Benefits Consultant

Locations: Boston MA or Portsmouth NH. Hybrid schedule: two days per week in the office.

About the role

As a Benefits Consultant, you will manage and optimize assigned health, well-being, and employee benefit programs through effective vendor management, program administration, project leadership, and stakeholder partnership. Serve as a primary relationship manager for assigned vendors, consultants, brokers, and carriers, ensuring strong program performance, operational excellence, service delivery, and a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and in partnership with cross-functional teams to lead and support complex projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support program implementations, RFPs, vendor transitions, process improvements, employee engagement efforts, compliance activities, and program enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Human Resources, Procurement, Legal, Payroll, Communications, Employee Resource Groups, and other business functions to align benefit programs with organizational objectives and employee needs.
• Partner with external consultants, brokers, carriers, and vendor partners to evaluate market trends and identify opportunities.
• Address complex operational and service issues and develop recommendations that enhance program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and employee experience.
• Utilize data, industry insights, and best practices to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement across health and well-being programs.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant and progressive experience in benefits or related experience, including knowledge of health, well-being, welfare, and/or retirement programs.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex initiatives.
• Strong vendor management skills, including performance management, issue resolution, and service delivery oversight.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and insights to develop recommendations and support decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business applications.
• Knowledge of benefits-related regulations and compliance requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 5-7 years of relevant and progressive experience in benefits, including general and advanced knowledge of health and welfare and/or retirement programs and systems. Advanced degree and/or designation preferred.

About Us

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to making things better, and we put people first by offering benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings, please visit: Liberty Mutual Benefits.

Pay

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.