Senior Employee Benefits Client Consultant

Cottingham & Butler; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution

PTO/Paid Holidays

Company-paid ST and LT Disability

Maternity Leave/Parental Leave

Subsidized Parking

Company-paid Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Cottingham & Butler is looking for an experienced Employee Benefits Client Consultant in Madison, Wisconsin. You will play a critical role in building client relationships, providing analysis, and delivering strategic recommendations for various benefits programs. Top candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience and hold a Life and Health Insurance License. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
• Maintain a Life and Health Insurance License.
• Expertise in developing self-insured and fully insured welfare benefit plans.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships and assist in tailored benefit strategies.
• Work within cross-functional teams to meet client needs.
• Analyze client data to develop benefit plan offerings.

Skills

Client relationship management

Benefit plan development

Compliance knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Life and Health Insurance License

5+ years industry experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate employee benefits professional to drive successful outcomes for clients and their programs. As an Employee Benefits Client Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in building strong client relationships, providing high-quality analysis, and delivering strategic recommendations that ensure positive outcomes for our clients. With your expertise, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients across various industries, sizes, and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Build Client Relationships: Establish yourself as the primary advisor for benefits-related issues. Assist clients by developing and executing tailored benefit program strategies to retain and attract employees. Support HR leaders in navigating legal compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA) and other functions.
• Team Collaboration: Work within a cross-functional team to address client needs in analytics, compliance, communications, technology, marketing, and non-medical benefits. Leverage internal tools effectively to oversee client materials and prepare for questions with support from internal teams.
• Develop Benefit Plan Offerings: Analyze client data for utilization patterns, benchmarking, and alternative funding strategies. Collaborate with the sales team to recommend products to enhance benefit programs or solve client needs.

Knowledge and Expertise

• Familiarity with coverages, carriers, payroll, and benefit administration systems.
• Proficiency in benefit procedures, strategies, and market knowledge.
• Strong business insight including financial reporting, client business models, and strategy.
• A commitment to personal excellence and a thriving company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
• Maintain a Life and Health Insurance License.
• Expertise in developing self-insured and fully insured welfare benefit plans.
• Fulfillment of continuing education credits and additional designations as assigned.

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
• Subsidized Parking
• Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance