Preferred Locations: Hybrid-Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; or Summit, NJ
Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule required - 3 days per week in the office.
JOB OVERVIEWThe Benefit Consultant is responsible for client satisfaction, service delivery, and vendor management while supporting the development of innovative, data-driven strategies to optimize complex Health & Welfare benefit programs.
WHAT YOU'LL DOStrategy & Program Management- Support development and execution of benefit strategies for large, self-funded clients
- Develop cost-containment strategies across medical, pharmacy, and disability programs
- Analyze claims/utilization trends and identify improvement opportunities
- Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, procurement, implementation, and performance tracking
- Communicate industry trends, benchmarks, and regulatory updates
Client Management- Serve as primary day-to-day client contact and manage vendor relationships
- Oversee project management for deliverables, compliance deadlines, and annual planning
- Manage RFP processes, renewals, contract negotiations, and vendor implementations
- Ensure timely, accurate execution of deliverables with actuarial and internal teams
- Support compliance (e.g., 5500 filings, plan documents, regulatory adherence)
- Resolve escalated claims and support employee communications and enrollment activities
Client Relationship & Reporting- Partner with clients to define benefit goals and strategies
- Deliver financial reporting, analysis, and benchmarking insights
- Review and finalize client reporting deliverables
Business Development & Team Collaboration- Assist with new business opportunities and strategy development
- Contribute to internal process improvements and team initiatives
WHAT YOU'LL BRING- 5-10 years of experience in insurance, employee benefits, or HR
- Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare programs (self-funded medical, Rx, dental, vision, disability, life, absence, etc.)
- Experience managing large, self-funded clients in consulting or brokerage
- Full-cycle RFP experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience designing and implementing benefit plans
- Underwriting experience preferred
- Insurance license (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Project management and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with data analysis and self-funded plan financials
- Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and large data sets
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, accountability, and client service focus
Additional Requirements- Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact with executive stakeholders
- Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as needed
COMPENSATION: The base salary range for this position is $110,000 -$135,000. This range represents the employer's good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.
WHY EPIC: EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide - and we're growing! It's a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:
- Generous Paid Time off
- Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days
- Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
- Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
- Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC's values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
- Employee Resource Groups: Women's Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
- Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
- Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
- Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs
- 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!
- EPIC Gives Back - Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
- We're in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to "Insurance Journal"
To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page: https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/.
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