Alera Group Hiring for Senior Benefits Analyst at Cambridge, Massachusetts Full Time

Boston Benefit Group, an Alera Group Agency LLC. is seeking a Benefits Analyst to join their Employee Benefits team.

Boston Benefit Partners, LLC (BBP) is a dynamic, entrepreneurial, fast-paced employee benefit consulting/brokerage firm located in downtown Boston. We provide health and welfare consulting services to both public and private sector employers, and are noted for our data-driven consulting approach and client service model.

BBP has a unique culture.

• We foster a culture where we laugh and celebrate life inside and out of work.
• We are there for each other.
• We give clients our best attention and advice through our breadth and depth of knowledge.
• We genuinely care about the wellbeing of our colleagues, clients, and their employees.
• We are committed to providing data-driven, customized client solutions.
• Through our holistic approach, we balance the escalating costs of providing employee benefits with the needs of our clients’ employees and their families.

• Work as an integral part of the client consulting team.
• Partner with consultants and senior consultants to assess client needs and help to implement clients’ strategies for their benefit programs including but not limited to group medical, dental, life, disability, leave management, spending accounts and voluntary/work-life benefit offerings.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients.
• Assist with preparation of client communications (e.g., presentations, spreadsheets, & reports)
• Facilitate the carrier/vendor marketing process (including preparing the Request for Proposal, working with the carriers/vendors to gather and negotiate quotes; compiling the analysis of the responses) and assist with the implementation of new vendors and/or carriers.
• Complete accurate financial reports and administrative tasks for the client team in a timely manner (e.g., monthly medical & dental claims experience reports and updating the client’s open items worksheet on a weekly basis).
• Prepare benchmarking reports and summarize findings.
• Prepare and/or review plan and other compliance documents.
• Provide support with the peer review process.
• Provide benefit enrollment support, including designing and drafting enrollment materials / communications and assisting with enrollment meetings as needed.
• Build relationships with clients, carriers/vendors and internal team members across both BBP and Alera.
• Mentor and contribute to the development of junior team members.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Generate detail oriented work that is accurate (check one’s own work)
• Ability to work independently, but also as a team
• Ability to grow professionally, including completing courses and attending seminars
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to learn from peers, including accepting constructive feedback
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Ability to analyze data

Required skills and experience:

• BA/BS
• Three to five years of experience
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Previous work experience in the benefits industry
• Previous client service and/or project management experience

A writing sample is required with your application.

Boston Benefit Partners, LLC offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits programs and an enjoyable work environment.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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