PM Group Benefits Advisors - Client Services Associate

Count on us. Our “we-care” culture is more than just a motto; it’s a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Plante Moran Group Benefits Advisors II (PMGBA II), an affiliate entity of Plante & Moran, PLLC (PM), provides consulting and brokerage services to help clients create sustainable employee health and welfare benefit plans that are cost effective and help clients attract and retain talent. Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Account management for all group benefit plan sponsors including: Implementation Employee open enrollment and communications Assisting internal staff with report production/delivery Assist/work with underwriting & analytics staff with data management and collection from carriers for use in employer plan analytics Assist clients regarding carrier billings, premium statements, enrollment, eligibility, claim inquiry, etc. Maintain client relationship management in CRM Distribute periodic bulletins, alerts, compliance information/notices/plan materials, etc. to clients Assist with carrier reporting, commission payments, Schedule A 5500 reporting, etc. Support and participate in practice development Assist practice leadership in developing more efficient methods to support client plan The qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications or related field Interest or experience in benefits administration, employee benefits, healthcare, insurance, human resources, or client services. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex situations with persistence and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and drive issues to resolution. Comfort working in ambiguous situations where solutions are not always immediately clear. Strong customer service orientation with a desire to build relationships and deliver an exceptional client experience. Proficiency in working with Microsoft tools such as; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. This is an exempt position that may require some local, national, and occasional international travel. What makes us different? On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time. The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent. Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation. The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $65,000.00 - $91,000.00 This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plante Moran