Group Benefits Strategist

People Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care and dental

Job summary

People Corporation is seeking a Benefits Analyst to support group benefits consulting, including design, financial management, and ongoing servicing for clients and prospects. You will collaborate with internal teams, interface with vendors, and develop client deliverables while ensuring quality standards are met and deadlines are respected.

The role requires strong Excel skills, analytical ability, and the capacity to work both independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in group benefits
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Knowledge of Canadian benefits industry and underwriting requirements
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability and special risk benefits
• Analyze annual renewals and negotiate with carriers; prepare client reports
• Report and budget projections; review plan financial performance
• Prepare marketing specifications, analyses, cost comparisons, and marketing reports
• Gather data to determine cost impact for plan design changes
• Monitor carrier/provider service standards
• Support client deliverables for presentations and meetings
• Build relationships with carriers and internal teams
• Conduct plan design benchmarking studies
• Review benefits documentation for accuracy
• Prepare and review master applications for new sales submissions
• Prepare plan design documents using Excel templates
• Investigate ad hoc claims and coverage issues for clients
• Market new group benefit opportunities to multiple carriers
• Analyze carrier proposals for plan design alignment and pricing
• Prepare proposal packages and side-by-side comparisons
• Ensure all new submissions meet underwriting requirements
• Serve as primary contact with carrier marketing representatives and underwriters
• Negotiate rates and underwriting exceptions
• Follow up on quotes and deadlines
• Maintain carrier relationships
• Create client-ready proposal presentations
• Develop contribution modeling and cost comparisons
• Articulate the firm's value proposition
• Collaborate with producers to understand prospect needs
• Provide strategic input on carrier selection and funding strategies
• Track and manage new business pipeline activity

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Job description

People Corporation is seeking a Benefits Analyst to support group benefits consulting, including design, financial management, and ongoing servicing for clients and prospects. You will collaborate with internal teams, interface with vendors, and develop client deliverables while ensuring quality standards are met and deadlines are respected.

The role requires strong Excel skills, analytical ability, and the capacity to work both independently and in a team environment.