SENIOR HR BENEFIT CONSULTANT

Job Title: SENIOR HR BENEFIT CONSULTANT Company: Principal Financial Group Location: Des Moines, IA 50301 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Human Resources Principal Financial Group, a FORTUNE 500 company, is looking for an experienced benefit professional to join our team!The Principal Financial Group is currently seeking a Senior HR Benefit Consultant in our Des Moines, IA office. As a Senior HR Benefit Consultant for HR-Benefits, you will be utilizing your knowledge of benefits (health, welfare, retirement, etc.) on various projects supporting strategic initiatives for business units as well as the overall corporation.  By understanding the business needs, you will: Analyze and interpret research as well as make recommendations. Research, recommend and implement benefit and work/life program changes as determined by the annual HR Benefit initiatives/goals.  Plan, organize, direct, control, and manage complex projects and implementations. Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree, plus 7 or more years related work experience.  Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) helpful.   Must have solid experience and knowledge with benefit program planning/design including federal and state laws and regulations related to benefit programs and policies.  Benefit plan administration experience preferred.  Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, leadership, consulting, human relations, decision-making, communication, negotiation, presentation and project management skills required.  Ability to work with ambiguity is key. Must have good business acumen and be able to deal with confidential and sensitive information.  Must be a self-starter who works independently.  Must be able to work with employees at all levels.  Travel (5 percent) may be required.At the Principal Financial Group, we offer a competitive total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package to meet each of your needs. If you are looking for the opportunity to get ahead in your career, apply online at www.principal.com/careers for job # 209565 to be considered. AA/EOE  Apply now for this position Copyright © var time=new Date(); var year=time.getYear(); if (year < 2000) year = year + 1900; document.write(year); , Principal Financial Services, Inc.