Senior Associate - Health & Benefits

Join to apply for the Senior Associate - Health & Benefits role at WTW2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Associate - Health & Benefits role at WTWGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by WTW. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.As 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.Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.Responsibilities: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 strategiesPlaying a key role in vendor procurement, negotiation, implementation, and optimization activitiesProviding benefit enrollment support, including preparing materials and presentations, verifying policy and plan information, and updating internal systems as necessaryEnsuring client compliance adherence by managing 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 certificatesEngaging specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and complianceReviewing financial analyses including but not limited to developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reservesSupporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader teamBuilding relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teamsRequirements: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 vendorStrong financial skills; prior experience in health and welfare product pricing, underwriting or valuation work preferredDesire 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 desiredThis position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been pensation 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 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 pensationThe base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000 - $130,000 USD per year.This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive pany 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 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: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.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.At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionConsultingIndustriesInsurance Agencies and BrokeragesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at WTW by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insurancePension planVision insurance401(k)Paid maternity leavePaid paternity leaveDisability insuranceGet notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Patient Access Representative” roles.Patient Access Coordinator (0.45 FTE/Eves)Redmond, WA $46,100.00-$69,200.00 8 hours agoAssociate Patient Call Representative - OPA MSOPatient Engagement Specialist, Temporary (MST & PST)Patient Care Coordinator - Heart and VascularPatient Authorization and Referral RepresentativeWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08