Manager- Health and Benefits Consulting

WTW; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Competitive benefits package

Career development & mentoring

Job summary

WTW in New York is seeking a Health and Benefits Manager to design and manage group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence benefits for clients.

You will lead projects, advise clients, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. A license and CEBS designation are desirable, with a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in design/management of health and welfare plans in a consulting/brokerage environment or similar consultative role at a carrier or vendor.
• Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients.
• Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills.
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining.
• CEBS designation, or related health and welfare training desired.
• Hybrid work setup disclosed in role description.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients.
• Materially contribute to and/or lead project management with budgets, timelines, deliverables and client contact.
• Proactively advise clients and provide superior client service.
• Contribute to benefit plan analyses, design, cost savings and funding strategies.
• Engage specialists and subject matter experts in health management and compliance.
• Support business development by participating in prospecting opportunities.
• Build relationships internally and collaborate on cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship

Benefits design

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

State Life and Health license

CEBS designation

Actuarial/underwriting training

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Health and Benefits Manager, you will be a key member of the client service team, engaging directly with clients and establishing relationships across all levels of the client organization. You will substantially contribute to the management of projects, leveraging your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of health and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as a pivotal point of contact on projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.

The Role

Play a lead role in the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients.

• Materially contributing to and/or leading project management; monitoring progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards; and serving as day to day contact for clients
• Proactively advising clients and providing superior client service
• Contributing to the creation of benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
• Engaging specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance
• Supporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team
• Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
• Mentoring junior colleagues

The Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in the design/management of health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment or similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendor
• Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
• Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
• Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
• CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desired
• This role will be on a Hybrid Setup

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000-$125,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

EOE, including disability/vets