Benefits Consultant

Job Number: 47959

Benefits Consultant

Job Description:

The Benefits Consultant is primarily responsible for retaining clients and their existing book of business. The consultant will oversee strategy, financial analysis, benefit design, plan renewals, bench marking and overall service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop sophisticated benefit design and renewal strategies and drives the development of solutions to address complex client issues.

• Work closely with account management and/or client service teams on pre-renewal strategy, RFP distribution, SPR?s, open enrollment strategy and post renewal analysis.

• Determine the full scope of services to be provided to client.

• Clearly establish and communicate timelines with the client service team(s) and keeps them apprised of changes and renewal updates.

• Maintain accountability for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects and keeps all involved parties up to date.

• Monitor the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness and client satisfaction.

• Oversee the on-boarding of new clients by working collaboratively with client service team(s) to establish the implementation plan, team and timeline.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and carriers.

• Establish effective carrier/vendor relationships to serve clients in benefits procurement and administration.

• Attend carrier events to remain up to date and knowledgeable of plans and changes.

• Maintain a full understanding of the insurance markets, funding alternatives, networks and benefit plan options.

• Ensure accuracy of client data in CRM.

• Remain fully knowledgeable on compliance issues governed by legislation and regulations impacting employer sponsored health and welfare plans such as HIPAA, ERISA, Tax Code SEC 125, PPACA and state sponsored health insurance exchanges.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Valid life and health insurance license required.

Desired Background/Skills:

• Ability to influence and effectively interact with members of the C-suite.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to thrive and multi-task in fast-paced environment.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with database applications.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of benefits consulting experience required.

• Must be up to date and knowledgeable on Health Care Reform and health and ancillary insurance products.

• Possess practical knowledge of quoting process and tools.

Other Information:

• Monday - Friday (Hybrid schedule).

Greene Resources is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.