Employee Benefits Account Manager

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

The Employee Benefits Account Manager is responsible for overseeing client relationships and managing employee benefits programs for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role involves developing customized benefits solutions, conducting regular client meetings, and ensuring client satisfaction through exceptional service and support. The Account Manager will collaborate with insurance carriers and internal teams to analyze benefits options, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with regulations. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role, as is a deep understanding of employee benefits trends and regulations.

How You Will Contribute

• Responsible for the day-to-day account management of an assigned book of business, including but not limited to responding to coverage questions; researching and resolving claims issues, enrollment and ID cards problems; processing policies and changes; providing coverage comparisons, premium breakdowns and claims runs; etc.

• Build courteous and successful relationships with clients, vendors and carriers to improve client retention.

• Establish, cultivate and manage customer relations with client membership.

• Educate clients' members on benefits programs, legislation, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide documentation and guidance to client employees regarding group medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and FSA programs, COBRA, Healthcare Reform, Federal and NJ State Mandates, and other related employee benefit topics.

• Assist in the renewal process for health and life insurance lines of coverage for all assigned clients including ordering claims history, obtaining updated information (census data, carrier invoice, etc.)

• Assist in the review of internal compliance and client disclosure requirements, summary plan documents (SPD's) and employee communications to ensure alignment with client expectations and legal requirements.

• Document renewal, sales, and insurance operations compliance documents into the sales management database.

• Visit clients to address service issues, or present benefits material to employees during Open Enrollment meetings, as needed.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful

Required:

• Insurance Producer license in good standing (Life, Health and Accident, and other authorities in states needed to service the assigned book of business). Required within 90 days of hire.

• Knowledge of employee benefit insurance coverages and contracts.

• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Windows environment, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. Able to create, edit, and merge letters, spreadsheets, labels, etc.

• Proficient knowledge use of office equipment (including but not limited to copy machines, printers, faxes, binding machine, etc.)

• 2+ years' experience in the insurance industry, human resources or a related field.

Preferred:

• College Degree in a business-related field.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement

• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services;

• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.