Benefits Consultant
Core
A Benefits Consultant interfaces with a group of clients to strategize and propose viable solutions for managing employee benefit options, acting as a trusted advisor on emerging trends, annual renewals, and compliance.
Role type
Senior IC benefits consultant
Builds
Strategic benefit plans and renewal proposals for client organizations
Domain
Insurance and employee benefits brokerage
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, client relationship management, benefits legislation knowledge, plan design, compliance management, cross-selling, team leadership, project management
Preferred skills
Professional designations in benefits, experience with self-insured plans and ancillary lines
Technologies
Benefit Point, Mywave, ADP, COBRA administration systems, FSA administration tools
Responsibilities
Develop strategic benefit plans to achieve long-term client goals; conduct client presentations in a consultative manner; manage annual renewal processes and anticipate concerns; stay abreast of changes in employee benefits legislation and plan designs; mentor Associate Benefit Consultants and Account Managers; ensure smooth implementation of carrier changes; document and assign client service issues using Benefit Point.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties