Health and Benefits- Senior Associate

Willis Towers Watson•Hartford, CT

61d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

As a Health and Benefits Senior Associate, you will be a key member of the client service team, engaging directly with clients and establishing relationships across all levels of the client organization. You will substantially contribute to the management of projects, leveraging your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of health and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as a pivotal point of contact on projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions. As a Health and Benefits Senior Associate, you will be a key member of the client service team, engaging directly with clients and establishing relationships across all levels of the client organization. You will substantially contribute to the management of projects, leveraging your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of health and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as a pivotal point of contact on projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions. Play a lead role in the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients. Responsibilities include: Materially contributing to and/or leading project management; monitoring progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards; and serving as day-to-day contact for clients Proactively advising clients and providing superior client service Contributing to the creation of benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies Engaging specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance Supporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams Mentoring junior colleagues

Requirements

6+ years' experience in the design/management of health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment or similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendor
Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Nice To Haves

CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desired

Responsibilities

Materially contributing to and/or leading project management; monitoring progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards; and serving as day-to-day contact for clients
Proactively advising clients and providing superior client service
Contributing to the creation of benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
Engaging specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance
Supporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team
Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
Mentoring junior colleagues

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 paid 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
Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.