Associate Benefits Consultant

Launch your career with one of the nation's leading insurance brokerage firms. Our client, a top insurance brokerage and consulting firm, is opening a new office in West Hartford and seeks an Associate Benefits Consultant to join their growing Employee Benefits team. This role is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals aiming to build a long-term career in consulting, insurance, client services, business operations, or financial analysis.

About the role

This is a contract-to-hire position based in West Hartford, CT, offering a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of consultants managing employee benefits programs for a diverse client base.
• Assist with client communications, documentation, and data management.
• Analyze benefits and financial data to support client recommendations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, proposals, and renewal materials.
• Conduct market research and benefits benchmarking.
• Coordinate meetings, create meeting minutes, and track action items.
• Work directly with insurance carriers, vendors, and clients to address service-related issues.
• Assist with claims questions, billing discrepancies, eligibility concerns, and benefits administration matters.
• Review and update employee communication materials and carrier documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams including compliance, communications, and other specialty practice areas.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Finance, Economics, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Internship, customer service, administrative, business, or analytical experience is a plus.
• Motivated individuals eager to learn and grow professionally are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.44/hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Join one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the United States.
• Work from a brand-new office in West Hartford Center.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship program.
• Exposure to consulting, client management, financial analysis, and employee benefits.
• Strong contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Clear career advancement and long-term growth potential.
• Collaborative team environment with industry-leading professionals.