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Chicago, Il, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Responsible for ensuring proper administration of H&W and 401(k) plans, conduct analyses and interpret program rules and policies so that benefit programs are administered effectively and in accordance with CDK's benefits strategy. Support the study, design and implementation of CDK's Health & Welfare and Retirement programs, included but limited to medical, dental, vision, Life, LTD, AD&D and 401(k) to ensure that CDK's benefits are competitive. Apply knowledge of employee benefits policy and skills to determine current benefit trends in addition to legislative requirements.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Administer, audit, and maintain company US & Canadian benefit programs including health, life, FMLA and 401k/RRSP. Liaison with benefits vendors to resolve and process system, billing, benefits matters and employee issues

Itasca, Illinois, Us

Provide benefits orientation programs to eligible employees. Manage employee benefits enrollment, changes, terminations, administration, and record keeping. Coordinate internal audits. •Maintain effective communication with the employees and vendors. •Responsibile for administering employee benefit programs in accordance with carrier contracts including medical, dental, life insurance, FMLA, COBRA, FSA, retirement (pension and 401k), and short and long term disability•Responsible for compliance with federal, state and local regulations affecting health, welfare and retirement benefits and adherence to established company policies.•Assist in management of company wellness program, including drafting and editing communications, vendor management, providing guidance to employees and assisting in the development of the strategy of the program.•Manage annual Open Enrollment activities including design and distribution of enrollment materials, reconciliation of employee enrollment, group presentations and detailed plan explanation. Directs employees to related vendor websites and internal tools and assist employees with their use. •Assist in the evaluation and analysis of existing benefits, provides reports that accurately reflect the performance of benefit plans and vendors, proposes enhancements or modifications to existing programs as well as new offerings in order to recommend action to management.

•Coordinate the day to day benefits administration, including health insurance, dental, short-term and long –term disability, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and other employee paid welfare plans.•Instruct new employees in the benefit programs and provides on-going services, often in difficult/disturbing situations. Counsels employees on all aspects of employee benefits. Researches enrollment, coverage, and other related issues.•Process retirement requests and retirement estimate requests. Coordinates data requirements for annual evaluation process of the pension plans. Distributes annual retirement statements.•Maintain good relationships with outside vendors (brokers, actuaries, insurance representatives), responsible for the System’s accounts to insure good service and maintains cost containment.•Prepare, schedule, and conduct employee in-service meetings regarding new benefits, changes to existing benefits, or related subjects.•Implement programs to enhance productivity and reduce liability through improved communications and HR practices. These include but are not limited to; handbooks, performance appraisal systems, employee counseling, hiring and terminations process.•Initiate and maintain flow of employee Personnel Action Notice forms for data entry to reflect changes in employee statuses. Monitors all changes for compliance with RHC policy and brings unusual personnel actions to the attention of appropriate management. •Perform group data updates, exports, imports, clean-ups, and researches/reports on any data discrepancies•Respond to unemployment charges and provides the necessary information to MCHC. Contacts the manager to coordinate unemployment hearings.

Masters Of Arts, Community Counseling

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