WTW · 1 week ago
Health and Benefits Associate
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expWTW is a company focused on health and benefits consulting, and they are seeking a Health and Benefits Associate to contribute to various projects involving the design and management of health and benefit programs. The role includes supporting project managers, interfacing with clients and vendors, and ensuring quality standards are met while developing skills in project management and client relations.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyInsuranceMedicalService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Materially contribute to core health and benefits projects involving the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients. Responsibilities include:
Partnering with client service team leader to deliver superior project management
Providing superior client service in response to day-to-day service issues and questions (eligibility, carrier coverage and claims issues, compliance, etc.)
Preparation for client meetings (prepare agendas and materials, coordinate resources, etc.)
Supporting vendor procurement, implementation, and optimization activities
Providing benefit enrollment support, including preparing materials and presentations, verifying policy and plan information, and updating internal systems as necessary
Contributing to 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
Supporting client service team leader in benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
Conducting review of client deliverables to ensure alignment to client objectives, leverage of optimal WTW services and solutions, and adherence to WTW professional excellence standards
Facilitating benchmarking studies and other research; providing value added analyses and summaries
Analyzing and comparing vendor products, services and contracts
Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
2+ years' experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
Proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
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
Preferred
Pursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training encouraged
Benefits
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.
Company
WTW
WTW is a global advisory and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2021-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Krasner
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Finan
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