WTW
Lead Associate, Health & Benefits, Client Service Team
WTW, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Description As a Lead Health and Benefits Associate you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. You will serve as the lead project manager on select projects, interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to significantly grow your health and benefits business acumen as well as your financial, project management and client relationship skills by working on cutting‑edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.
Responsibilities
Benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
Incorporation of specialized health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance strategies
Partner with Consultants to deliver superior project management on select clients
Perform financial analyses including developing pricing and employee contribution strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
Conduct benchmarking studies and other research; provide value‑added analyses and summaries
Analyze and compare vendor products, services and contracts
Design, distribute and evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross‑functional teams
Review analytical work, mentor and develop junior‑level staff
Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital
Qualifications
4+ years’ experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting or brokerage firm or health underwriting/actuarial function of an insurance company
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
Proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self‑starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
Pursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial/underwriting training encouraged
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&DD, Group Legal, Identity 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 Off
Retirement 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 a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
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Lead Associate, Health & Benefits, Client Service Team
role at
WTW .
Be among the first 25 applicants · 2 days ago.
Description As a Lead Health and Benefits Associate you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. You will serve as the lead project manager on select projects, interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to significantly grow your health and benefits business acumen as well as your financial, project management and client relationship skills by working on cutting‑edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.
Responsibilities
Benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
Incorporation of specialized health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance strategies
Partner with Consultants to deliver superior project management on select clients
Perform financial analyses including developing pricing and employee contribution strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
Conduct benchmarking studies and other research; provide value‑added analyses and summaries
Analyze and compare vendor products, services and contracts
Design, distribute and evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross‑functional teams
Review analytical work, mentor and develop junior‑level staff
Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital
Qualifications
4+ years’ experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting or brokerage firm or health underwriting/actuarial function of an insurance company
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
Proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self‑starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
Pursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial/underwriting training encouraged
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&DD, Group Legal, Identity 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 Off
Retirement 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 a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
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