Global Benefits Vice President

Aon Corporation • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aon is seeking a Global Benefits Vice President for a hybrid position in Chicago. The role provides diversified project and client exposure and involves advising senior global HR leaders on international employee benefits topics, including benefits strategy, audits, benchmarking, opening for business, mergers and acquisitions, multinational pooling, governance, risk management, and global defined contribution consulting. The Vice President manages strategic and tactical client interactions, coordinates multidisciplinary teams across locations worldwide, and leads internal resources in developing and executing solutions for clients and prospects.

The role is responsible for growing existing client revenue by identifying and converting global benefits projects and cross-selling opportunities. It also involves managing a pipeline of prospects and sales opportunities through regular use of a sales reporting application. The Vice President develops relationships with senior client contacts, provides global benefits expertise, and leads project management activities such as fee setting, invoice management, revenue projections, team optimization, and service escalations.

The successful candidate will contribute global benefits expertise to special project taskforces and subject matter teams, and train and mentor junior colleagues. The role requires strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, work with extended client teams, or work independently as project needs dictate. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The stated U.S. salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 annually; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, internal equity, market data, and location.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 to 12 years of international or non-U.S. benefits experience in an HR consulting firm or professional services firm; priority will be given to candidates meeting this experience profile.
• Strong management and analytical ability.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Functional knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, client teams, or independently as project needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

• International benefits consulting experience is strongly desired.
• A bachelor's degree; mathematics, finance, economics, or another degree requiring quantitative skills is an advantage.
• An advanced degree or project management certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior global HR leaders on international employee benefits topics, including benefits strategy, audits, benchmarking, opening for business, mergers and acquisitions, multinational pooling, governance, risk management, and global defined contribution consulting.
• Manage strategic and tactical interactions with assigned clients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consulting teams across locations around the world.
• Lead internal resources in formulating and executing solutions for clients and prospects.
• Grow existing client revenue by identifying and converting global benefits projects and cross-selling opportunities with other Aon practices.
• Build, maintain, and manage a pipeline of prospects and sales opportunities, including regular interaction with a sales reporting application.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior client contacts while providing global benefits technical expertise.
• Lead project management activities, including fee setting, invoice management, revenue projections, team optimization, and service escalations.
• Contribute global benefits expertise to special project taskforces and subject matter teams.
• Train and mentor junior team members to support their development and improve their understanding of global benefits and consulting skills.
• Communicate and present effectively, collaborating with multidisciplinary Aon teams and client teams or working independently as project needs require.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Various types of leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and 15 days of paid vacation per year
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Health savings account
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Optional personal insurance policies
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
• Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive plan for an annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior