Group Benefits Consultant

Partner at Western Compensation & Benefits Consultants

The Role:

The major responsibilities of this position include managing the complete employee benefit plan cycle, consisting of:

• designing plans which align with the client’s human resources objectives;
• determining the most appropriate funding strategies;
• financial analysis, estimating of costs and potential cost saving strategies;
• procuring the most appropriate benefit plan providers through competitive bid processes and negotiations;
• overseeing the implementation of benefit provider contracts and administrative arrangements;
• conducting anniversary renewal analysis, negotiating with providers and developing client recommendations;
• providing training and/or mentorship to benefit analysts and client staff;
• providing professional advice to resolve escalated claims, administrati...