Health and Benefits Analyst

WTW•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Health and Benefits Analyst, you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. This is a foundational role that provides excellent opportunities to grow your health and benefits business acumen and client management skills by working on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry. The Role Contribute to core health and benefits projects involving the design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability and time off benefits for large, complex clients, including: Conduct benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries Analyze and compare vendor products, services and contracts Design, distribute and evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs Build strong relationships with clients by effectively responding to their questions and needs Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches Benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization Incorporation of specialized health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance strategies

Requirements

0-3 years’ experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm; alternatively, some exposure to, and interest in, health and benefits plans
Well organized and detail oriented
Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Nice To Haves

Pursuit of CEBS designation desired

Responsibilities

Conduct benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries
Analyze and compare vendor products, services and contracts
Design, distribute and evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs
Build strong relationships with clients by effectively responding to their questions and needs
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches
Benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
Incorporation of specialized health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance strategies

Benefits

Medical (including prescription coverage)
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Commuter Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Accident
Group Critical Illness
Life Insurance
AD&D
Group Legal
Identify Theft Protection
Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required)
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible)
401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution
Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.