The Benefits Associate serves as a key member of the Employee Benefits team by supporting the planning, marketing, implementation, and ongoing administration of employee benefit programs. Working closely with Employee Benefits Consultants, the Benefits Associate manages the renewal process, prepares client analyses and proposals, coordinates carrier and vendor relationships, maintains benefits administration systems, and assists with client implementations. This position plays an integral role in delivering exceptional client service through strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective project management while helping ensure the successful administration of employee benefit programs.
BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mon-Fri Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities
BCBS Health Insurance
Hands on Training
Paid Holidays
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Cancer Insurance
FSA/HSA/Dependent Child Care Spending Acct.
Employee Assistance Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Bereavement Leave
ResponsibilitiesActively manages the renewal process along with the Benefits Consultant
Helps manage renewal negotiations with the insurance/stop loss carriers, working with Benefits Consultant on claims analyses
Manages RFP process for medical, Rx, dental, vision, life, DI, and voluntary benefits
Builds relationships with carriers and vendors
Prepares spreadsheets to display and communicate renewal plan information
Creates the formal renewal proposal to include renewal analysis, contribution modeling, benchmarking, and recommendations
Creates and updates Benefits Booklets for clients
Builds and maintains client and plans in Employee Navigator.
Processes carrier changes for existing clients by ensuring paperwork/employer applications are completed, signed, submitted, and received, and providing enrollment census to the carrier
Updates/documents renewal plan information in Applied Epic (CRM), including renewing and adding policies
For self-funded clients, creates monthly or quarterly claims analysis report
Actively participates in training programs to enhance benefit industry knowledge
Assists team with overflow projects like conducting billing audits, helping with client billing issues, etc.
Attend client meetings as invited by Benefits Consultant and as needed present the renewal proposal to the client
Support Benefits Consultants in demonstrating detailed Employee Navigator benefits admin functionality as invited
Manage the onboarding process for new clients including Employee Navigator
RequirementsThree to five years of experience in employee benefits, insurance, finance, or a related business field, or 60 hours of college coursework. An associate's or bachelors degree is preferred.
Kansas Accident & Health insurance license, or the ability to obtain one within an established timeframe.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Experience with Employee Navigator, Applied Epic, or similar benefits administration and agency management systems preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and provide exceptional client service.