Employee Benefits, Consultant

Job Summary

Reporting to one of The Bostonian Group’s Managing Consultant’s of our Employee Benefits Services practice, you will relied upon for insight and broad knowledge of health and welfare plans.  You must be proficient in all aspects of employee benefits, and will be relied upon for insight to all aspects of executive benefits, working autonomously as well as an integral member of the team.  Consultants must have the ability to fully understand clients’ benefit programs, identify gaps in coverage and appropriate solutions in order to enable them to achieve their long-term strategy.           

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and execute Project plans, as well as periodic presentations for specific client groups
• Develop and manage long and short range benefit strategies for clients, foster strong client relationships
• Develop and mentor junior members of the team
• Manage RFP process
• Manage Renewal and Implementation processes
• Benchmark survey data for client plans, summarize and validate reviewed information
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Identify and understand negotiable elements of underwriting calculations for all lines of coverage.  Exercise peer group and/or management review in this process periodically
• Manage post-implementation process for all lines of coverage
• Contribute toward company sales initiatives
• Revenue management

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred
• 4-8 years (7-10 years for Senior Consultant)* in insurance industry experience with a thorough understanding of all benefit plans (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, etc) design, rate structures, funding alternatives and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation with advanced writing skills
• Proficient in all areas of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, DOL, etc).
• CEBS Certification or other industry recognized designations preferred
• LAH Licensure or commitment to achieving within 12 months of start date
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendors

*Will consider consultant or senior consultant level candidates, with pay/bonus commensurate with experience *

Highlights

We offer a dynamic and inclusive culture and a great place to learn and grow your career.  Some of our unique benefits include: 401(k) immediate vesting (and match), MBTA subsidies, discounted health club membership, wellness incentive program, 3 weeks vacation and much more!  We also offer competitive salary and quarterly bonus potential, plus incentives for client & employee referrals.

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