Benefits Consultant

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Our focus is business owners. Is yours? Everything we do at BBSI is in support of business owners. We eliminate organizational complexity and bring predictability to the management of their business. We offer outsourced benefits, HR, risk management, payroll administration, and recruiting to small-and medium-sized businesses. We combine expert knowledge with industry-leading solutions allowing business owners to focus on their core business while building stronger companies. We facilitate conversations around a broad range of organizational areas that allow business owners to run their companies more effectively, including leveraging their benefit offering to attract and retain top talent and to increase productivity. With 63 branches across the country, we offer our clients a high-touch, relationship-based experience. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them and enable them to view their businesses—and their roles as owners—differently. Every business owner is on a journey. BBSI is with them every step of the way. BBSI (Nasdaq) is experiencing a steady rate of growth and is looking for key employees to complement our existing teams. The Employee Benefits Consultant role provides guidance and support to our business‑owner clients and our internal team of experts and represents our master benefits program, BBSI Benefits. This person must demonstrate strong business acumen and possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to proactively and consistently deliver results for our clients and internal teams. The BBSI Employee Benefits Consultant works with their branch, clients, and their broker (when applicable) to create a tailored benefits package that will meet the needs of our clients and their employees. The BBSI Employee Benefits Consultant works with a number of multi-million-dollar business units that consult on a broad range of organizational issues. The ideal candidate will be able to balance the account management and service element of the role with the responsibility to bring on new BBSI Benefits Clients and their employees (worksite employees). Key Responsibilities Growth of the master benefits program (Health, Dental, Vision, Ancillary, etc.) Recommend client companies’ benefits offerings based on client objectives, providing clients with strategic guidance and decision‑making support. Advise client employees (worksite employees) on the value of their benefits and simplify industry concepts during open enrollment meetings, maximizing employee engagement and plan participation. Field driven new business development, identifying opportunities and client/RP fit. Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of employee benefits, providing strategic guidance, training, and support to peers, clients, and their employees. Manage the client and worksite employee experience with BBSI and the Benefits Program throughout the client’s lifecycle by professionally and effectively managing client relationships to include onboarding—implementation of benefit plan and compliance; proactive outreach to clients; prompt resolution of escalated matters; renewal and client retention. Maintain professional relationships with branch leaders, business unit team members, referral sources, and operations support employees. Qualifications 8+ years hands‑on employee benefits experience at a benefits brokerage or general agency; Account Management and/or Benefits Administration experience a plus. Prior PEO experience a plus. Thorough understanding of employee benefits principles and practices, including laws and regulations at the state and federal level, product and market‑specific familiarity, industry trends, and underwriting concepts. This includes self‑directed development and maintenance of knowledge. Ability to develop and maintain deep knowledge of master plan contracts, carrier partnerships, competitors, plan limitations and exclusions, internal processes, underwriting requirements, and compliance considerations. Ability to understand audience and modify communication clearly in verbal and written formats with all levels and industry types to tailor complex concepts in a way that they can understand. Excellent facilitation skills including conducting meetings for desired impact. Demonstrated ability to write, develop, and deliver successful presentations and facilitate training to individuals and groups at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of accounts while maintaining strong client relationships to become a trusted advisor to business owners while building confidence in BBSI, our benefits program and the service team. Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with a willingness to enthusiastically “roll up sleeves” and perform administrative work as needed. Extensive Microsoft Office experience, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, experience using CRM software. Availability to travel up to 25% during peak periods, including possible overnight stays. Current Life and Health Insurance Producer’s License. Salary and Other Compensation The starting salary range for this position is $90,000.00–120,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications of the candidate. This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Benefits The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity and fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program. Paid Time Off 40 hours of paid sick leave annually (additional sick/front loading/accrual, if any, based on state or regional requirements); vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2‑4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually. Diversity and Inclusion Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Application Information If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate offices. To review the BBSI Privacy Policy: #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC