop new programs, services, corporate positions and publications based on the continual assessment of client and market Account Implementation Provide oversight, guidance and serve as an advocate for the client to ensure vendor requirements are being met and service levels are adequate throughout vendor Identify issues and concerns for appropriate escalation and resolution to ensure successful RFP Process Management Lead the development and management of the RFP process for clients including RFP creation, vendor selection meetings and contract execution (in conjunction with internal RFP team) Participate in non-client specific annual RFI process via scoring and client meeting Contract Review and Execution Lead the review process for new and renewing vendor contracts through final execution to ensure current terms, definitions and compliance with RFP Lead the creation and renewal of PSG client agreements to create appropriate scope of services and fee Qualifications (Minimum Requirements) Extensive knowledge of Pharmacy Benefit Management, specialty pharmacy and large employer environments 2 years minimum experience, with a direct client relationship role Strong verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills and client relationship management Strong experience and skills working with and presenting to corporate executives Ability to develop strategies and implement programs for client pharmacy benefit programs Strong clinical and financial analysis skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel Travel required, up to 25% Pharmacy background with bachelor's degree. MBA and/or PharmD/RPh preferred Business development experience preferred Salary and Benefits Salary is based on background and experience. Benefits include full medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, 401k match and annual bonus potential. The national average salary for this role is $110k to $140k in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications, and education, while also considering internal equity and market data. WHY EPIC: EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide - and we're growing! It's a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer: Generous Paid Time off Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC's values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!) Employee Resource Groups: Women's Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC! EPIC Gives Back - Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation We're in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal” To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page: ************************************************ EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms-whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients. California Applicants - View your privacy rights at: ******************************************************************************************* #LI-MS2 #PSG #LI-Remote

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at ******************* Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Tax Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced Associate Compensation & Benefits Tax Counsel. This role is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This position reports to the VP Compensation & Benefits Tax Counsel. The candidate will provide high level technical tax and legal advice to management in the administration of the company's worldwide employee compensation and benefit plans. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring compliance with laws and regulations applicable to employee compensation and benefits. Specifically, incumbent will advise management regarding tax and legal requirements in areas including qualified retirement plans, stock based compensation, employee welfare benefit plans, employee fringe benefits, mergers, acquisitions & divestitures, plan asset investments, and executive compensation matters. The Associate Compensation & Benefits Tax Counsel will also advise on payroll withholding and reporting matters and other global employee compensation and benefits matters. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. Position Requirements: A Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school is required. A minimum of one active state (or District of Columbia) bar admission is required. A minimum of 10 years of experience at a law firm, accounting firm and/or major corporation advising clients or management on a wide variety of employee compensation & benefits tax and legal matters is required. Working knowledge of the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to the taxation of employee compensation and benefits and of the Employee Retirement and Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is required. Experience advising on compensation and benefits matters in mergers, acquisition, and divestiture transactions is required. Experience advising on plan asset investment matters is required. Incumbent will also require excellent business partnering and communication skills - specifically the ability to communicate highly technical matters to management whose knowledge may be more general. Preferred Requirements/Competencies: Exposure to and general knowledge of the laws of some major non-U.S. jurisdictions with respect to employee compensation and benefit matters, reporting and withholding, and employee location compliance are preferred. ▪ The expected base pay range for this position is $173,000 to $300,000. - The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. ▪ Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). ▪ This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. 6 ▪ Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: - Vacation - 120 hours per calendar year - Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year -Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year - Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year -Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child - Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year - Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period 10 days - Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year - Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - ********************************************* Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agility Jumps, Audit Management, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Fiduciary Liability, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Trends, Leadership, Organizing, Process Optimization, Program Management, Tax Advising, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Transparency Reporting The anticipated base pay range for this position is : 173000-300000 Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

FuturePlan is the nation's largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry's largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com. Section 1: Position Summary Serve as a resource to plan sponsors and financial advisors for matters related to ERISA compliance, plan design and governmental reporting. This person is the single point of contact for employer, financial profession and plan sponsor for their accounts. A Retirement Plan Consultant is able to handle client meetings both in person and via phone. This position serves as the retirement Plan expert on testing, 5500, loans and distributions. Additionally, this individual can easily grasp plan design with the ability to assist in plan operation and document updates. Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide timely, exceptional customer service, including problem solving and issue resolution with minimal inconvenience to clients Provide effective verbal and written communications in a clear, concise and informative manner Act as a mentor to Retirement Plan Coordinators, collaborating to meet or exceed defined business objectives, firm goals and client obligations, as applicable Assist clients with all initial and ongoing plan design and document needs, including promoting awareness and educating all clients in regards to their obligations with the IRS and DoL regulations. Assist clients in meeting all IRS and Department of Labor deadlines necessary for qualified retirement plan Assist clients with Service and IRS Plan terminations Maintain up-to date knowledge of present legislation and proposed legislative changes with regard to ERISA law through self-study and company-sponsored training sessions Complete/Assist with payroll processing as required by the products assigned Accountable for all aspects of valuation reports, participant statements and annual testing Review or perform, as needed, the annual testing for plans, including ADP/ACP, Top Heavy, 410(b), 415, 401(a)(4),deductibility, and 402(g) Work with assigned coordinator(s) to provide compliant and accurate valuation reports, participant statements, trust accounting, annual testing and reporting as applicable Review distribution paperwork and coordinate processing of distributions with asset holder Review loan paperwork and coordinate processing of loans with asset holder Review or prepares Form 5500 and coordinate with plan sponsor to help ensure timely filing Assist auditors if a plan is subject to an audit Assist IRS and DOL auditors, if the plan is subject to an IRS or DOL audit Coordinate with all applicable parties, both internal and external, to ensure accurate conversion process for new clients (including but not limited to actuaries, financial advisors, attorneys) As applicable, work with assistant to coordinate and oversee activities that will ensure timely and accurate completion of book of business Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients. Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture. Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements Bachelors degree preferred 3-5 or more years ERISA experience in the retirement industry Experience in analysis of financial data required Experience in Relius software desirable, but not required Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills Strong written and oral communication skills Strong analytic mentality associated with problem solving skills Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks to partner with business operations, including related ERISA compliance matters Ability to effectively plan and assign work to and oversee plan associates that are qualified to assist with plan modifications We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate ****************** ****************** email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.

The Benefits Manager, Americas will manage and administer Slalom's health, well-being, and support programs across the Americas, spanning the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Colombia. This includes oversight of life, health, disability, leave, retirement, voluntary benefits, wellness, and related processes. The person in this role will partner with HR, finance, operations, legal, and external vendors to deliver, and evolve benefits programs that support our team members at work and at home, while ensuring compliance with local regulations, controlling costs, and driving a positive employee experience. What You'll Do Program Implementation & Operational Delivery * Lead the execution and implementation of health, well-being, leave, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs across the Americas region, ensuring alignment with global program designs and strategies. * Translate global and enterprise benefits strategies into regional execution plans, timelines, and deliverables. * Manage program launches, renewals, vendor transitions, and system integrations to deliver seamless employee experiences. * Partner closely with HR PBPs, HR Operations, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to ensure that regional program implementation meets local compliance, regulatory, and market requirements. * Develop implementation documentation, project plans, and process maps to ensure consistent delivery across all countries in scope. * Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness post-launch, recommending enhancements or operational adjustments based on data insights and feedback. Operations & Administration * Oversee day-to-day administration of benefits across the Americas: enrollments, eligibility changes, terminations, leave of absence management, disability, claims escalations, vendor liaison, etc. * Manage HRIS/BenAdmin system(s); ensure data integrity, process automation, and system enhancements. * Drive the benefits open enrollment cycle (planning, communications, renewal, implementation) across all markets. * Ensure operational consistency, and harmonize where feasible, while accommodating local requirements (currency, legal, tax, regulatory). * Oversee claims appeals and escalations, coordinate resolution, and monitor vendor performance. Compliance, Governance & Risk * Stay current with local, regional, and national laws/regulations affecting benefits, leave, wellness, retirement, and related domains in each country. * Lead the preparation and submission of required regulatory filings, disclosures, and compliance reporting (e.g., ACA in US, provincial requirements in Canada, local mandates in Mexico/Colombia). * Partner with legal and external counsel on regulatory change impacts, audits, and risk mitigation. * Ensure vendor agreements, SLAs, and contracts align with compliance and risk requirements. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication * Serve as the subject matter expert to HR business partners, executives, finance, legal, and managers on benefit programs, issues, and changes. * Design and deliver compelling communications (written, virtual/in-person workshops, FAQs, toolkits) to help employees understand and engage with their benefits. * Develop and deliver training for HR, managers, and other stakeholders about benefits, leave, compliance, and policy changes. * Monitor, measure, and report on benefits performance, utilization, satisfaction, cost trends, and key metrics (e.g. benefit uptake, claims ratios, leave usage, vendor performance). Team Leadership & Development * Supervise direct reports (e.g. Sr Benefits Analysts & Benefits Analysts), ensuring clarity in roles, performance expectations, and growth paths. * Coach and mentor team members, provide regular feedback, support their development, and align them to Slalom's core competency model. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement: identify process efficiencies, innovation, lessons learned and share best practices across regions. Culture, Growth & Impact * Embed Slalom's values and core competencies in the way benefits are designed, communicated, and delivered. * Participate actively in Slalom's internal events, learning initiatives, and cross-functional strategy. * Contribute to shaping the broader People strategy: support total rewards, retention, inclusion, engagement, and future-of-work decisions. * Lead pilot programs or new benefit experiments, gathering feedback and scaling successful initiatives. What You'll Bring Must-Haves: * 8-12+ years of progressive experience in benefits or total rewards, ideally across multiple countries. * Strong technical grasp of benefits, leave, well-being, and retirement administration. * Experience with compliance across multiple jurisdictions (Americas focus). * Expertise in HRIS/BenAdmin systems (Workday, ADP, etc.). * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Nice-to-Haves: * Prior experience in Latin America and/or Spanish/Portuguese fluency. * Experience in consulting, agile, or matrixed environments. * Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). * Certifications such as CEBS, PBP, or SHRM-SCP. * Background leading distributed or remote teams. About Us Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all. Compensation and Benefits Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the targeted base salary range is $113k-156K. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. We will accept applications until November 17th or until the position is filled. EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact ****************************** if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Job DescriptionThe Strickland Group is a family-driven, vision-first insurance and financial services agency backed by a major national carrier. From day one, we provide warm leads, mentorship, and proven systems so you can build a business - not just have a job. In this 100% commission role, you will meet with families virtually or in person, uncover financial protection needs, and offer life insurance, mortgage protection, and retirement solutions. We seek coachable, growth-minded individuals who want schedule freedom, personal development, and a clear path to agency ownership.

Primary Duties and responsibilities Analyzes eligibility for and approves or denies the payment of active long-term care claims (analyzes and processes client bills, establishes new independent providers, prepares for annual review, and other transactions applicable to active claims). Assist in determining provider eligibility as it relates to individual insureds' plan of care by gathering information about the insured's medical function and cognitive status. Determines applicability of benefits claimed by interpreting state and contract variations. Responds to questions from incoming insureds or representative's phone calls and emails regarding requests for information needed for ongoing long term claim administration Communicates both verbally and in writing with Insureds and their representatives, Field Force, medical practitioners and related service providers, attorneys, other insurance companies, and divisional resources which involve negotiation and conflict resolution. Preserves Northwestern Long Term Care's image and reputation in the approval or denial of benefits despite difficult and delicate circumstances. May be called upon for project and committee work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), including the development of process improvements. Update standard work as requested. Support co-workers to meet the goals of the team and division. Discuss any identified process improvements ideas with leadership to determine feasibility. This role involves managing a queue of incoming phone calls, which includes direct client interactions a minimum of 16 hours per week. Qualifications Healthcare background desirable Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered Experience with Long Term Care or insurance claims desirable Strong written and verbal communication skills required Strong technology skills required Demonstrated initiative and strong support of team results High degree of analytical skills, personal organization, and time management Strong client focus and customer service skills Ability to deal with ambiguity and maintain a positive outlook in the face of change Ability to identify process improvement opportunities. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $48,580.00 Pay Range - End: $90,220.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: Structure 115: We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

The Benefits Manager plays a critical role at the ASPCA, supporting disability and absence management and overseeing the Benefits team's communications strategy. Who We Are Our People ARE the ASPCA. The People team (HR) at the ASPCA enables the organization to thrive by empowering and valuing every team member and providing an exceptional workplace across our varied disciplines. To make the greatest impact on animals, we must support the people who do the work, so our staff feel investment from the organization and can effectively prioritize and engage with our mission, work together, and develop necessary skills and capabilities, so we can successfully serve the ASPCA's guiding vision that the United States is a humane community in which all animals are treated with respect and kindness. What You'll Do The ASPCA's Benefits team, part of our People team, works to ensure our people have thoughtfully designed employee benefit plans and time off policies, and skillfully administers requests for leaves of absence and workplace accommodations. The Benefits Manager supports these efforts by creating and executing communications strategies to elevate staff understanding of our benefits plans and programs, incorporating multiple communications channels and media to reach staff with different work environments and learning styles, and by administering leave and accommodation requests. This person will apply research and benefit plan requirements, engage in critical thinking, deploy emotional intelligence, and exercise sound judgment to support a complex workforce, frequently shifting between managing communications and processes for the full organization and one-on-one interactions with employees and managers, and always balancing empathy, confidentiality, professionalism, objectivity, and discretion. The Benefits Manager reports directly to the Senior Director, Benefits and has no direct reports. Where and When You'll Work This position is based at the ASPCA's 8th Avenue office in New York, NY but does not require full-time onsite work; the role allows for flexibility to work from home to the extent approved by the manager and Department Head. This position is generally expected to work Monday - Friday, approximately during standard business hours in the Eastern time zone and specifically be available by 9:00 AM ET on Monday mornings. This position requires the ability and willingness to report to ASPCA locations in New York, NY up to about 1-2 days per week, and travel up to 5% annually (1-2 trips per year), as needed. What You'll Get Compensation Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future. The target hiring range for this role is $83,000 - $88,000 annually. Benefits At the ASPCA, you don't have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage. Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you. Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions - we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year. Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more. Responsibilities: Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include but are not limited to: Benefits Outreach and Communications Develop and execute the benefits communication strategy, including advance planning for required disclosures and annual events; designing campaigns to promote enhancements and engage staff; and employing flexibility to address unplanned developments such as new legal requirements and vendor changes. Maintain multiple communication channels for engaging employees and providing information, including comprehensive Workvivo pages and group updates, frequent features in the Scoop (the ASPCA's internal staff newsletter), emails, videos and webinars, flyers, mailings, etc., ensuring information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date, and content is user-friendly, accessible, and engaging. Draft and design all-staff emails, working with Benefits teammates and the Internal Communications team to finalize copy and coordinate timing for distribution. Work with vendors to obtain and leverage education materials and tools to maximize employee participation and engagement; maintain all-staff Box folders and ensure benefits materials on benefit plans and programs stay up-to-date; manage incoming physical mail at the ASPCA's 8th Avenue office from benefit plan vendors and others. Partner with teammates on project planning and execution for annual benefits open enrollment, including communication and outreach, Workday testing, fielding questions, and assisting with enrollment follow-up; create and update benefits orientation e-learning for new hires and summaries for prospective employees. Disability and Absence Management Administer employee requests for leaves of absence and workplace accommodations, including correctly identifying and applying applicable laws, providing required forms and notices, maintaining timely communication with employees and managers, and ensuring complete and accurate documentation of the interactive process. Manage the interactive process for employee requests, appropriately balancing legal requirements, employee support, operational needs, and other relevant considerations, and maintaining discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism in all employe and manager interactions. Handle claims for disability and state paid family and medical leave (PFML) benefits, manage continuous and intermittent leaves and wage replacement in Workday, and document pay information for the Payroll team. Help identify and connect employees with supportive resources and educate managers on resources to share with team members in need of support. Create and maintain Workvivo content, job aids, and other communications related to time off, leave of absence, and workplace accommodation policies and processes. Other Duties Back up Benefits teammates, including the other Benefits Manager, as needed. Engage in full People team, Benefits team, and cross-functional meetings and events. Support cross-functional work that impacts or involves employee benefits or absence management. Work on special projects as assigned by Senior Director, Benefits or Vice President, People. Qualifications Working knowledge of benefit plan administration and related laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Proficiency with disability and absence management, including leaves of absence and workplace accommodations, and strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act (PWFA), and state leave laws. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; must be comfortable interacting with all levels of employees and be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, balance empathy with objectivity and professionalism, and use an assertive yet tactful approach in difficult situations. Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex, technical information to various audiences in an accessible way and integrate visual design principles into communications. Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, ability to synthesize feedback from multiple parties and integrate research and evidence into problem-solving. Strong organization and time management skills, ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, while maintaining attention to detail, and ability to learn and use technology to streamline processes and automate tasks. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate as part of a team. Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values, behavioral competencies, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Education and Work Experience BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience required, benefits and/or absence management certifications preferred At least 3 years of benefits administration and/or absence management experience required Some direct experience with both operating employe benefit plans (health and welfare, retirement plans, Section 125 plans, etc.) and administering requests for leaves of absence and workplace accommodations required Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Power Point, and Excel and with Canva or similar design software Human resources information systems (HRIS) experience preferred, Workday experience a plus Experience developing and executing a communications strategy preferred; experience creating employee benefits communications strongly preferred Internal communications experience utilizing a variety of different platforms, including emails, videos, webinars, flyers, mailings, and/or newsletters preferred Experience working with vendors is a plus Benefits and/or disability and absence management certifications (e.g. CEBS, QPA, QKA, RPA, CBP, CLMS, CDMS, etc.) are a plus Qualifications: See above for qualifications details. Language: English (Required) Education and Work Experience: Bachelors

**_What Benefits contributes to Cardinal Health_** Human Resources designs, implements and delivers human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, among others. This function anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs in alignment with business strategies. Benefits designs, implements and administers benefits plans, ensuring that the total benefits package is competitive with the market, meets company objectives, and is compliant. This job family manages relationships and coordinates with third party vendors for benefits plan development and administration, and collaborates with the Internal Communications family to educate employees and promote enrollment. **_Job Summary_** As a Senior Benefits Consultant on the U.S. Benefits team, you'll lead the administration and continuous improvement of Cardinal Health's leave and disability programs while supporting benefits projects for our expanding Navista/MSO (Management Services Organization) population. **_Responsibilities_** + Manage day-to-day operations for Cardinal Health's leave programs, including FMLA, short term and long-term disability, parental, and personal leaves. + Serve as the primary contact for the external leave vendor (e.g., MetLife), ensuring high quality service delivery and timely resolution of escalations. + Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Employee Relations to ensure compliant, consistent leave administration and accurate pay continuation. + Lead MSO-specific leave management efforts-configuring entity-specific processes, onboarding new practices, and aligning policies across multiple EINs. + Support reporting and project management for MSO benefits initiatives, including annual enrollment, plan onboarding, and vendor transitions. + Track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely execution of benefits projects and accurate communication to stakeholders. + Collaborate across HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to drive operational alignment and compliance. + Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the employee experience. **_Qualifications_** + Bachelor's degree in related field (Human Resources, Business, etc.) or equivalent work experience, preferred. + 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, leave management, or HR operations within a complex or multi-entity organization preferred + Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, and state leave regulations. + Proven experience managing third-party vendors and monitoring service-level performance. + Advanced Excel and data-management skills; Power BI or Tableau experience a plus. + Finance background or experience with financial reconciliation or cost tracking a plus. + Strong project-management, communication, and relationship-building skills. + Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results in a matrixed environment, and operate with discretion and professionalism. **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects + Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals + Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models + Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope + Projects may have significant and long-term impact + Provides solutions which may set precedent + Independently determines method for completion of new projects + Receives guidance on overall project objectives + Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues **_Anticipated salary range_** **:** $105,100-150,100 **_Bonus eligible_** **:** Yes **_Benefits_** **:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. + Medical, dental and vision coverage + Paid time off plan + Health savings account (HSA) + 401k savings plan + Access to wages before pay day with my FlexPay + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Work-Life resources + Paid parental leave + Healthy lifestyle programs **_Application window anticipated to close_** **:** 11/30/2025 *if interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. _The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity._ _Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._ _Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._ _To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (***************************************************************************************************************************