Benefit Consultant - GA - On Site

Job Description

Job Description

About Us
Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting .

Position Summary
The Benefits Consultant is responsible for helping the Business Consultants in developing the overall benefits strategy which includes evaluating current offerings, evaluating and presenting proposed options, developing / updating contributions models, finalizing benefits options, and negotiating final rates for all Master Plan Benefits programs. The Benefits Consultant is also responsible for effective and efficient management of their assigned territory, as well as assisting on a national level as needed.

The Benefits Consultant is the Benefits expert for their assigned sales region and is required to maintain an active
Group Life & Health Insurance License with each of their assigned states. The Benefits Consultant also work outside of their assigned sales region from time to time as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Expert level of knowledge:
  • Benefits Strategy Development
  • Benefits / Market Trends
  • Open Market Offerings & carriers (for comparison purposes)
  • Medical Benefits
  • Ancillary Benefits
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Benefit Implementation Rules & Timelines
  • Contribution Modeling
  • Underwriting Rules & Guidelines
• Effective development / utilization:
  • Communication & Presentation of Benefits Program
  • Negotiating & finalizing benefits offerings
  • Management of their assigned territory
  • Developing strong relationships with the Benefits Consultants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

• Build, maintain and promote relationships with team members, peers across disciplines, and all other company team members ensuring effective coordination of communications and services affecting clients.
• Attend webinars and training to stay up to date on best practices related to the company and department.
• Complete projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective Presentation Skills
• Excellent Communicator, both verbal and written, with internal departments and external clients
• Effective Time Management skills
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be self-driven / motivated
• The ability to prioritize & complete multiple tasks while delivering successful results (wins)
• Articulate and impart his/her knowledge within an assigned sales region
• Develop strong working relationships

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's level degree required
• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in field
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of insurance experience preferred

Required Licenses And/Or Certifications
Active Broker's Group Life & Health License required

Physical, Mental, & Communication Demands
Physical Demands:

• Sedentary Work: Primarily involves sitting for extended periods, often at a desk or computer.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Mobility: Occasional walking or traversing throughout the office to meet with leaders and other employees.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to read and analyze data on a computer screen (or to read and analyze data with reasonable accommodation) and in printed materials.
• Lifting & Carrying: Minimal physical lifting required, but may involve handling documents, and lifting light office supplies.

Mental Demands:

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy needed for managing products, reports and contracts.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to strategically plan the needs of the department.
• Multitasking: Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.
• Decision-Making: Make informed decisions regarding the best plan for paid media strategies.
• Stress Management: Handle stressful situations calmly and effectively, especially when dealing with client and employee concerns.

Communication Demands:

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees, managers, clients and external vendors.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Written Communication: Prepare clear and concise documentation, including emails and notes.
• Verbal Communication: Lead planning sessions and team meetings. Provide clear instructions and support for clients, employees and managers.
• Presentation Skills: Present information effectively in training sessions with employees and other departments.

Environmental Conditions
Indoor, office environment. May occasionally have moderate noise level from copiers, W2 or check printers, or co workers.

Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will” employment relationship.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), Identity theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital protection, legal and pet insurance.