Benefits Account Manager

Overview

For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. A growing, Houston-based professional services firm, G&A Partners is currently seeking a Benefits Account Manager to join their team, working a fully remote schedule, located in the Eastern Time Zone.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, discuss benefit options, solicit quotes, present alternatives, conduct open enrollment, lead through the underwriting process.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates, corporate benefit plans and programs.
• Monitors benefit trends in the business environment and must stay abreast of applicable benefits legislation.
• An expert in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Provides benefits consulting services to employers ranging from 2 to 10,000 employees in metropolitan markets.
• Management of renewal cycle and client servicing with key departments.
• Local travel and annual open enrollment meetings conducted out-of-state for clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with small group and mid-market sales representatives and account executives from all major.
• Lines of coverage to include Medical, Dental, Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Vision, Supplemental, GAP, etc.
• Excellent platform skills used to conduct carrier meetings when needed.
• Organize Health Fairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with small and large businesses.
• Ability to make presentations to large and small groups.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, possibly more during open enrollment periods

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: At least 5 years of benefit-related experience Experience with multiple plans preferred Previous PEO experience is preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Certifications & Licenses: Life and Health License required Must complete ACA certification within 18 months

Equal Opportunity Employer

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.