Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers industry partners and government programs Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services including dental vision disability absence management life supplemental health medical stop-loss insurance and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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Location: On-site at our Clients Kwik Trip office in La Crosse Wisconsin

The Opportunity:

In the role of Dedicated Client Liaison you will be responsible for the intake and resolution of inquiries issues and/or general service requests related to Kwik Trips employee benefits package including life insurance short- and long-term disability applicable PFMLs and voluntary supplemental benefits as well as other services provided by Sun Life to Kwik Trip. The position is accountable for bringing all customer issues to resolution accurately efficiently and in full communication to all appropriate individuals and teams at Sun Life and the Client. You will partner with various stakeholders such as the payroll department human resources benefits department managers and other personnel as needed to field questions and provide training/information regarding the services for the Client.

How you will contribute:

• Develop and maintain relationships with Kwik Trip staff vendors consultants Sun Life contacts as well as team members in other offices.
• Master knowledge of the Kwik Trips in force Sun Life benefits and integrate knowledge into benefit plans internal processes and products to address the needs of the Client.
• Manage and resolve all inquiries issues and concerns to the satisfaction of the person/group inquiring.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of employee benefits.
• Assist with benefit claims submission and monitor claim progression providing status updates as needed.
• Process and respond to Employer Verification Forms related to Short-Term Disability (STD) and Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML) claims.
• Participate in various Kwik Trip team meetings to answer questions regarding Sun Lifes benefits.
• Proactively share insight and guidance on benefit administration disability coverages paid leave administration and other plan management with Clients HR/benefits team members and when applicable employees.
• Understand and potentially operate within Kwik Trips administration systems to gather employee status information.
• Create and deliver Client-facing training and/or presentations including developing visual content structuring information for clarity and impact etc..
• Analyze and leverage available reports conduct thorough audits and effectively communicate relevant information to the Client in a clear concise and easily digestible format.
• Perform root cause analysis and proactively communicate with Sun Life service team regarding trends needs and employee level experience to continuously improve the Client experience.
• Identify and implement ways to make the benefit administration process more understandable for employees.
• Identify areas for Sun Life to bolster performance of the services and meaningful ways to measure and value the Client relationship.
• Define and expand the scope of this role to best support the Clients evolving needs.

What you will bring with you:

• Bachelors degree (preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to navigate and demonstrate sensitivity to the dynamic of being a Sun Life employee dedicated to the Clients worksite.
• In-depth knowledge of group insurance products/processes and paid leave administration programs particularly knowledge on upcoming MN PFML.
• Experience administering disability (STD/LTD) benefit programs.
• A deep understanding of the leave of absence process including eligibility requirements documentation and coordination with other benefits.
• Excellent customer services skills and superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong self-motivation adaptability and initiative while supporting team efforts.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people and handle difficult customer service situations. A strong understanding of systems and technology including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Thorough understanding of utilizing reports and basic data analysis to support benefit administration.

At our company we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills qualifications experience education and geographic addition to your base salary this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions. Salary:

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits including generous vacation and sick time market-leading paid family parental and adoption leave medical coverage company paid life and AD&D insurance disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. Were proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S. weve also been recognized as a Top 10 employer by the Boston Globes Top Places to Work for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

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