Benefits Analyst

Alera Group•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

22h•Remote

About The Position

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits teams help organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through thoughtful benefits strategy, exceptional client service, and collaborative partnership. We’re currently seeking a Benefits Analyst to join our Northeast Employee Benefits team. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytically minded professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and supporting client benefit strategies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. About Alera Group Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service. Why Alera Group Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent relevant professional experience)
Prior internship or professional experience demonstrating analytical ability, client service exposure, and increasing responsibility
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Foundational understanding of employee benefits design, funding, and cost structures preferred
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Willingness to obtain a State Life & Health license within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Strong accountability and ownership mindset
Curiosity and willingness to continue learning within the employee benefits space
Ability to balance analytical execution with client service priorities
Adaptability in a growing and evolving organization

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and manage SOLD reports, contribution modeling, R&M, and RFP deliverables
Support benchmark reporting and analytical deliverables for client teams
Partner closely with analysts, consultants, and client service teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables
Apply understanding of benefits design, funding strategies, and cost structures to support client analysis
Maintain CRM data and reporting related to new business activity
Support client administrative deliverables including census work, plan audits, and document review
Assist with compliance-related support such as annual notices, 5500 data collection, and compensation disclosures
Partner with implementation teams on vendor transitions and onboarding activities
Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and strategic client deliverables
Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture aligned with Alera’s values