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Manager- Health and Benefits Consulting
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What they do
A Compensation or Benefits Manager manages compensation and benefits systems and records for an organization or company. Determines pay structure and job classifications for company employees. Supervises payroll, accounting of employee benefits, and payout of benefits such as pensions or disability insurance.
$133,802 / year median in Connecticut
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Description
- As a Health and Benefits Manager, 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.
The Role:
- 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 + 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
The Requirements:
- + 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 + This role will be on a Hybrid Setup •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.
- Compensation
- The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000-$125,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus
- Company Benefits
- WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): +
Health and Welfare:
- Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
Leave Benefits:
- Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid 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 (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1862/2023/01/31091722/Washington-State-Time-Off.pdf) +
Retirement Benefits:
- Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).
- EOE, including disability/vets