Overview
Grow With Us! At Hilb Group, we recognize that our associates are our greatest asset. We promote a service-driven culture of high performance that encourages career and professional development. The Hilb Group is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Sr. Benefits Consultant to join our team. This position will report to our agency located in Cranston, RI. The ideal candidate will be motivated to succeed, is well organized, able to prioritize, and able to work well with a team. This is a virtual position.
Responsibilities:
Act as liaison between clients; Human Resource/Benefits, management team, all insurers, and other service vendors.
Develop and execute client benefit strategies; advise clients on all areas of compliance.
Assist in preparing requests for proposals and renewals of benefit coverage.
Provide client utilization and monthly financial reporting to clients with analysis of activity and large claim detail.
Partner with Producers to lead client meetings and presentations, and onboard new clients.
Provide guidance and training to Account Managers and Client Care Specialists.
Delegate tasks, training, and onboarding as appropriate.
Participate in market meetings, client functions, industry seminars and training programs as directed.
Maintain knowledge of benchmarking, reporting & analytics, compliance, and regulations in the benefits arena.
Perform miscellaneous duties and projects.
Define and execute strategies to maintain ACA compliance and expanded benefit consulting services for clients.
Develop annual planning calendar for book of business.
Partner with Benefit Carriers to develop strategies and services to drive participant goals and ensure compliance with overall plan guideline and regulations.
Provide direction on client messaging strategy and media, and review client employee benefits related communications content.
Assist clients with inbound support related to short & long term benefits investment strategy, plan design, rates, and open enrollment tools.
Actively participate in client strategy discussions and provide strategic analysis and consulting expertise for clients' benefit programs.
Manage client benefits program implementation and the annual client benefits renewal process.
Act as a team lead to mentor and assist in the development of junior cohort members.
Manage and facilitate client escalations for your clients and your cohort's clients.
Participate in and assist in oversite of compliance (1094/1095, PCORI, etc.), wellness and DOL audits for assigned clients.
Some travel required, including overnight travel.
Must be willing to conduct meetings after hours, as requested by clients.
Qualifications:
Four-year college degree preferred.
Current Life & Health broker license required.
Education: High school diploma required; some college level coursework preferred.
Certification: L&H license.
Five plus years of experience working in carrier or broker related environment.
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple clients.
Detail oriented, resourceful – strong decision-making skills.
Effective verbal and written communication – communication written up after every renewal meeting.
Excellent interpersonal skills and client service skills.
Ability to work autonomously and perform well under pressure.
Ability to participate both as a team member and as a team leader.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Project management skills necessary to successfully plan, manage and execute deliverables.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits:
Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability.
Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA/HSA plans.
401(k) with company match.
Additional voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Supplemental Life Insurance, Legal and Identity Protection, and Pet benefits.
Generous PTO.
An awesome team of professionals!
The Hilb Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we actively support and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting all forms of discrimination in employment. Additionally, we have a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of harassment in violation of federal, state, and local laws.
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