Health & Benefits Associate at WTW

DescriptionAs a Health and Benefits Associate you will contribute to a wide variety of projects involving the design financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. You will support the project manager on select projects interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally create client deliverables and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to significantly grow your health and benefits business acumen as well as your financial project management and client relationship skills by working on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.Responsibilities:Materially contribute to core health and benefits projects supporting the design and management of group medical dental wellbeing life disability and absence management benefits for include:Partnering with client service team leader to deliver superior project managementProviding superior client service in response to day to day service issues and questions (eligibility carrier coverage and claims issues compliance etc.)Preparation for client meetings (prepare agendas and materials coordinate resources etc.)Supporting vendor procurement implementation and optimization activitiesProviding benefit enrollment support including preparing materials and presentations verifying policy and plan information and updating internal systems as necessaryContributing to completion of reports and administrative actions for clients including Form 5500 filings policy checking and delivery monthly reporting of client and carrier information summary plan descriptions and certificatesSupporting client service team leader in benefit plan analysis design cost savings and funding strategiesConducting review of client deliverables to ensure alignment to client objectives leverage of optimal WTW services and solutions and adherence to WTW professional excellence standardsFacilitating benchmarking studies and other research; providing value added analyses and summariesAnalyzing and comparing vendor products services and contractsBuilding relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teamsQualificationsRequirements2 years experience in professional services ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance companyProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budgetStrong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely mannerProven ability to identify and resolve issuesStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a teamStrong analytical creative and integrative skillsExcellent Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel and PowerPointState Life and Health license required within 90 days of joiningPursuit of CEBS designation or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training encouragedCompensation and BenefitsBase 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.CompensationThe base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $78000-$85000 USD per year.This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonusCompany BenefitsWTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):Health and Welfare Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage) Dental Vision Health Savings Account Commuter Account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Group Accident Group Critical Illness Life Insurance AD&D Group Legal Identify Theft Protection Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)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 OffRetirement 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/vetsRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Sales Experience,Microsoft Office,Customer Service,Communication skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Business Management,Benefits Administration,Microsoft Excel,Insurance Sales,Customer relationship management,Human Resources Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 78000 - 85000