Unless specified, all jobs are for the U.S. market.

 

1/ SAFRAN GROUP - April 2008

JOB TITLE: HR EXPATRIATE ADMINISTRATION

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Grand Prairie, Texas

THE POSITION: The U.S. based Corporate Office of Safran Group, a leading international aerospace company located  in Grand Prairie, is seeking an experienced person to assist with expatriate administration and support. The selected candidate will report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Administering all HR aspects of international placements, procedures and policies
  • Working with government officials, outside counsel and other advisors in obtaining visas, monitoring tax equalization, relocation, benefits and compensation packages with relocation
  • Supporting expatriates on their arrival, during their stay and on their departure
  • Collecting information in accordance with group policies for the management of the expatriates' careers
  • Maintaining and updating information given to the expatriate employees
  • Assisting with benchmarking and the creation of and improvements to the policies and procedures related to expatriate administration

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Relevant bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related field
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field of expatriate administration
  • Competent PC skills
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex tasks
  • Creativity and judgment, particularly in handling expatriates' issues and needs
  • Fluency in French (oral and written) and a sound knowledge of French culture is mandatory

The Company offers a drug-free and smoke-free environment and is a drug-screening employer. The Company values diversity is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, M/F/D/V, and offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive package of benefits including a 401(k) plan.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please send resume/CV to Marie Privat, VP Human Resources - Safran USA, Inc. at mprivat@safranusa.com. For additional information about the Safran Group please visit our new website at www.safran-na.com  

 

2/ TURBOMECA USA - April 2008

 
JOB TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (08-35)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Grand Prairie, Texas

COMPANY SUMMARY: TMUSA is fully incorporated in the United States and is located 10 minutes south of DFW International Airport in Grand Prairie, Texas. TMUSA provides maintenance, overhaul, and repair services for the Arriel and Arrius family of engines, modules, and accessories. In addition, TMUSA is currently assembling and selling new Turbomeca engines and serves as a factory authorized Turbo Support Center providing line and deep maintenance, as well as designated parts replacement.

THE POSITION: We are currently seeking a bilingual administrative assistant (French and English) to provide support to our Engineering group.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The ideal candidate will assists Turbolink Coordinators and Turbolink Service Engineers with administrative activities in both English and French. The primary duties include the following.

  • Take messages in English and French
  • Distributes mail
  • Types correspondence, letters, faxes, as required in English and/or French
  • Manages all TLT employee travel arrangements including working directly with travel agencies
  • Administers all HUB purchasing including working with the appropriate individuals for purchase of administrative supplies, stationary, etc.
  • Maintains customer visit schedule for Service Engineers, including updates and follow-up
  • Works with Administration and Finance Departments for personnel issues and other financial reporting requirements including budgets
  • Coordinates local Turbolink activities with Turbomeca sites worldwide
  • Help other departments to translate documents into French or English

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Certificate from college or technical school; or six to twelve months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Intermediate Level - Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and ability to create global databases with contract management systems
  • Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and French
  • Excellent skills with international cultural awareness

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information please contact Elizabeth Martinez, HR Generalist at 972.606.8106 or fax 972.606.8194 or email elizabeth.martinez@turbomeca.com. You may also apply online at www.turbomeca.appone/com.

 

3/ HARLEY-DAVIDSON FINANCIAL SERVICES - February 2008

 
JOB TITLE: FRENCH-CANADIAN SPEAKING CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Plano, Texas

COMPANY SUMMARY: Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, MotorClothes™, and parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. HDFS manages over $2.2 billion in customer and dealer loans.

THE POSITION: We are currently seeking a French-Canadian speaking Customer Solutions Manager to join our Originations Department and work with our Canadian customers and dealers. The Customer Solutions Manager provides direct supervision of day-to-day operations of members of an origination team. The supervisor partners with others in the role to oversee all work focused on:

  • Insurance Sales - Including providing quotes, binding coverage, and/or meeting policyholder needs through service or sales of insurance products
  • Credit Analysis - Including responding to dealer inquiries, processing credit applications, and analysis/decision making related to underwriting opportunities
  • Funding - Including review of Promissory Note Sales Agreement from dealers for correctness, activating contracts in Daybreak system for billing purposes and related funding and contract support.

In addition to the day-to-day activities, the role is responsible for coordinating with others in the organization to support day-to-day activities of the origination team (e.g., the Origination Director, other Customer Solutions Managers, and members of the team) as appropriate to ensure work meets service and quality standards. The Manager is responsible for ensuring that all members of the team work together towards the common goal of serving the assigned business/commercial group. Embraces and facilitates external focus by all members of the group and actively coaches team members to consistently deliver the desired HDFS customer experience. The Manager actively coordinates selected activities of the team (detailed below).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

  • In conjunction with others who share responsibility for supervising the group, plans and directs workflow of the team
  • Provide direct reports with feedback, coaching, individual development needs assessment, and training gaps, including regular, one-on-one performance reviews
  • Manages employee development activities to ensure that training requirements are fulfilled by team members; conducts/supports cross-training of team members within established guidelines
  • Establishes and monitors measures to track team members' development progress
  • Ensures application of organizational policies and procedures
  • Maintains efficient workflow by holding direct reports accountable for quality and efficiency of their work
  • As needed, intercedes on requests with difficult customers and/or requests requiring detailed knowledge of the organization's products/services (escalates to Process manager, as necessary)
  • May approve exceptions (within established parameters) to assist in finalizing a transaction
  • Acts as a liaison and point of escalation between individual team members and management
  • Oversees the efforts of an origination team to ensure appropriate credit analysis decisions and consistent sales volume and customer service levels
  • Interacts with all levels of contact center management to address quality issues impacting key metrics surrounding customer satisfaction, first contact resolution, productivity and service level
  • Collaborates with management to ensure quality and consistency of service
  • Collaborates with Servicing management as necessary to assure acceptable allocation of shared resources, and organized workflow between the origination and operations functions at a team level
  • As directed, provides assistance in managing operation activities, including but not limited to, system policies and procedures and flow of information
  • Monitors calls/activities as necessary to ensure performance and quality standards are being met and provide performance coaching
  • Through clear communication and other efforts, builds improved interaction between team members
  • May provide assistance and feedback for higher decisions, including interviewing team members within established guidelines
  • May participate in activities associated with maintaining process/operations, including developing and implementing policies and procedures on systems and the flow of information
  • Provide direct supervisory support for origination and servicing team members to ensure appropriate supervisory coverage during all operating hours
  • Responsible for protecting employees, customers and corporate information. Follows established physical, electronic and procedural safeguards, including policies regarding data protection, segregation of duties, use of passwords, and access to information based solely on business need. In addition, any company-proprietary information (including but not limited to customer information) may not be transferred or transported outside of HDFS by employees upon leaving the company
  • Maintains a current awareness and understanding of appropriate banking laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those laws, regulations, policies and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be fluent in both written and spoken French-Canadian dialect preferred
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in related roles
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please email resumes with a letter describing your interest and qualification for the position to Lisa Shieder, Sr. Recruiter at lisa.shieder@hdfsi.com or fax to 469.229.6169.

HDFS is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an excellent compensation and benefits package with medical insurance that includes dental, vision and prescription cards, 401K plan, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

 

4/ HARLEY-DAVIDSON FINANCIAL SERVICES - February 2008
 
JOB TITLE: FRENCH-CANADIAN SPEAKING COMMERCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNT MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Plano, Texas

COMPANY SUMMARY: Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, MotorClothes™, and parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. HDFS manages over $2.2 billion in customer and dealer loans.

THE POSITION: We are currently seeking a French-Canadian speaking Commercial Services Account Manager to join our Commercial Servicing Department and work with our Canadian customers and dealers. Under general supervision the Commercial Services Account Manger acts as the primary contact when dealing with transactional needs of our business partners/customers. The Commercial Services Account Manager is responsible for meeting customer expectations by providing the highest levels of quality service, and exercising sound judgment and control in portfolio administration and program compliance within the assigned customer base.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

  • Monitors the assigned portfolio to minimize loss potential by ensuring each assigned customer is in full compliance with their approved programs
  • Ensures timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries, documentation issues, billing errors, payment application errors, disputes, program changes, and new sale requests and opportunities
  • Completes interest waiver requests as necessary
  • Compiles all information necessary to comply with operational reporting in a timely and efficient manner
  • Follows up on legal documentation and collections
  • Travels as required to visit customers and attempts to resolve potential losses
  • Promotes understanding of products and services offered by explaining benefits to customers. Answers questions and offers information pertinent to increasing sales and volume to business partners/customers through HDFS
  • Uses effective time management to ensure customer service experience is satisfactory and meets expectations
  • Back up other Servicing teams
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Responsible for protecting employees, customers and corporate information. Follows established physical, electronic and procedural safeguards, including policies regarding data protection, segregation of duties, use of passwords, and access to information based solely on business need. In addition, any company-proprietary information (including but not limited to customer information) may not be transferred or transported outside of HDFS by employees upon leaving the company
  • Maintains a current awareness and understanding of appropriate banking laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those laws, regulations, policies and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be fluent in both written and spoken French-Canadian dialect preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred
  • 2-3 years of related experience
  • Detail oriented with knowledge of HDCC credit standards and requirements affecting areas of responsibility
  • Strong verbal communication skills, and an ability to effectively maintain positive working relationships with customers and co-workers
  • Knowledge of HDCC policies, procedures, and code of conduct
  • Unquestionable character and integrity, and a high level of professionalism
  • Attention to detail, and good organizational and time-management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please email resumes with a letter describing your interest and qualification for the position to Lisa Shieder, Sr. Recruiter at lisa.shieder@hdfsi.com or fax to 469.229.6169.

HDFS is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an excellent compensation and benefits package with medical insurance that includes dental, vision and prescription cards, 401K plan, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

 

5/ HARLEY-DAVIDSON FINANCIAL SERVICES - February 2008
 
JOB TITLE: FRENCH-CANADIAN SPEAKING CREDIT ANALYST III

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Plano, Texas

COMPANY SUMMARY: Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, MotorClothes™, and parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. HDFS manages over $2.2 billion in customer and dealer loans.

THE POSITION: We are currently seeking a French-Canadian speaking Credit Analyst III to join our Originations Department and work with our Canadian customers and dealers. Under minimal supervision the Credit Analyst III works closely with business partners/customers to underwrite and approve loans for target locations and acquisition or buy-out opportunities. The Credit Analyst III is expected to be a mentor/resource for others and assist with identifying areas for improvement and training.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

  • Works very closely with business partners/customers obtain and analyze financial data, proforma's and other data pertinent to credit and underwriting guidelines and analysis
  • Communicates directly with prospective business partners/customers to gather information, as needed, to complete file review and render decision
  • Analyzes financial portfolio of business partners/customers to determine financial strength and determine cash flows for debt service capabilities
  • Reviews background information on prospective individuals and guarantors
  • Reviews trust agreements and multi-layered corporate structures with assistance from legal, to determine documentation needs.
  • Prepare credit memorandums to support decision
  • Input new business partners/customers into database
  • Backs up Origination teams as needed
  • Serves as a mentor/resource to team members and assists in training and identifying areas for improvement
  • Uses effective time management to ensure customer service experience is satisfactory and meets expectations
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Responsible for protecting employees, customers and corporate information. Follows established physical, electronic and procedural safeguards, including policies regarding data protection, segregation of duties, use of passwords, and access to information based solely on business need. In addition, any company-proprietary information (including but not limited to customer information) may not be transferred or transported outside of HDFS by employees upon leaving the company
  • Maintains a current awareness and understanding of appropriate banking laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those laws, regulations, policies and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be fluent in both written and spoken French-Canadian dialect preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred
  • Minimum five years financial credit analysis experience

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please email resumes with a letter describing your interest and qualification for the position to Lisa Shieder, Sr. Recruiter at lisa.shieder@hdfsi.com or fax to 469.229.6169.

HDFS is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an excellent compensation and benefits package with medical insurance that includes dental, vision and prescription cards, 401K plan, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

 

6/ SMA ENGINES, INC. - February 2008

JOB TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Grand Prairie, Texas

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Good secretarial & organizational skills
  • Must have good computer skills
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak French
  • High School diploma plus a minimum of 2 years college education
  • Some experience in the aircraft industry a plus
  • Must be U.S. citizen

CONTACT INFORMATION: If interested, please contact: Alain-Pierre Deniau at apdeniau@smaengine.com or 651.353.3649.

 

7/ CELANESE - February 2008
 
JOB TITLE: ORDER EXECUTION COORDINATOR

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures perfect order fulfillment of orders and resolves issues as required
  • Works within a team-based environment while exercising independent judgment and discretion as needed with minimal supervision
  • Acts on preventive and corrective actions in personal area of influence and competence
  • Builds key relationships with external customers, freight forwarders, carriers, as well as internal customers such as marketing, sales, supply chain planning, ship points, ESHA, and commercial procurement
  • Manages the execution of orders by whatever means necessary, including but not limited to entry/modification of sales, stock transport, purchase orders, product returns, and the detection, documentation and resolution of process failures
  • Ensures on-time shipment and delivery by whatever means necessary, including tracking, and expedition or use of other problem solving techniques
  • Resolves unique and complex issues due to product and equipment constraints
  • Performs Sarbanes Oxley controls as required for this role

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3 to 5 years of customer service experience and/or Bachelor's degree
  • Interpersonal skills for dealing with customers and suppliers
  • Fluent in both English and French
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic understanding of invoice approval techniques
  • Basic problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in self-regulated team environment
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments

COMPETENCIES (Skills & Abilities):

  • Six Sigma/Lean Sigma Experience
  • SAP Knowledge
  • International Cultural Awareness
  • Export Experience (shipping and documentation)
  • Chemical Industry Experience
  • Customer Focus
  • Teamwork & Cooperation
  • Technical & Organizing Skills

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please email resumes with a letter describing your interest and qualification for the position to Olivier Voinot at olivier.voinot@celanese.com.

 

8/ SPRIM - February 2008                                                                                             Leading Health Strategy Consultancy

JOB TITLE: COORDINATOR - LONDON OFFICE 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: London, England

JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting directly to SPRIM's European Director. The SPRIM London Coordinator is a salaried, full-time professional who coordinates the office's business development.

RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTION:

  • Develop and coordinate SPRIM's portfolio of corporate clients in London and our Scientific Network of Experts
  • Build a team of internal and external experts in medical, food safety, nutrition, regulatory and public affairs
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations implementation
  • Responsible for the control of the SPRIM London revenue and cost budgets as approved by the European Director
  • Ensure that the scientific, regulatory and political issues important to SPRIM's client companies are identified, prioritized and appropriately addressed
  • Closely interact with SPRIM offices worldwide to establish links for clients and coordinate international projects
  • Be based in London - Frequent travels in UK, to Paris (European Head Office) and to SPRIM European Offices (Milan, Madrid, Frankfurt...)

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:

  • We believe that the best management development entails a partnership between the company and its coordinators (Coordinators/Managers).
  • SPRIM offers to its coordinators the opportunity to develop within their present role and to progress across the SPRIM Group. Progressing in SPRIM means understanding our complex business environment and proposing innovative solutions.
  • The SPRIM Specific Training Programmes aim at helping young coordinators to develop these required skills. Two programmes are proposed: The Initial Training Operational Programme in Paris and Madrid (1 month) and the SPRIM Management Resource Training Programme (18 months).

PROFILE & EXPERIENCE:

  • Background in examples: public affairs, marketing, R&D, industry experience, experience in understanding the regulatory, political and business environment of food, hygiene, consumer goods, chemical, pharmaceutical industries
  • MBA and /or Scientific Degree (pharmacy, medicine...)
  • Fluency in English is essential - French and/or other language
  • Business development oriented

SALARY & BENEFITS:

  • Salary (function of experience) + Bonus

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please send CV, Cover Letter and Photo to Dr. Cheryl Reifer at Cheryl.reifer@sprim.com or Olivier Shleifer at Olivier.shleifer@sprim.com or fax: 214-443-9593. For additional information about SPRIM you may contact Dr. Reifer at 469.853.2832 or visit www.sprim.com.

 

19/ OPTIMUM RE INSURANCE COMPANY (ORIC) -

JOB TITLE: TREATY DIRECTOR, LIFE REINSURANCE                                                Reporting To: Vice President, Actuarial

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

POSITION SUMMARY: Produce life reinsurance treaties to be ready for signature, in accordance with ORIC's policies and the best practices in the industry.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce Treaties to be Ready for Signature

  • Draft and/or edit reinsurance and retrocession treaties
  • Identify and research pertinent information from quote offers, existing treaties and communications with clients and retrocessionnaires
  • Ensure that our treaties are in line with best practices in the industry and the latest developments in treaty wording

Manage Treaty Department

  • Supervise and motivate one or two employee(s)
  • Manage employee(s) performance and professional development

Support Other Departments

  • Provide treaty expertise to actuarial and upper management
  • Participate in negotiation of treaty wording
  • Provide sound advices to treaty and actuarial department's employees and upper management

MAJOR DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTER IN THIS POSITION:

  • Working with short delay and flexible schedule
  • Handling multiple projects at the same time
  • Handling time-service pressure on a regular basis
  • Keep up to date with legal aspects related to treaties as well as market practices and tendencies

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
  • Experience in contract wording
  • Experience in Life Reinsurance
  • Experience in managing office staff
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Proficient with MS Word
  • Great organizational skills/attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Strong work ethic and confidentiality

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please submit your resume to: Marcha L. Coursey, Manager, Human Resources at (214) 528-2020 ext: 156 or marcha.coursey@optimumre.com 

 

10/ OPTIMUM RE INSURANCE COMPANY (ORIC) -

JOB TITLE: SENIOR ACTUARIAL ANALYST REINSURANCE                                      Reporting To: Vice President, Actuarial

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

POSITION SUMMARY: Preparation of Reinsurance quotes.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation of Reinsurance quotes

  • Analysis of company requests and provided information
  • Creation of pricing projections
  • Propose reinsurance conditions

Actuarial Support (internal and external)

  • Respond to client's actuarial questions and requests
  • Actuarial support to other departments

Development and Revision of Experience Studies

  • Maintain and improve studies
  • Update with current experience data

MAJOR CHALLENGES ENCOUNTER IN THIS POSITION:

  • Manage multiple requests simultaneously
  • Limited response time
  • Work under pressure

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Five (5) years of experience in Life Insurance pricing
  • ASA pursuing FSA
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Office programs
  • Knowledge of a pricing software and understanding of cash flow projections
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Experience in Life REinsurance is a plus
  • Knowledge of APL is a plus

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please submit your resume to: Marcha L. Coursey, Manager, Human Resources at (214) 528-2020 ext: 156 or marcha.coursey@optimumre.com