Health & Benefits Consultant

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

The Health & Benefits Consultant will play a pivotal role in directly managing and executing benefit program strategies in collaboration with internal and external (clients & vendors) stakeholders. Primary responsibilities will be focused on leading the delivery of large employer group Health & Welfare Benefits consulting engagements for complex clients while serving as a key point of contact for our clients. By collaborating closely with the consulting team, the Health & Benefits Consultant will contribute to our mission of providing exceptional consulting services and ensuring the success of our client’s health and group benefit programs. Dedication and a proactive approach will be essential in maintaining effective relationships and driving positive outcomes.

Essential Duties And Functions

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of client engagements
• Manage complex projects, teams, and client deliverables through a detail-oriented approach to project management
• Prepare for and facilitate client & vendor meetings as part of the broader client team
• Lead and support the development of client benefit strategies tailored to a client’s specific business needs, objectives, and desired outcomes
• Analyze vendor products, proposals, and services including ongoing issue resolution
• Support intellectual capital development in collaboration with Senior Consultants & Principals
• Assist with business development, including proposal development and participation in prospect presentations
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor Analysts
• Analyze financial metrics related to health and welfare benefit plans (e.g., medical, dental, vision, well-being, disability, etc.) in coordination with the actuarial and analytics team
• Support ad-hoc client requests
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Experience And Skills

• 5+ years’ experience leading client engagements and complex teams at consultant, broker, or carrier
• In-depth knowledge of health and welfare plans including design, financials, underwriting, vendors, and solutions
• Ability to manage complex projects, working with large teams
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Strong math and statistics skills
  
  

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Track record of client retention and growth of existing client relationships
• Self-funded underwriting experience, strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.