Willis Towers Watson

Health and Benefits Manager

Willis Towers Watson$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years' experience in health and welfare plan design/management, ideally in consulting or brokerage.
  • Proven ability to expand and nurture client relationships.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
  • Analytical, creative, and integrative thinking skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining.
  • CEBS designation or relevant actuarial/underwriting training preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management, ensuring objectives, budgets, timelines, and quality standards are met.
  • Advise clients proactively, providing exceptional client service.
  • Create analyses and strategies for benefit plan design, cost savings, and funding.
  • Support benefit enrollment, preparing materials and ensuring system accuracy.
  • Manage client compliance with necessary reports and administrative tasks.
  • Engage specialists and subject matter experts for comprehensive client solutions.
  • Participate in new business generation activities as part of the team.
  • Build internal relationships and collaborate across functional teams.
  • Mentor and guide junior colleagues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including holidays, annual leave, and various leave types.
  • Retirement benefits including a contributory pension plan and 401(k) with company contributions.
  • Support for work-life balance through wellbeing programs and employee resources.
  • Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a hybrid workplace approach.
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will be a key member of the client service team, engaging directly with clients and establishing relationships across all levels of the client organization. You will substantially contribute to the management of projects, leveraging your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of health and benefits programs. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as a pivotal point of contact on projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.

Play a lead role in the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients. Responsibilities include:
  • Materially contributing to and/or leading project management; monitoring progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards; and serving as day-to-day contact for clients
  • Proactively advising clients and providing superior client service
  • Contributing to the creation of benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
  • Providing benefit enrollment support, including preparing materials and presentations, verifying policy and plan information, and updating internal systems as necessary.
  • Ensuring client compliance adherence by managing completion of reports and administrative actions for clients including Form 5500 filings, policy checking and delivery, monthly reporting of client and carrier information, summary plan descriptions and certificates
  • Engaging specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance
  • Supporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team
  • Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
  • Mentoring junior colleagues


Qualifications

  • 6+ years' experience in the design/management of health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment or similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendor
  • Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
  • Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
  • Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
  • CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desired

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
  • Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans' eligibility requirements.


At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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