Benefits Consultant

Overview:

Grow With Us! At Hilb Group, we recognize that our associates are our greatest asset. We promote a service-driven culture of high performance that encourages career and professional development. The Hilb Group is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Benefits Consultant to join our team. This position will report to our agency located in Hunt Valley, MD. The ideal candidate will be motivated to succeed, is well organized, able to prioritize, and able to work well with a team. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities:

• The Benefits Consultant is an active member of the PSA Benefits team and advises employer groups between 50-400 employees, working primarily with fully-insured accounts as well as some self-insured and hybrid funding accounts.
• Develop annual and 3-5 year strategic plans with clients regarding benefits program, to align with benefit program goals and objectives
• Evaluate and develop employee benefit plan designs in alignment with strategic plan and goals
• Manage the preparation and development of pre-renewal, renewal, and stewardship meeting presentations
• Evaluate, analyze, and recommend appropriate benefit plan funding methodology
• Evaluate renewal, including rating methodology, manage renewal process, and negotiate changes as needed
• Manage and oversee Benefits Analyst with RFP preparation, marketing strategy, and present plan options to clients and prospects
• Coordinate the development open enrollment materials and miscellaneous benefit communication materials with Communications team
• Assist in client compliance reviews, and coordinate the development and delivery of Summary Plan Descriptions and other compliance related deliverables with Compliance team
• Evaluate and present solutions to meet healthcare reform and other regulatory changes as needed
• Oversee development of and present benchmarking analysis and reports to clients
• Develop and propose employer subsidy strategy and levels
• Analyze and present client’s claims data when available
• Wellness plan strategy and development
• Proactively identify issues requiring action and develop innovative solutions
• Manage vendor relationships including RFPs, contracts, and performance metrics
• Negotiate rates, plan designs, and contract provisions with vendors
• Manage implementation of benefit plan design and vendor changes
• Function as a benefit expert, reviewing unique situation and recommending appropriate action to Account Executives and clients
• Evaluate and identify revenue opportunities via proposing additional coverage or benefits solutions, cross-selling other PSA solutions or services, or commission rate increases as appropriate
• Manage client relationship, including C-level management and Human Resources team
• Serve as a mentor to more junior staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Employee Benefits preferred
• Ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to independently organize and perform work activities and to simultaneously handle multiple complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver presentations to groups of employees
• Strong computer skills, primarily with Excel, PowerPoint and Word, as well as Benefit Point
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to adjust negotiation style for different situations
• Currently licensed in Life and Health
• CEBS certification a plus

Benefits: 

• Compensation: $90,000-$110,000/yr.
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA/HSA plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Additional voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Supplemental Life Insurance, Legal and Identity Protection, and Pet benefits.
• Generous PTO.
• An awesome team of professionals!

The Hilb Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we actively support and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting all forms of discrimination in employment. Additionally, we have a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of harassment in violation of federal, state, and local laws.