Health & Benefits Strategy Director

Willis Towers Watson; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare benefits

Pension & 401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in Boston, MA is hiring a Health and Benefits Director to lead the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, disability and time off plans for clients.

You will serve as the primary project manager, guide delivery within budgets and timelines, advise on plan design, negotiate with vendors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive superior client service and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in health and welfare plan design/management in consulting or brokerage or similar consultative role
• State Life and Health license within 90 days of joining
• CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desired
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Ability to expand relationships with current clients; polished communication; flexibility and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the design/management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, disability and time off plans for clients
• Serve as lead project manager for clients; contribute to project plan creation and lead the delivery; manage budgets, timelines, deliverables, and quality
• Advise clients and ensure delivery of superior client service; vendor procurement, negotiation, implementation and optimization
• Facilitate resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance
• Support the generation of new business by prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team
• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
• Lead the client team, assign project roles/responsibilities, ensure accountability, mentor junior colleagues
• Review client deliverables to ensure alignment to objectives and optimal WTW services and standards

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office: Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

CEBS designation (desired)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Willis Towers Watson in Boston, MA is hiring a Health and Benefits Director to lead the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, disability and time off plans for clients.

You will serve as the primary project manager, guide delivery within budgets and timelines, advise on plan design, negotiate with vendors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive superior client service and growth opportunities.