Employee Benefits Consultant at Minneapolis

Hays Companies is seeking applicants for the Benefits Consultant role in our downtown Minneapolis office. Hays Companies brings high expectations but offers great rewards for productive employees. The ideal candidate would be a motivated and detail-oriented individual capable of both interpreting data as well as interacting with clients on a time-sensitive basis. This role offers tremendous opportunity to an individual who is equipped and eager to accept the challenges of an ambitious workload and steep learning curve.

Job Description:

The day-to-day responsibilities of the Benefit Consultants vary greatly; but the primary function in this position is to service the needs of employee benefit clients on behalf of the Senior Consultant. Ultimately, the objective of individuals in this role is to acquire working knowledge of all phases of the Senior Consultants role within the Employee Benefits Department and the expertise to act in that role in the Senior Consultants absence. Benefits Consultants will be required to:

Provide client utilization and financial reporting to the Senior Consultant and to clients

Assist clients with daily service functions and frequent ad hoc requests, escalating issues as needed

Create, review and edit summary plan descriptions and other client materials

Administer marketing and renewal functions such as requests for proposal

Identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs

Participate in market meetings, client functions, industry seminars and training programs as directed

Maintain client records and update client communications

Updates files for resource library including current developments, legislative and regulatory changes, and market updates and work with the Senior Consultant and account to advise impact to clients

Qualifications:

Reliable decision-making, polished oral and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a close team

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well basic algebra skills

Applied knowledge of all lines of employee benefits

Active Life/Accident and Health Insurance Producer License

Three (3) to Five (5) years in an insurance-related industry or any equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but would consider a strong candidate with an alternate background

Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree or certification preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Minneapolis, Company: Hays Companies.