Health & Group Benefits Consultant - EB Consulting

Milliman; New York (NY); Remote; USD 147,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Health & Welfare consultant to join their dynamic team. This full-time, remote role involves managing complex client relationships and delivering strategic consulting services in the corporate employee benefits market. With a focus on benefits design, vendor management, and compliance, you will play a crucial role in shaping client strategies and enhancing their benefits offerings. The company values performance and offers a supportive environment for career advancement, making this an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with company matching

Discretionary Bonus Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Health & Welfare consulting.
• Strong knowledge of benefits design and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex client projects and relationships.
• Provide senior level consulting support including plan design.

Skills

Health & Welfare consulting

Disability management

Vendor management

Benefits design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Health & Group Benefits Consultants are an integral part of the overall client management and client relationship function in Milliman’s Employee Benefits Consulting practice. The successful candidate will have at least ten years of Health & Welfare consulting experience, with a strong working knowledge of benefits design, delivery, vendor management, and strategy. Hands-on experience in the areas of leave management and disability insurance is a significant plus. This full-time, remote position will be part of a team supporting the delivery of consulting projects as well as maintaining existing and growing new client relationships. This position is primarily focused on the corporate employee benefits market providing full-service consulting support to plans of varying sizes and structures.

Milliman’s management has a history of rewarding performance and views this position as a vital piece of its ongoing strategy to solidify and grow long-term client relationships. This position offers the potential to operate as a business manager along with high visibility and unlimited career advancement.

Who We Are

Independent for over 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Milliman invests in skills training and career development and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations. Please visit our web site (https://www.milliman.com/en/social-impact) to learn more about Milliman’s commitments to our people, diversity and inclusion, social impact and sustainability.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

What You Will Do

Support health & group benefit Consulting Actuaries and manage large, complex client projects and relationships for select Health & Group Benefits clients.

• Provide senior level consulting support to clients, including plan design, benefit strategy, and vendor selection and management.
• Manage the marketing and vendor search process for all lines of coverage including (but not limited to) disability, leave management, medical, PBM, dental, life/AD&D, vision and reinsurance coverage.
• Leverage expertise and experience to build and strengthen relationships, representing the Practice with key customers, prospects, providers and other market stakeholders.
• Develop andparticipate in strategic opportunities for the sale or cross-sell of consulting services to clients and prospects.
• Follow established Milliman protocol for tracking activity, project results and compliance with peer review standards.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate consultants within the Milliman group of practices.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with carrier / vendor partners.
• Participate in developing and making marketing presentations to new prospects.

What We Are Looking For

• At least ten years of Health & Welfare consulting experience, including disability and leave management.
• Health and life insurance producer license(s) preferred.
• Experience working with actuaries required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated success providing Health & Welfare consulting services, including disability and leave management.
• Current and relevant knowledge of legislation, market trends and issues affecting the Health & Welfare market.
• Thorough understanding of the marketing / vendor search process and the ability to manage the total process.
• Thorough understanding of disability, leave management, medical, dental, life/AD&D, vision, etc. coverage.
• Thorough understanding of self-insurance and stop-loss coverage concepts.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to present and manage presentations covering complex topics.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare legal and regulatory framework, including COBRA regulation and 5500 filings.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize and organize multiple complex projects.
• Strong skills as a problem solver, including taking initiatives to complete necessary research and document the process used to reach conclusions.
• Travel (local and potentially regionally) is required - up to 25%.
• Able to work with time-sensitive material and meet multiple deadlines.
• Able to work independently while also contributing to team environment.

Individual(s) must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman now or in the future.

The Team

The EB Consulting practice provides actuarial and consulting services for multiple industries, for actives and retirees and for Corporate, Public and Multiemployer Plans. This practice works with several key types of clients organized into the following lines of business:

• Pension Plans
• Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
• Health and Group Benefits

This position will be in the Health and Group Benefits line of business.

Location

This role is based out of the Milliman New York, NY office, but candidates can work remotely anywhere in the US. The expected application deadline for this job is July 31, 2025.

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is $147,400 - $291,840.

For candidates residing in:

• Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia the salary range is $162,140 - $267,520.
• New York City, Newark, San Jose, or San Francisco the salary range is $176,800 - $291,840.
• All other locations the salary range is $147,400 - $243,200.

A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
• Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.

Equal Opportunity

Milliman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, age, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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