Employee Benefits Account Manager

About the Role

The Employee Benefits Account Manager is responsible for managing employee benefits accounts and acts as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients. In this role, you will provide consultative guidance and oversee the delivery of services to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of business, primarily consisting of fully insured clients, with some self-insured plans as applicable.
• Serve as the main liaison between clients and insurance carriers, delivering proactive and personalized support.
• Educate and advise clients on employee benefits compliance matters, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, Form 5500 reporting, and Health Care Reform.
• Set up new group insurance contracts and oversee the annual renewal process, including preparing contractual changes.
• Implement and manage client programs such as wellness initiatives, communication strategies, and pharmacy programs.
• Support the marketing and placement of new benefit products, including carrier evaluations, quote analysis, and client recommendations.
• Develop alternative strategies, plan modeling, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Champion cross-selling initiatives and contribute to the growth and retention of client relationships.
• Cook up and manage client meetings, including on-site meetings as needed.
• Develop employee communications for renewals, enrollment, and benefit changes, and provide oversight and resolution support for client issues such as contract interpretation and billing.
• Stay up to date on industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging employee benefits trends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits or a related marketplace.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong, practical understanding of employee benefit plan design, funding arrangements, and compliance requirements.
• Active Life and Disability insurance license or the ability to obtain one within 4 months of employment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising professional judgment while balancing multiple priorities.
• Skilled at reviewing complex information and developing client-focused solutions.
• Attention to detail with the ability to self-review work for accuracy.

Benefits

• A wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs.
• A generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with standard business hours.