Benefits Consulting Associate/Senior Associate

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Benefits Associate to design and manage employer benefits strategies for complex client projects in Health & Welfare. You will collaborate with a team to deliver compliant, cost-effective benefits programs and build strong client relationships.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to juggle multiple projects with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year (Associate) or 3 years (Senior Associate) of employer benefits experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide benefits plan design, strategy, renewals, benchmarking, and compliance.
• Build and manage client and internal relationships.
• Support engagement risk management and financial performance.
• Deliver high-quality benefits advice with technical expertise.
• Senior Associates: project management support, coordinating with multiple teams, and guiding staff.

Skills

Benefits design

Strategic planning

Renewals

Benchmarking

Compliance

Client relationships

Project management

Team coordination

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This role involves providing benefits and HR-related services within a collaborative team to support complex client projects in Health & Welfare (H&W).
Responsibilities include benefits plan design, strategy, renewals, benchmarking, and compliance, along with building and managing client and internal relationships.
The position requires managing engagement risks, supporting financial performance, and delivering high-quality benefits advice with technical expertise.
Additional duties for Senior Associates include project management support, coordinating with multiple teams, and guiding staff.
Qualifications include a minimum of one year (Associate) or three years (Senior Associate) of experience in employer benefit strategies, a bachelor’s degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Travel up to 25% may be required. The role emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and technical proficiency in benefits consulting.
Candidates should demonstrate leadership, research skills, and a results-oriented approach to client solutions.