Associate Manager - Health & Benefits Consulting

Job-ID: 202603887Category: Health and Benefits ConsultingLocation: Houston, TX, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-26As a Health and Benefits Associate Manager you will contribute to a wide variety of projects involving the design, financing, and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. You will support the project manager on select projects, interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to significantly grow your health and benefits business acumen as well as your financial, project management and client relationship skills by working on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.TheRoleMateriallycontributetocorehealthandbenefitsprojectsinvolvingthedesignandmanagementof group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients.Responsibilitiesinclude:PartneringwithclientserviceteamleadertodeliversuperiorprojectmanagementProvidingsuperiorclientserviceinresponsetoday-to-dayserviceissuesandquestions (eligibility, carrier coverage and claims issues, compliance, etc.)Preparationforclientmeetings(prepareagendasandmaterials,coordinateresources, etc.)Supportingvendorprocurement,implementation,andoptimizationactivitiesProvidingbenefitenrolmentsupport,includingpreparingmaterialsandpresentations,verifying policy and plan information, and updating internal systems as necessaryContributing to completion of reports and administrative actions for clients including Form 5500 filings,policycheckinganddelivery,monthlyreportingofclientandcarrierinformation,summary plan descriptions and certificatesSupportingclientserviceteamleaderinbenefitplananalysis,design,costsavingsandfunding strategiesConductingreviewofclientdeliverablestoensurealignmenttoclientobjectives,leverageof optimal WTW services and solutions, and adherence to WTW professional excellence standardsFacilitatingbenchmarkingstudiesandotherresearch;providingvalueaddedanalysesand summariesAnalyzingandcomparingvendorproducts,services,andcontractsBuildingrelationshipsinternallyandcollaboratingeffectivelyoncross-functionalteamsQualificationsTheRequirement4+years’experienceinprofessionalservices,ideallygainedinabenefitconsulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company.Provenabilitytomanagemultipleprojectssimultaneouslyandproducequalitydeliverableson time and within budget.Strongclientserviceorientationandabilitytorespondtoallcommunicationseffectivelyandina timely mannerProvenabilitytoidentifyandresolveissuesStrongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillsSelf-starterattitudeandabilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartofateamStronganalytical,creative.andintegrativeskillsExcellentMicrosoftOfficeskills,particularlyinExcelandPowerPointStateLifeandHealthlicenserequiredwithin90daysofjoiningBachelor’sDegreepreferredCompany BenefitsWTW 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 OffRetirement Benefits:Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.EOE, including disability/vets