RMW - Employee Benefits Practice Leader, Midwest Region

UNAVAILABLE; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Alera Group is seeking an EB Practice Leader for the Midwest Region to enhance client experiences and drive business growth. The role includes overseeing organic growth strategies, collaborating in sales, and leading operational efficiencies across the region. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and relevant insurance licenses, contributing to a dynamic team focused on employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Life and Health insurance licenses are mandatory.
• Strong skills in Excel and MS Office Suite essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable organic revenue growth through client retention.
• Lead operational initiatives and ensure compliance with laws.
• Support the talent acquisition and development within offices.

Skills

Leadership

Client Experience

Organizational Strategy

Employee Benefits Operations Management

Sales Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related fields

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Alera Group is looking for an EB Practice Leader, Midwest Region. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team – joining us may be the perfect fit for you! Remote Opportunity- Candidate must reside in one of the following states: MI, OH, IL, IN, WI, MN, IA, MO, NE, CO, SD, ND.

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Responsibilities

• Organic Growth: Drive profitable organic revenue growth through client retention and new business. Work closely with National Practice leadership to align priorities in order to reach financial and growth targets as set by the business line.
• Sales: Work in partnership with the Regional Sales Leader to create positive collaboration and drive a robust cross sell process.
• Client Experience: Build the team to lead the development and implementation of high-quality systems and procedures to benefit our colleagues and clients. Drive the development of new processes and systems and continually improve the way we do business to increase bottom line results and improve the overall client experience.
• Operational Initiatives: Partner with other regional leaders to develop and implement strategies for EB operational efficiencies that support the organization around common goals, vision, and values. Work in conjunction with MD and MPs to develop a strategy and execution of the regional initiatives.
• Integration: Take a leadership role in the integration of new Alera Group offices within the region. Provide a clear, consistent practice onboarding coordinated with the national onboarding process and central integration team to accelerate new office EB integration.
• People: Support the attraction and acquisition of EB talent within Alera Group offices. Actively support development of internal talent through development programs designed to improve efficiencies and knowledge. Motivate and lead a high-performance team, providing mentoring and training as a cornerstone of career development.
• Culture: Lead and promote the organization’s culture and colleague engagement initiatives that support a culture of collaboration. Including but not limited to participation in all regional, national colleague training, Impact Group participation and annual meetings.
• Compliance: Ensure all regional EB operation activities comply with federal, states, and local laws in which the company operates and that the company is maintaining the highest ethical standards in business and personal relationships.
• Strategy: As a member of the national executive advisory council, this position will help in the prioritization and execution of a National EB strategy for Alera Group. Stay current on competitive strategies and best practices within the industry. Identify emerging industry strategies via networking with external partners, research, and internal partnerships to ensure subject matter expertise and the ability to proactively respond to market changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related fields such as finance, accounting, operations, marketing, or communications is required.

• Life and Health insurance licenses are mandatory; professional certifications are strongly valued.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills, is essential.

• In-depth knowledge of employee welfare plans, including design and regulatory requirements for both fully insured and self-insured medical plans.

• Solid understanding of current health insurance regulations and foundational knowledge of ACA-related changes.

• Relevant experience in insurance, financial services, and/or professional services is critical.

• Strong background in employee benefits operations management; must be comfortable with up to 25% U.S. domestic travel and aware of regional differences.

Additional Information

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

Salary range is $150K to 225K per year.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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