Senior Benefits Consultant – Health & Welfare Benefits

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Senior Benefits Consultant to lead and deliver strategic consulting services across a broad portfolio of Health & Welfare benefits programs. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional that thrives on building client relationships, leading teams, and shaping long-term benefits strategies in a dynamic consulting environment.

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 primary consultant and relationship manager for assigned client groups.
• Lead consulting engagements across medical, pharmacy, dental, life, disability, vision, FSA/HSA, voluntary benefits, and reinsurance.
• Drive claims analysis, renewal strategy, and financial modeling to support long-term client decision-making.
• Manage RFPs, vendor searches, and carrier negotiations on behalf of clients.
• Oversee plan implementations, open enrollment strategies, and employee communications.
• Present complex financial and compliance topics clearly to client leadership teams.
• Identify cost drivers, utilization trends, benchmarking insights, and plan design opportunities.
• Stay current on healthcare marketplace trends, ACA requirements, and regulatory changes.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants and analysts.
• Support client development and growth efforts, including finalist presentations and conferences.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years of experience in health & welfare consulting, brokerage, or carrier environments.
• Deep expertise in group health plan strategy, pricing, and financial analysis.
• Proven success managing complex client relationships and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong presentation, communication, and executive-level consulting skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Working knowledge of benefits administration platforms and healthcare compliance (ACA).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred:

• CEBS designation or actuarial/underwriting training.
• Health & Life license (or ability to obtain within the first year).
• Health Exchange Agent/Broker certification (or commitment to obtain).
• Experience with unions, government, or schools is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with self-funded plans and large group accounts (2,000–20,000 lives).

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