Job Description
Job Title: Employee Benefits Account Manager
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager to provide day-to-day client service and support for employee benefits accounts. This role works closely with Account Executives and clients to ensure smooth plan administration, strong client relationships, and high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong communication, organizational, and benefits knowledge to manage a range of tasks from client inquiries to open enrollment coordination.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for client issues, questions, claims, and billing concerns via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person visits.
- Support client retention efforts by fostering strong client and carrier relationships.
- Coordinate with Account Executives to ensure seamless service and communication with clients.
- Facilitate and participate in open enrollment meetings, including preparation of materials and benefit presentations.
- Maintain and update client records in agency management systems such as TAM/EPIC and shared drives.
- Create and distribute employee communication materials, including benefits booklets.
- Utilize and manage online enrollment portals such as Ease, Employee Navigator, and other HR platforms.
- Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements, including COBRA, annual notices, and Form 5500 filings.
- Provide consistent updates to producers and ensure all client communications are responded to within 24 hours.
Qualifications/Requirements
- High school diploma required; BA/BS degree preferred.
- Valid Life and Health insurance license is mandatory.
- Minimum of 2 years of employee benefits account management experience.
- Previous group benefits experience is required, with self-funded experience.
- Experience with EPIC or other agency management systems preferred.
- Familiarity with enrollment platforms (Ease, Employee Navigator, etc.) is necessary.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
Compensation Package
- Compensation: Between $80K–$140K (based on experience)
- Competitive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.
Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, and it is subject to modification at the employer's discretion.
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