Benefits Manager Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: Employee Benefits Analyst Company: Mercer Location: Norwalk, CT Description: The Senior Health and Benefits (H&B) Consulting Analyst will support consultants in managing client accounts by researching, analyzing, and evaluating medical, dental, life and disability benefits plans and programs for employers with more than 5,000 employees.  The Senior H&B Analyst will exercise independent thinking and be able to complete projects with little guidance from consultants.  To fulfill this role, the Senior H&B Consulting Analyst will: Assist the consulting team in gathering, organizing entering and analyzing data into Excel spreadsheets to be used for various client projects. Analyze the results and manage portions of projects, including reviewing the work of lower level analysts.Gather benchmarking, utilization or rate data from the vendors via a Request for Proposal (RFP) and interpret the meaning of the data and summarize the responses from the RFP in Excel or PowerPoint format for presentation to the clientGather and analyze data from the client and vendors to populate Excel spreadsheets used for developing cost projections and evaluation of vendor renewal workups. Results are used as part of client renewal and budget meetingsGather data from client and vendors and check for reasonableness using independent judgment; analyze actual versus expected healthcare costs using an Excel template; results are typically sent to clients on a monthly or quarterly basisGather data from the client and current vendors needed for analyzing the impact of a client's consolidation of its healthcare plans; typically involves organizing and summarizing plan design details and costs in Excel for further analysis by the teamCheck data for reasonableness and follow-up with vendors regarding missing or inaccurate data. Understand vendor/carrier markets, more advanced underwriting and financial skills, Health & Benefit products, services and technical tools by participating in training courses, online learning, or through learning from more experienced colleaguesUnderstand and demonstrate project management and consulting skills such to include: managing the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, helping to develop budgets and billing reports, participating in client calls and meetings as appropriate, delegating to and reviewing project work of more junior colleagues and assisting with the preparation and delivery of clear and concise client-friendly communications.Develop and present benchmarking reports by gathering and analyzing health benefits data from a national survey administered and published by Mercer, input it into a standardized template and compare a client's medical and dental plan information (such as the benefits they offer, rates, contributions) to other companies by industry or geography and present the final report to the client.  The analyst will meet with a consultant up front to determine what revisions of the report to make. BA/BS preferredOne to three years of industry experience requiredKnowledge of MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environmentAbility to work independently and on a teamRequired to obtain and maintain appropriate licenses as required by state regulations and Mercer policies.

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Coordinator - $60k - $70k Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: Summary: This role will report up through the Talent Management division and report directly to the Head of Human Resources. You will have key relationships with all US employees, talent management in Europe, and external suppliers. Your focus will be to provide client focused payroll and benefits service to all managers/staff in the US which supports the objectives of the business. Key Responsibilities: o Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR related matters. o Manage all aspects of multi-state payroll and reporting including semi-monthly payroll to ensure all employees are paid correctly and on time. o Manage multi-state taxes, unemployment process and year-end processing o Ensure meetings for sign-off of payroll are scheduled at least 6 months in advance, and that all the required information is available for those meetings. o Manage UK foreign national and US expatriates payroll process, liaising with Talent Management in the UK and the Company?s tax advisors to ensure that the foreign nationals and expatriates are paid correctly and on time. o Process miscellaneous payments relating to stock transactions, Staff Underwriting, notional dividend payments etc, via ADP PayeXpert ensuring all are processed correctly and on time. o Manage the administrative processes associated with US Employee Stock Purchase (SAYE) plans. o Ensure ADP PayeXpert & HRB is kept updated at all times. o Efficiently and accurately process new hires and leavers into ADP PayeXpert/HRB, including the accurate processing of deduction information. o Work closely with Finance on all payroll related expense activities, including general ledger reporting. o Manage the workers compensation audits by working with insurance company to provide payroll information. Benefits: o Act as point person for benefits administration, working with our benefits brokers to ensure new hires, terms and life event changes affecting benefits are processed correctly and on time. o Maintain census spreadsheet for all employees. Reconcile monthly invoices from insurers. o Act as point person for employee questions on benefits. o Manage 401k administration process. o Act as point person for ADP Workforce Now implementation o Manage US Direct Costs budget, reconciling spend against budget on a monthly basis. o Working knowledge of US employment law o Deep knowledge and experience of ADP PayeXpert o Knowledge of ADPs HR/B and EZLabor solutions a plus

Job Title: Payroll Benefits Coordinator- experience in Long Term Care required- Windsor, CT Company: Kindred Healthcare, Inc Location: Windsor, CT Description: Want to be part of a people-oriented setting where your background of payroll and benefit administration can be put to excellent use? Kindred has just the right opportunity for you.Responsibilities:Review employee time and attendance reports for accuracy and completeness, make any necessary corrections; ensure that HRIS contains correct employee information including social security number, job title and FLSA statusCoordinate the 1-9 process including completion of the employer section of the form, verifying new hire employment eligibility, follow up on expired work authorizations and ensure that 1-9 forms are completed and maintained in accordance with Kindred policy and INS regulationsInform employees of benefit plans, changes, employee options and the enrollment/de-enrollment processOrder and distribute benefit/personnel supplies such as employee handbooks, summary plan descriptions, enrollment forms, provider directories, etc.Assist employees with leave requests and ensure that appropriate documentation is submitted to the Corporate Human Resources Department when departing/ returning from leaveMonitor employees on leave, receive/track benefit payments, produce weekly reports of employees on leave statusServe as Affirmative Action compiler for facilityPost state and federal posters required by law in appropriate locationsConduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company%27s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.Payroll Benefit Coordinator Payroll Benefits Coordinator Payroll Manager Payroll Director Payroll Coordinator Payroll Management Employee Benefits

Job Title: Group Benefits Specialist - Outside Sales (COPY) Company: ASPIRE Careers Location: Hartford, CT Description: Group Benefits Specialist (Outside Sales B2B) Join one of FORTUNE Magazines 2010 list of Best Companies to Work For in America! Sell for one of Americas leading NASDAQ companies in the HR Outsourcing industry. Do you have experience with Group Employee Benefits and have an active or inactive Health and Life License? You are so lucky! Why? This Fortune 500 company is looking for an outside sales rep to groom into MANAGEMENT. According to Wall Street experts, the HR Outsourcing Industry is in the TOP 2% of growth industries in America. Why is this significant to you? If you join a growing industry, your opportunity to “grow“ (or advance upward) is greatly enhanced. There are only THREE major players in this industry and you will be working with an existing account base. Compensation: Competitive Base + Commission. First year $100K at plan. A+ Benefits! Top Reps Earn $140-$160K Requirements 3-5 Yrs Outside B2B Sales ExperienceHealth and Life License Required (active or not)Documented Sales AccomplishmentsMath Skills a MUSTTop 20%C-Level Experience.Stable - no serious job hoppers. You Should Possess Managerial Aspirations. Industries Preferred: Group Insurance Sales (AFLAC, Metlife, Colonial Life, Independent Agents & Brokers). Please apply below or send Word resume to Register to View for immediate consideration. All submissions are confidential.www.aspirecareers.com id bl

Job Title: Retirement Services District Manager - 401k Sales Hunter!!!! Company: Location: New Haven, CT Description: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging nearly 60 years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use, cost-effective solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP visit the company's Web site at www.ADP.com. We are looking for individuals with a proven track record of success to join our team as a Retirement Services District Manager Responsible for the sale of ADP?s and ADP?s Alliance Partners? Retirement Services Product(s) to new and conversion prospects within a defined geographical territory. Typical territory is prospects with fewer than 50 associates, but occasionally will have larger prospects. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Prospects within given territory by maximizing the opportunity afforded by sales leads generated from a variety of resources, including, but not limited to personal production and networking, ADP corporate generated lead activities, and ADP payroll sales force generated leads. Develops a marketing plan with Sales Manager which details activities to be followed during the fiscal year which will properly allocate allotments of time to develop maximum lead activity from ALL lead resource channels. Works at maintaining both product and professional skills by participating in training sessions within ADP and through their own independent efforts. Maintains accurate and up to date records by way of the current Sales Information System. Serves as liaison between the client and ADP support departments throughout the sales cycle and throughout the lifecycle of the client relationship. Assists management in keeping abreast of changes in the marketplace, and other pertinent industry data. Qualifications: Minimum 2-3 years experience in the qualified plan industry with knowledge of investments. Strong track record in ability to prospect and close business Required licensing: FINRA Series 6 and 63. Strong organization, planning, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Possess strong presentation and selling skills with a history of achieving quotas and deadlines. BS in Business Administration or equivalent education and relevant experience. What we Offer: Competitive base salary Uncapped commission structure Monthly expense reimbursement for cell phone and channel expenses Stock Purchase Plan and Options Full Benefits Suite and 401K- Starting day one of employment Incentive trips and President's Club Extensive sales and product training Rapid career advancement. If you're looking for a professional sales career with a Fortune 500 Company, this is your chance to ADVANCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL! We seek motivated, entrepreneurial, and competitive individuals. For consideration please post your resume to: www.adp.com under the careers section. ADP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. ADP believes that Diversity leads to Strength.