Benefits Solutions Consultant

Job Overview

The Benefit Consultant is responsible for client satisfaction, service delivery, and vendor management while supporting the development of innovative, data-driven strategies to optimize complex Health & Welfare benefit programs.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Program Management

• Support development and execution of benefit strategies for large, self-funded clients
• Develop cost-containment strategies across medical, pharmacy, and disability programs
• Analyze claims/utilization trends and identify improvement opportunities
• Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, procurement, implementation, and performance tracking
• Communicate industry trends, benchmarks, and regulatory updates

Client Management

• Serve as primary day-to-day client contact and manage vendor relationships
• Oversee project management for deliverables, compliance deadlines, and annual planning
• Manage RFP processes, renewals, contract negotiations, and vendor implementations
• Ensure timely, accurate execution of deliverables with actuarial and internal teams
• Support compliance (e.g., 5500 filings, plan documents, regulatory adherence)
• Resolve escalated claims and support employee communications and enrollment activities

Client Relationship & Reporting

• Partner with clients to define benefit goals and strategies
• Deliver financial reporting, analysis, and benchmarking insights
• Review and finalize client reporting deliverables

Business Development & Team Collaboration

• Assist with new business opportunities and strategy development
• Contribute to internal process improvements and team initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• 5–10 years of experience in insurance, employee benefits, or HR
• Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare programs (self-funded medical, Rx, dental, vision, disability, life, absence, etc.)
• Experience managing large, self-funded clients in consulting or brokerage
• Full-cycle RFP experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience designing and implementing benefit plans
• Underwriting experience preferred
• Insurance license (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Project management and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with data analysis and self-funded plan financials
• Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and large data sets
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and client service focus

Additional Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact with executive stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as needed