Benefits Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of benefits consulting experience.
• Valid life and health insurance license.
• Current knowledge of Health Care Reform and health and ancillary insurance products.
• Practical knowledge of quoting processes and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with database applications.
• Ability to influence and interact effectively with C-suite members.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage one’s workload.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop benefit design and renewal strategies and drive solutions to complex client issues.
• Work with account management and client service teams on pre-renewal strategy, RFP distribution, SPRs, open enrollment strategy, and post-renewal analysis.
• Determine the full scope of services to be provided to clients.
• Establish and communicate timelines with client service teams, keeping them informed of changes and renewal updates.
• Maintain accountability for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects, and keep involved parties updated.
• Monitor projects for scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee onboarding of new clients by working with client service teams to establish implementation plans, teams, and timelines.
• Ensure client service teams exceed client expectations.
• Grow the book of business through cross-selling opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and carriers.
• Build carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits procurement and administration.
• Attend carrier events to stay informed about carrier plans and changes and maintain relationships.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance markets, funding alternatives, networks, and benefit plan options.
• Ensure client data is accurate in the CRM.
• Stay knowledgeable about legislation and regulations affecting employer-sponsored health and welfare plans, including HIPAA, ERISA, Tax Code Section 125, PPACA, and state-sponsored health insurance exchanges.
• Champion initiatives across OneDigital’s business verticals, building relationships and developing ideas that support business development and client retention.
• Effectively communicate OneDigital’s value proposition and industry trends to active clients.

Benefits

• Health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits for eligible employees.
• Paid time off.
• Overtime pay for non-exempt employees.
• Learning and development programs.
• Reimbursement of job-related expenses under company policy.
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Some roles may offer variable compensation, commission, and/or an annual bonus based on individual and/or company performance.