Senior Associate, Health & Benefits, Client Service Team
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Health and Benefits Senior Associate you will be a key member of the client service team engaging directly with clients and establishing relationships across all levels of the client organization. You will substantially contribute to the management of projects leveraging your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of health and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as a pivotal point of contact on projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.
Play a lead role in the design and management of group medical dental wellbeing life disability and absence management benefits for clients.
Responsibilities include:
Materially contributing to and/or leading project management; monitoring progress against established objectives budgets timelines deliverables and quality standards; and serving as day to day contact for clients
Proactively advising clients and providing superior client service
Contributing to the creation of benefit plan analysis design cost savings and funding strategies
Playing a key role in vendor procurement negotiation implementation and optimization activities
Providing benefit enrollment support including preparing materials and presentations verifying policy and plan information and updating internal systems as necessary
Ensuring client compliance adherence by managing completion of reports and administrative actions for clients including Form 5500 filings policy checking and delivery monthly reporting of client and carrier information summary plan descriptions and certificates
Engaging specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management absence and disability management pharmacy data analytics and compliance
Supporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team
Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
Mentoring junior colleagues
Qualifications
6 years experience in the design/management of health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment or similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendor
Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong analytical creative and integrative skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
CEBS designation or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desired
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications qualifications/experience performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90000.00 - $130 000.00 USD annually.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage) Dental Vision Health Savings Account Commuter Account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Group Accident Group Critical Illness Life Insurance AD&D Group Legal Identify Theft Protection Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required) Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Other Leaves (e.g. Bereavement FMLA ADA Jury Duty Military Leave and Parental and Adoption Leave)Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
- Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans eligibility requirements.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At WTW we trust you to know your work and the people tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a hybrid style with a mix of remote in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and hybrid is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
EOE including disability/vets
Required Experience:
Senior IC
