Contract: Remote Public Sector Benefits Consultant

Oorwin AI; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Guru Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Consultant to support a Virginia public sector client. The consultant will guide health and welfare benefit programs, compliance, procurement, vendor management, and long-term benefits planning for county governments, schools, a regional jail authority, and library employees.

Responsibilities include evaluating health, dental, vision, pharmacy, and retiree programs, performing cost analyses, and delivering executive-ready reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of employee benefits consulting experience.
• Experience supporting Virginia local governments, school divisions, or public agencies.
• Strong knowledge of ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and public sector benefits compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate employee health, dental, vision, pharmacy, wellness, and retiree benefit programs.
• Develop strategic recommendations to improve benefits while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Provide expert guidance on ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other federal and Virginia benefits regulations.
• Assist with benefits RFP development, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Conduct market benchmarking and cost analysis of employee benefit plans.
• Support renewal negotiations and monitor carrier performance.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and HR stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports, financial projections, and executive presentations.
• Advise on wellness initiatives and long-term employee benefits strategies.

Skills

Employee benefits consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Guru Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Consultant to support a Virginia public sector client. The consultant will guide health and welfare benefit programs, compliance, procurement, vendor management, and long-term benefits planning for county governments, schools, a regional jail authority, and library employees.

Responsibilities include evaluating health, dental, vision, pharmacy, and retiree programs, performing cost analyses, and delivering executive-ready reports