Benefits Coordinator

Alera Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401k

Job summary

A prominent benefits company is seeking a Benefits Coordinator for their Employee Benefits Select team in Chicago. This role involves assisting with client renewals, maintaining client data, and coordinating open-enrollment activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on detail, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a Life & Health Insurance license (or willingness to obtain one). The position works on a hybrid schedule and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Life & Health Insurance license required, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly strong in Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent relationship-management skills and ability to thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with renewals and marketing by gathering vendor/client information.
• Enter and maintain accurate client data in the Agency Management System.
• Coordinate open-enrollment activities and support overall administrative tasks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Zywave/Brokerage Builder

Job description

Overview

Alera Group is looking for a Benefits Coordinator for our Employee Benefits Select team. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team – joining us may be the perfect fit for you! Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with renewals and marketing by gathering vendor/client information, preparing RFPs, coordinating involved parties, and creating client‑ready proposals; successfully onboard new clients or new lines of coverage with full end‑to‑end ownership
• Enter and maintain accurate client data in the Agency Management System; monitor key activities and processes to keep stakeholders informed and aligned
• Coordinate open‑enrollment activities, including preparing presentations and client deliverables, and support overall administrative and technical tasks requiring organization, benefits knowledge, and strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• Life & Health Insurance license required, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (strong Outlook and Excel), with experience in Zywave/Brokerage Builder preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly organized, detail‑oriented, able to establish priorities, work independently, multitask, and shift priorities as needed
• Excellent relationship‑management and customer‑service skills; thrives in and actively contributes to a collaborative team environment

Additional Information

This job requires presence in the office on a hybrid schedule as agreed with the manager.

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

Salary range is $50K to 58K per year.

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Location Type

Hybrid