Health and Benefits- Senior Associate

OverviewAs a Health and Benefits Senior Associate, you will be a key member of the client service team, engaging directly with clients and establishing relationships across all levels of the client organization. You will substantially contribute to the management of projects, leveraging your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of health and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as a pivotal point of contact on projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.ResponsibilitiesAs a Health and Benefits Senior Associate, you will be a key member of the client service team, engaging directly with clients and establishing relationships across all levels of the client organization. You will substantially contribute to the management of projects, leveraging your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of health and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as a pivotal point of contact on projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.Play a lead role in the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients. Responsibilities include:Materially contributing to and/or leading project management; monitoring progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards; and serving as day-to-day contact for clientsProactively advising clients and providing superior client serviceContributing to the creation of benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategiesEngaging specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and complianceSupporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader teamBuilding relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teamsMentoring junior colleaguesQualificationsThe Requirements:6+ years’ experience in the design/management of health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment or similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendorDesire and ability to expand relationships with current clientsPolished and well developed oral and written communication skillsSelf-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a teamFlexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issuesStrong analytical, creative and integrative skillsExcellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPointState Life and Health license required within 90 days of joiningCEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desiredCompany BenefitsCompany 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/vets #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17