Client Service Administrator - Group Benefits

Oswald Companies; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive medical plans

Sabbatical every 10 years

Job summary

Oswald Companies in Cleveland, Ohio seeks dedicated professionals for a role that emphasizes providing administrative support to the account management team. You'll engage directly with clients and assist with retention strategies within a collaborative environment.

This position supports client relationships through effective communication, managing critical documentation, and ensuring compliance with health management strategies. Join a company where you can thrive in a people-first culture with opportunities for career advancement.

Position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including opportunities for bonuses and professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of industry knowledge preferred, especially in medical benefits.
• Ability to communicate professionally in written and verbal forms.
• Obtain Health and Life license within 12 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Client Managers.
• Respond to billing, claims, and administrative issues.
• Coordinate meetings and document results for feedback.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to multitask

Education

A college degree (advantage)

Job description

Would you like to take ownership in a dynamic, high-growth business that truly walks the talk? Oswald Companies seeks goal-driven professionals ready to take their career to the next level.

Job Summary

Responsible to provide internal support to an account management team for an assigned book of business; collaborates with sales and service staff by account, interfaces with clients and carriers, maintains records, and performs other general administrative duties.

A Day in The Life

• Provides direct administrative support as required for two to three assigned Client Managers; responds to requests for assistance in a timely and collaborative manner.
• Supports the assigned team in the retention of the existing client base; confers with the team on opportunities to up-sell and/or cross-sell additional Oswald products and services.
• Serves as a client contact and identifies and assesses customer’s needs quickly and accurately; solves problems systematically, using sound business judgment.
• Responds to enrollment, billing, claims, and other administrative issues; ensures a complete solution is provided to the client's satisfaction; documents the details and outcomes of each support event.
• Performs data entry of current and historical account information and related commissions in the system of record for the onboarding of new clients.
• Ensures commissions are accurate, flowing and received on a timely basis at point of sale or renewal.
• Interfaces with both client and vendor to secure all account documents; also builds files in the internal, shared computer systems and catalogs documents appropriately.
• Maintains and updates client information within the system of record; ensures all information is accurately and thoroughly entered into the system on a timely basis.
• Supports the client's integrated and comprehensive health management strategy; captures meeting notes collected by the Client Manager and incorporates that information into the appropriate data system.
• Monitors the progress of meeting action items, initiates response from vendors or internal staff, and documents the results for feedback to the client.
• Coordinates meetings with practice team members assigned to specific clients to review business activity and action points; schedules meetings with members of various internal departments such as Business Development, Marketing Analysis, Benefits Analytics, Health Management Services, and outside vendors to meet the service needs of the client.
• Supports the team in client and carrier activities including the request of reports on a variety of financial and client-specific data; obtains 5500s and plan‑related documents.
• Initiates the collection of all renewal information from the incumbent carrier; contacts the client and the incumbent carrier to obtain the necessary materials for the solicitation of bids from alternate vendors.
• Supports team in the preparation of carrier or client deliverables which includes scheduling meetings, obtaining carrier open enrollment information, and the proofing, printing, binding and distribution of presentations.
• Delivers compliance notifications and other materials at the direction of the Client Manager.
• Strives to understand the details of Healthcare Reform, HIPAA, COBRA and other legislation, which affects the business unit.
• Gain the understanding of healthcare plan fundamentals and various plan types such as PPO, HDHP, HMO, Income Protection plans and supplemental benefits within the first 12 months.
• Gain working knowledge of/familiarity with claims processing basics, plan eligibility rules, COBRA and Open Enrollment.

What You’ll Need

• A college degree is an advantage but not a requirement
• At least 1 to 3 years of industry knowledge is preferred, to include experience in medical benefits and ancillary lines of coverage
• Position requires the ability to multi‑task simultaneously across employer groups.
• Ability to professionally communicate in both written and verbal forms. Use of proper grammar in all communications.
• Professional appearance and demeanor is required.
• Ability to be comfortable communicating with HR teams as well as employees of all job levels.
• Obtain Health and Life license within 12 months of start date

Who You Are

• Energetic with a desire to learn new skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to transition quickly from one job to another
• Ability to problem solve, think logically and work independently
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and lead by example consistently
• Works well under pressure and meets established deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Capable interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
• Ability to manage time‑sensitive projects

Who is Oswald

Oswald is a 129‑year‑old company that creates a world of protection around the lives and businesses of our clients. We are an independent, employee‑owned company. So, essentially, you own your own success in a personally and financially rewarding opportunity. Inclusivity is a priority. We foster an environment of collaboration and belonging where our Employee‑Owners thrive on their unique path. Our diverse talent reflects the communities and clients we serve, while driving unmatched risk and insurance innovations. Our people‑first culture and client service excellence have built our reputation of integrity, resourcefulness, and a relentless care for our clients and employees.

What You’ll Get

At Oswald, you will have the opportunity to build a long‑term career with unlimited growth potential. Aim high, work hard and we’ll help you achieve your goals. At Oswald, you will experience our caring work environment. We care about our Employee‑Owners, we care about the customers, and we care about the world around us. Our caring personality comes to life in the form of volunteering in the community. We even give employees paid time off to volunteer with an organization of their choice. At Oswald, you will achieve a work‑life balance. We care about your physical and emotional well‑being, so work‑life balance is encouraged and practiced. We understand you have a life outside of work, and we want you to live it. At Oswald, you will have access to a world‑class Total Rewards package. We truly value our people, which shows in our compensation, benefits, and perks.

• In addition to competitive pay, we have designed a performance‑based annual incentive program. All employees are eligible to earn a bonus by meeting performance objectives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans and numerous supplemental benefit offerings.
• Paid time off annually and a sabbatical at every 10‑year service anniversary.
• Ownership in the company in the form of company stock (discretionary profit‑sharing and 401(k) match contribution)
• Assistance with parking expenses, discount programs for area services/experiences, and financial support for professional development and licensure/designations
• Access to specialized leadership development programming designed to take your career to the next level.
• And so much more!

To learn more about Oswald, our culture and everything we have to offer, visit us on LinkedIn.

Oswald, a Unison Risk Advisors company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic.