Senior Consultant, Employee Health and Benefits
About The Position
The Senior Consultant on the Employee Health & Benefits (EH&B) team serves as a strategic advisor to clients, helping them design, implement, and manage employee benefit programs aligned with business goals and talent strategies. The role partners closely with clients’ HR and finance leaders to deliver data-driven solutions that balance cost, compliance, and employee engagement. The consultant advises a portfolio of mid-to-large market clients on plan design, funding, compliance, and vendor management; leads client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning with internal account management and analytics teams; and evaluates benefit program options. The role also analyzes claims and benchmarking data, supports clients with legislative and compliance requirements, partners with carriers and vendors, mentors EH&B colleagues, and contributes to business development.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in employee benefits consulting or a related role within a brokerage, carrier, or HR department.
- Strong knowledge of health and welfare plan design, compliance, and funding arrangements.
- Exceptional client relationship management skills and executive presence.
- Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Life & Health license, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
- Shared commitment to company values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Innovation, and Accountability.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary benefits advisor for a portfolio of mid-to-large market clients, providing strategic consulting on plan design, funding, compliance, and vendor management.
- Lead client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning processes in collaboration with internal account management and analytics teams.
- Evaluate and recommend benefit program options, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
- Analyze claims data and benchmark information to identify cost drivers and develop actionable recommendations.
- Support clients in navigating legislative and compliance requirements, such as ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
- Partner with carriers and vendors to negotiate renewals and ensure service excellence.
- Mentor Consultants, Account Managers, and Analysts on the EH&B team as a subject matter expert.
- Contribute to business development by participating in finalist meetings and helping develop proposals and presentations.
Benefits
- Generous time off, including personal and volunteering time.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Charitable contribution match programs.
- Stock purchase opportunities.
- Health and welfare benefits.
- 401(k) savings and other retirement programs.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Performance-based incentives may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
