WTW
Overview
Health and Benefits - Associate Director at WTW. The role is a leadership position on the client service team responsible for fostering relationships across the client organization and managing a wide array of projects. You will advise on plan design and management for health and benefits programs, contribute to new business opportunities, and grow into a senior relationship management or leadership role by serving as the pivotal point of contact on projects and collaborating with industry experts on cutting-edge solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead the design/management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, disability and paid time off plans for clients.
Serve as lead project manager for clients; contribute to project plan creation and guide the team to deliver against objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards.
Proactively advise clients and ensure delivery of superior client service.
Play a key role in vendor procurement, negotiation, implementation, and optimization activities.
Facilitate specialist resources in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance.
Support the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team.
Build and maintain relationships internally and collaborate on cross-functional teams; lead the client team, assign project roles, and ensure accountability.
Mentor junior colleagues and review client deliverables to ensure alignment with client objectives and WTW standards.
Qualifications
8+ years’ experience designing/managing increasingly complex health and welfare plans in a consulting/brokerage environment or similar experience in a consultative role at a carrier or vendor.
Ability to expand relationships with current clients.
Polished oral and written communication skills.
Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues.
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining.
CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desired.
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary range offered for this role is USD 115,000–150,000 per year. The role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. This information is provided for transparency and may vary by location, experience, and other factors.
Company Benefits
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, Identity Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program).
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (including state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off.
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Senior roles may 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 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 a sufficient candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets.
Additional details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
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Responsibilities
Lead the design/management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, disability and paid time off plans for clients.
Serve as lead project manager for clients; contribute to project plan creation and guide the team to deliver against objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards.
Proactively advise clients and ensure delivery of superior client service.
Play a key role in vendor procurement, negotiation, implementation, and optimization activities.
Facilitate specialist resources in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance.
Support the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team.
Build and maintain relationships internally and collaborate on cross-functional teams; lead the client team, assign project roles, and ensure accountability.
Mentor junior colleagues and review client deliverables to ensure alignment with client objectives and WTW standards.
Qualifications
8+ years’ experience designing/managing increasingly complex health and welfare plans in a consulting/brokerage environment or similar experience in a consultative role at a carrier or vendor.
Ability to expand relationships with current clients.
Polished oral and written communication skills.
Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues.
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining.
CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desired.
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary range offered for this role is USD 115,000–150,000 per year. The role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. This information is provided for transparency and may vary by location, experience, and other factors.
Company Benefits
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, Identity Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program).
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (including state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off.
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Senior roles may 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 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 a sufficient candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets.
Additional details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
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