Account Associate, Employee Benefits

Hotchkiss Insurance; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership reimbursement

Matching 401k

Generous time-off

Professional development

Job summary

Hotchkiss Insurance seeks a Benefit Account Associate to support the Benefits Account Team, coordinating with the Account Manager and Account Executives to ensure smooth operations and priority task management. This role emphasizes proactive service and client benefit program administration.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in group benefits, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong written and verbal English skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Group Benefits on agency or carrier side.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active Texas Life & Health or acquiring once hired.
• Strong MS Office skills; comfortable with modern technology.

Responsibilities

• Gather client reporting and prepare summaries on a set cadence (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually).
• Support carrier implementations and renewals, complete applications, ensure census accuracy, and train clients.
• Assist with client material creation.
• Process eligibility changes and set up client invoicing.
• Handle local office and department administrative tasks.

Skills

Group Benefits experience

English literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview As one of the largest independent agencies in Texas, we’re proud to be known for our exceptional, values-based culture and are consistently recognized as one of the best places to work. Webelieve this serves as a reflection of our excellent client service, our philanthropic efforts, focus on employee well-being, sound financial management, and a bright prospect for the future.

Position Summary

The Benefit Account Associate plays a vital role in supporting the Benefits Account Team to provide proactive service and manage client benefit programs. This position involves working closely with the Account Manager and Account Executives to ensure smooth operations and prioritize tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gatherclient reporting, reviewdata and organizeinto summaries for benefits clients on a predetermined cadence (monthly, quarterly or semi-annually). \\
• Supportcarrier implementations and renewals processing, filling out applications, ensuring census accuracy, carrier connection file builds & providing training to clients when appropriate.
• Assistwith client material creation
• Process eligibility changes and set up client invoicing
• Handle local office and department administrative responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in Group Benefits working on the agency side or the carrier side, or comparable experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Active Texas Life & Health or acquiring once hired
• A foundational understanding of Microsoft Office; comfortable with modern technology
• Desire to learn and grow in the employee benefits field
• Effectively speak, read, write, and comprehend English.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development for career growth
• Generous time-off allowance, as well as major holidays
• Comprehensive benefit selection, including matching 401k
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Support for work/life integration, with flexible hybrid options available.
• This role will be hybrid 2-3 days in the office weekly in our Houston office.

Hotchkiss is an EOE and drug-free workplace. All applicants must be authorized to work in and currently reside in the United States.