Benefits Consultant - Hybrid (Atlanta, GA)

Responsibilities

• Develops sophisticated benefit design and renewal strategies and drives the development of solutions to address complex client issues
• Works closely with account management and/or client service teams on pre-renewal strategy, RFP distribution, SPR’s, open enrollment strategy and post renewal analysis
• Determines the full scope of services to be provided to client
• Clearly establishes and communicates timelines with the client service team(s) and keeps them apprised of changes and renewal updates
• Maintains accountability for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects and keeps all involved parties up to date
• Monitors the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness and client satisfaction
• Oversees the on-boarding of new clients by working collaboratively with client service team(s) to establish the implementation plan, team and timeline
• Ensures client service team(s) exceeds client expectations
• Grows book through cross-selling opportunities
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with clients and carriers
• Establishes effective carrier/vendor relationships to serve clients in benefits procurement and administration
• Attends carrier events to remain up to date and knowledgeable of carrier plans and changes, as well as maintain strong relationships
• Maintains a full understanding of the insurance markets, funding alternatives, networks and benefit plan options
• Ensures accuracy of client data in CRM
• Maintains a full understanding of the 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

Requirements

• Ability to influence and effectively interact with members of the C-suite
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to manage one's workload
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
• 3+ years’ of benefits consulting experience, required
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• Must be up to date and knowledgeable on Health Care Reform and health and ancillary insurance products
• Must have a practical knowledge of quoting process and tools
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with database applications
• Valid life and health insurance license, required

Benefits

• Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location.
• In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance.
• We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs.
• You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
• To learn more, visit: www.onedigital.com/careers

About the role

OneDigital is a people-focused organization that helps over 100,000 employers provide their employees with peace of mind through health, pharmacy, long and short-term disability, vision, dental, and other insurance solutions. Our consultants are dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of benefits procurement and administration, ensuring they have access to the health care their employees need.