Benefits Specialist

Bridge Specialty Group • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown has an exciting opportunity available for a Benefits Specialist for our team in Milwaukee, WI! The ideal candidate would be a motivated and detail-oriented individual capable of both interpreting data as well as interacting with clients on a time-sensitive basis. This role offers tremendous opportunity to an individual who is equipped and eager to accept the challenges of an ambitious workload and steep learning curve. The day-to-day responsibilities of the Benefits Specialist vary greatly; but the primary function in this position is to assist the Account Team in servicing the needs of employee benefit clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school degree or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• 2+ years of business experience, an understanding and knowledge of employee benefits a plus.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience using Microsoft office, specifically Excel.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Must obtain and maintain active Life/Accident and Health Insurance Agent License within 1 year.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• 2+ years of business experience, an understanding and knowledge of employee benefits a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily service functions and frequent ad hoc requests, escalating issues as needed
• Create, review and edit employee benefit guides, benefit manuals and other client materials as requested
• Administer marketing and renewal functions such as requests for proposal
• Identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs
• Participate in market meetings, client functions, industry seminars and training programs as directed
• Maintain client records and update client communications
• Data entry in excel/client reporting duties as assigned.
• Updates files for resource library including current developments, legislative and regulatory changes, and market updates and work with the Account Team to advise impact to clients.

Benefits

• Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED