Manager - Health & Benefits Consulting

As a Health and Benefits Manager, you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. You will serve as the lead 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. The Role Materially contribute to core health and benefits projects involving the design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability and time off benefits for large, complex clients including: Benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization Incorporation of specialized health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics, actuarial, and compliance strategiesPartner with Consultants to deliver superior project management on select clients Conduct benchmarking studies and other research, provide value added analyses and summariesAnalyze and compare vendor products, services and contractsDesign, distribute and evaluate responses to survey and Requests for ProposalsBuild relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teamsReview analytical work, mentor and develop junior level staffContribute to the development of new intellectual capital The Requirement 5+ years’ experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firmProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budgetFlexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issuesStrong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely mannerStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a teamStrong financial skills; prior experience in health and welfare product pricingProven experience creating project plans and successfully leading teams in execution of the project against plan guidelines Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships 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 individually and as part of a team Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills Experience in training/mentoring junior staff Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint Availability to travel on an as needed basis State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining Bachelor’s degree preferred 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. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.Compensation The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$120,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.Company 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 Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-20