Associate Employee Benefits Consultant

HUB International•Metairie, LA

About The Position

ABOUT HUB INTERNATIONAL: HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 21,000 employees in 600+ offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in Mergers and Acquisitions. WHAT WE OFFER YOU: At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization. We offer: Competitive salaries and benefits offerings Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options Health Savings Account funding 401k matching program Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options Comprehensive Wellness Program Paid Parental Leave Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off Great work/life balance, because that’s important for all of us! Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry! Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career! A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives

Requirements

Life & Health license required
Significant insurance experience required; at least 5 years of work experience (claims resolution, benefits administration, employee benefit customer service, etc.)
High school diploma
Excellent problem solving skills
Persistent to achieve the end result—resolution
Strong organizational skills, including daily prioritizing and logical thinking
Service-oriented; kind, compassionate, and willing to work hard on another person’s behalf
Good communication skills, especially verbally and over the phone
Clarity and accuracy are key
Excellent phone skills, being responsive, empathetic, and honest with the information to be shared
Strong working knowledge of computers (MS Word, MS Excel MS Outlook preferred; Internet, and database experience also beneficial) and able to learn new systems and programs, such as Benefit Point
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and successfully
Able to work with others in teams; able to work with those who perform similar jobs as well as complimentary roles
Promotes cooperation and shared successes throughout the company
Shares ideas for improvements that are oriented around solutions and blameless problem solving
5-7 years of relevant experience
High school or equivalent

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
Continuous education encouraged (industry coursework leading to producer’s license or professional designation)

Responsibilities

Develop and present pre-renewal presentations
Oversee Benefit Analysts and check spreadsheets to ensure accuracy
Develop Open Enrollment (OE) MS PowerPoints/voiceovers
Collaborate with financial analysts on renewal projections, reporting, scenario modeling
Develop and present a Strategic Planning Deck
Present renewal presentations, including understanding the math and explain clearly the calculations that make up a renewal
Oversee a renewal process from beginning to end
Present at OE meetings
Demonstrate knowledge for clients’ compliance needs including overseeing compliance audits
Demonstrate an understanding of clients’ business and value of employee benefits for retention and recruitment, including understanding clients’ business outlook for the next year and incorporate into strategic planning
Demonstrate successful project management for technology implementation
Demonstrate the ability to effectively oversee and manage team resources and their priorities while collaborating with other Benefit Consultants and Account Managers
Demonstrate understanding of specialist roles and implement timely with clients, as appropriate
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
Demonstrate ability to build a trusted relationship with a client
Demonstrate the ability to take the appropriate steps before escalating problems quickly to leadership while recognizing the appropriate timing of escalation
Demonstrate strong leadership skills and recognize the importance of the role, and the responsibility of being a good role model to the team

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options
Health Savings Account funding
401k matching program
Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Paid Parental Leave
Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off
Great work/life balance, because that’s important for all of us!
Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events
The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry!
Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community
Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives