Willis Towers Watson

Manager- Health and Benefits Consulting

Willis Towers Watson$100K — $125K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in health and welfare plan design or management in consulting or brokerage environments
  • Strong relationship-building skills with clients
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proactive self-starter who thrives independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with flexibility to adapt
  • Solid analytical and creative thinking skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint usage
  • State Life and Health license to be obtained within 90 days
  • Desirable: CEBS designation or relevant actuarial/underwriting training

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and management of medical, dental, and wellness benefits for clients
  • Monitor project progress, ensuring alignment with objectives and quality standards
  • Provide proactive advice and exemplary client support
  • Assist in developing benefit plan analyses and cost-saving strategies
  • Engage subject matter experts across various health management disciplines
  • Support business development through participation in prospecting activities
  • Mentor and guide junior team members

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare package including mental health support and fertility benefits
  • Flexible leave policies including Paid Time Off and various types of disability leave
  • Retirement benefits with a contributory pension and 401(k)
  • Access to various work/life resources and insurance options
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy, as well as financial wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Health and Benefits Manager, 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.

The Role:

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
  • 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

The Requirements:
  • 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
  • This role will be on a Hybrid Setup


Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000-$125,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
  • Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid 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
  • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.


Note that visa 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 sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

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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