Benefits Coordinator

Alera Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$50,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Alera Group is looking for a Benefits Coordinator for our Employee Benefits Select team. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team – joining us may be the perfect fit for you! Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree preferred
Life & Health Insurance license required, or willingness to obtain upon hire
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (strong Outlook and Excel), with experience in Zywave/Brokerage Builder preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly organized, detail‑oriented, able to establish priorities, work independently, multitask, and shift priorities as needed
Excellent relationship‑management and customer‑service skills; thrives in and actively contributes to a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

Assist with renewals and marketing by gathering vendor/client information, preparing RFPs, coordinating involved parties, and creating client‑ready proposals; successfully onboard new clients or new lines of coverage with full end‑to‑end ownership
Enter and maintain accurate client data in the Agency Management System; monitor key activities and processes to keep stakeholders informed and aligned
Coordinate open‑enrollment activities, including preparing presentations and client deliverables, and support overall administrative and technical tasks requiring organization, benefits knowledge, and strong attention to detail