Senior Benefits Consultant – Health & Welfare Benefits

Job Summary

Seeking a highly experienced Senior Benefits Consultant to join a team. This role involves partnering with Boards of Trustees, Fund Offices, and union/employer leadership to guide plan design, financial strategy, compliance, and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will thrive in complex environments, build trusted relationships with stakeholders, and bring both strategic vision and technical expertise to client engagements.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $170,000 - $220,000 (commensurate with experience) + Discretionary Bonus
• Competitive benefits package, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead advisor to assigned Taft-Hartley and multiemployer health & welfare plans.
• Partner with Boards of Trustees and Fund leadership to develop sustainable benefit strategies.
• Conduct and present detailed claims analysis, contribution modeling, and long-term funding projections.
• Lead renewal strategy, carrier negotiations, and vendor performance management.
• Design and implement medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and specialty benefit programs.
• Guide trustees through regulatory requirements, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other multiemployer regulations.
• Prepare and present financial reports, benchmarking analyses, and strategic recommendations at trustee meetings.
• Oversee RFP processes and vendor transitions, ensuring alignment with fund objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver actuarial, underwriting, compliance, and analytics services.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and cultivate new Taft-Hartley business opportunities.
• Participate in finalist presentations, industry conferences, and relationship-building within the labor and multiemployer community.
• Mentor consultants and analysts supporting Taft-Hartley engagements.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years of experience in health & welfare consulting, with significant experience serving Taft-Hartley or multiemployer plans.
• Deep understanding of collectively bargained benefit structures and trustee governance models.
• Expertise in health plan funding strategies, reserve analysis, contribution modeling, and claims evaluation.
• Strong executive presence and experience presenting to Boards of Trustees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engagements while advancing client growth opportunities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and multiemployer compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEBS designation or actuarial/underwriting training.
• Maryland Health & Life license (or ability to obtain within the first year).
• Experience supporting jointly managed labor-management benefit funds.

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