Benefits Manager

Health And Benefits ManagerAs 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. You will substantially contribute to the management of projects, leveraging your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of health and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as a pivotal point of contact on projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.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 clientsProactively advising clients and providing superior client serviceContributing to the creation of benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategiesEngaging specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and complianceSupporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader teamBuilding relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teamsMentoring junior colleaguesQualificationsThe Requirements6+ years' experience dealing with the financials of health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance companyProven 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 analytical, creative and integrative skillsDesire to mentor/develop more junior staffExcellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPointBachelor's degree required, preferably with significant quantitative courseworkState Life and Health license required within 90 days of joiningPursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training desiredCompensation and BenefitsCompensation and benefits information for this position is being included in accordance with requirements of the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Please note that the salary range listed relate specifically to roles located in California and that salary ranges for similar positions located in other WTW locations may vary. In addition, salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to individual competencies, education/professional certifications, experience and performance in the role. Compensation: The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$130,000 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 Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)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