Benefits Analyst

843 Client Management BC; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care and dental

Retirement savings plan

Health & Wellness offerings

Mental Health programs

Industry designations support

Job summary

People Corporation is seeking a Benefits Analyst in Burnaby, BC to design and manage group benefits, analyze renewals, prepare client reports, and support the consulting team.

Ideal candidates have a post-secondary diploma, 1–2 years in an analyst role, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with clients, carriers, and cross-functional teams, and attend industry events.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma or degree in business, mathematics or related disciplines.
• 1-2 years’ experience in analyst or related role.
• Advanced competency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands in order to meet client and company needs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability, and special risk benefits for clients.
• Perform annual renewal analysis and negotiations with carriers; prepare client reports and presentations.
• Complete experience reporting, budget projections and reviewing plan financial performance.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and adherence to underwriting agreements.
• Gather data and determine cost impact for plan design changes.
• Conduct marketing activities; including preparing specifications, analysis, cost comparisons and recommendations on marketing responses, and preparing marketing report.
• Support the consulting team in preparing documents for client presentations and meetings.
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, etc. in order to keep abreast of industry trends and activities.
• Build relationships with clients, carriers, and internal, cross-functional teams.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Independent and teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Post secondary diploma or degree in business/mathematics related fields

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Benefits Analyst Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability, and special risk benefits for clients.


• Perform annual renewal analysis and negotiations with carriers; prepare client reports and presentations.


• Complete experience reporting, budget projections and reviewing plan financial performance.


• Review financial statements for accuracy and adherence to underwriting agreements.


• Gather data and determine cost impact for plan design changes.


• Conduct marketings; including preparing and submitting specifications, analysis, cost comparisons and recommendations on marketing responses, and preparing marketing report.


• Support the consulting team in preparing documents for client presentations and meetings.


• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, etc. in order to keep abreast of industry trends and activities.


• Build relationships with clients, carriers, and internal, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma or degree in business, mathematics or related disciplines.


• 1-2 years’ experience in analyst or related role.


• Advanced competency with Microsoft Excel.


• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.


• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands in order to meet client and company needs.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Sensitivity to confidential information.

All-star candidates will have

• Experience in group benefits.


• Knowledge of Canadian benefits industry and group benefits financial underwriting requirements for all types of employee benefits plans.


• Experience with dashboards such as PowerBi or Tableau.

What's in it for you

• Learn by working alongside our experts.


• Extended health care and dental benefits.


• A retirement savings plan with company contributions.


• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings.


• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family.


• Assistance for the completion of industry designations.


• Competitive compensation.

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $75,000 - $80,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.

About People Corporation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians.

We know that it's the vast expertise and commitment of our teams in People Corporation and our Partner Firms that have put us where we are today. We value our employees and provide competitive salaries, a comprehensive group benefits plan, and a generous retirement savings plan.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to [e-mail].

For more information on Accessibility at People Corporation, visit our link https://www.peoplecorporation.com/en-ca/accessibility-statement.