Employee Benefits Manager

Job Descriptionmployee Benefits Account ManagerA local agency needs an experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager. Must have at least 2+ years’ experience. Must have a strong work ethic, a drive to succeed and a "can do" attitude. Knowledge of various carriers, ability to help with quotes and proposals, new business and renewals. Also, this is a fun company to work for, flexible time and a great compensation package.Responsibilities:• Preparing pre-renewal, renewal, and marketing reports.• Comparing health plan benefits and costs.• Calculating employee contributions and working out contribution strategies to meet client's budgetary requirements.• Prepare annual client service plans.• Collecting new client information.• Authoring correspondence, communication materials and compliance notices as required.• Negotiating rates and benefits.• Audit client information, premium, and commission splits Agency Management System.• Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:• Health & Life License REQUIRED• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Assist the Producer to organize and meet meeting deadlines.• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point.• Knowledge of employee benefits/health plan implementation and administration.• Knowledge of, and practical experience in, regulatory issues such as ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, as well as various state and federal regulations specific to health insurance.• Ability to negotiate rates and benefits with carriers.I am Taylor Heeren and I look forward to having a conversation with you about your aspirations for a future career. Please contact me at (605) 601-5290 to have a conversation about this exciting career advancement opportunity! Confidential resume can also be emailed to taylor.heeren@gogpac.comAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.