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Am Law top 10 and one of the world's most elite law firms seeks a highly qualified associate to join their Employee Benefits group. The ideal candidate would have 1-4 years of full-time experience ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for employee benefits associate in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as an Employee Benefits Associate, you need a strong understanding of benefits administration, compliance regulations, and typically a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, benefits enrollment software, and knowledge of COBRA and ERISA rules are commonly required. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills set top performers apart. These competencies are vital to ensure accurate benefits management, regulatory compliance, and effective support for employees and HR teams.

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An Employee Benefits Associate regularly works alongside HR teams to ensure accurate administration of employee benefit programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. They serve as a liaison between the company and third-party vendors, assisting with plan selection, renewals, and issue resolution. Effective communication and attention to detail are vital, as the associate must interpret policy details, answer employee inquiries, and coordinate open enrollment periods smoothly. Collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders is essential to maintain compliance and deliver a positive benefits experience for employees.

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Employee Benefits Associates are professionals who help organizations design, implement, and manage employee benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. They serve as liaisons between employees, benefits vendors, and management to ensure that benefits offerings are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. Their responsibilities often include educating employees about available benefits, resolving benefits-related issues, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of benefits regulations.
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Employee Benefits Associate

Conrade Insurance Group

Wichita, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

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.


Benefits

Paid 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


Responsibilities

Actively 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


Requirements

Three 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.