WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Client Liaison is a senior, client-facing role that serves as a high-touch escalation point for employee benefit issues within a benefits administration environment. This individual is deeply embedded in the client's benefits operations and partners closely with internal delivery teams and client stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely resolution of complex benefit inquiries.
This role requires direct experience in benefits administration, including hands-on work within client-specific benefits platforms, enrollment systems, case management tools, and vendor ecosystems. The Client Liaison plays a critical role during key benefits events such as Annual Enrollment, while building trusted relationships with client contacts and internal subject matter experts.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (Essential Functions)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee benefit inquiries within a benefits administration and client services environment.
Work directly within client-specific benefits administration systems and tools, including enrollment platforms, case management systems, ticketing tools, Slack, and email.
Support Annual Enrollment and other key benefits events, including hands-on issue resolution and executive-level support when required.
Act as an extension of the client's benefits team, maintaining a strong day-to-day presence across internal delivery teams and client stakeholders.
Present quarterly Service Level Agreement (SLA) and service performance metrics to client leadership.
Partner with internal subject matter experts (configuration, eligibility, compliance, HSA/FSA, and vendors) to resolve system, data, and process-related benefits issues.
Build and manage effective working relationships with client contacts across benefits, compliance, HR, finance, HSA/FSA, and vendor-aligned roles.
Demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and sound judgment when communicating with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
Proactively anticipate client needs, follow through on escalated items, and ensure accurate, timely resolution of benefit-related issues.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Required Education and Experience)
Proven experience in benefits administration with direct responsibility for supporting employee benefit inquiries.
Client services experience within a benefits administration environment (not general client support).
Hands-on experience working within client-specific benefits systems and tools, including enrollment platforms, case management systems, and related workflows.
Strong understanding of employee benefits programs, enrollment processes, and issue resolution best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both employees and client stakeholders.
High degree of professionalism and polish, particularly when supporting executive-level contacts.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced client environment.
Strong relationship-building skills with internal partners and external clients.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues, escalate appropriately, and follow through to resolution.
NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Education and Experience)
Experience supporting clients on bswift or a similar benefits administration platform.
Prior experience supporting large or complex benefits clients in a highly matrixed environment.
Familiarity with benefits enrollment, eligibility, compliance, and vendor coordination processes.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Specific benefit offerings vary by position and may be subject to change.
Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Central Time, unless otherwise stated in the Job Description.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at bswift, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package!
