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Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com .
Position Summary
The Benefits Consultant supports Business Consultants by developing and executing the overall benefits strategy, including assessing current offerings, presenting proposed plan options, updating contribution models, finalizing benefit selections, and negotiating final rates for all Master Plan Benefits programs. They serve as the benefits expert for their assigned sales region, maintaining active Group Life & Health Insurance Licenses in all relevant states, and are responsible for managing their territory effectively while also providing national support as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the effective communication and presentation of the company's Benefits Program to internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Negotiate, refine, and finalize benefits offerings in partnership with carriers and internal business partners.
- Manage and optimize performance within the assigned territory, ensuring strong execution of benefits strategy and service delivery.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Business Consultants, acting as the primary benefits expert and strategic partner.
- Develop and refine comprehensive benefits strategies that align with organizational goals and evolving client needs.
- Monitor, interpret, and advise on current benefits and market trends to guide strategic recommendations.
- Evaluate open‐market benefit offerings and carrier options to support informed comparisons and decision‐making.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in medical benefit plan designs, cost structures, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert guidance on ancillary benefits, including dental, vision, disability, and related products.
- Advise on voluntary benefits and ensure offerings remain competitive and aligned with employee expectations.
- Oversee adherence to benefit implementation requirements, rules, and timelines to ensure accurate and timely execution.
- Create, analyze, and optimize contribution models to support pricing, budgeting, and strategic positioning.
- Apply expert knowledge of underwriting rules, guidelines, and rating methodologies when assessing plan options
- Regular attendance at the assigned work location for our corporate office locations is an essential job function. For team members who are located in or near the Chandler, AZ or Duluth, GA offices, this is an in-office position
Marginal Functions
- Build, maintain and promote relationships with team members, peers across disciplines, and all other company team members ensuring effective coordination of communications and services affecting clients.
- Attend conferences, fairs, or regional events when beneficial but not essential to the operational success of the role.
- Offer support to other regions or team members during absences or peak workloads, outside core territory responsibilities.
- Conduct supplemental research on benefits topics or carrier updates that enhance team awareness but are not required for immediate business decisions.
- Attend webinars and training to stay up to date on best practices related to the company and department.
- Complete projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing exceptional support to both internal teams and external clients, with a focus on responsiveness, professionalism, and problem-solving.
- Maintains high levels of organization and attention to detail.
- Follows through on tasks reliably and ensures accuracy in documentation and communications.
- Able to deliver clear, engaging, and persuasive presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrates excellence in verbal and written communication with internal teams, external partners, and clients.
- Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
- Effectively prioritizes workload, manages competing deadlines, and maintains high-quality output.
- Maintains composure, accuracy, and efficiency while navigating shifting priorities and high-volume demands.
- Works independently with strong initiative, accountability, and a commitment to achieving outstanding results.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently delivering successful outcomes.
- Able to clearly articulate complex benefits concepts and effectively train or support stakeholders within the assigned sales region.
- Develops strong, collaborative working relationships across teams, clients, and carriers to support shared goals and business success.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of experience, skills, education (including other relevant non-traditional degree programs, or job training programs) preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of insurance experience preferred
- Experience in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and demonstrated ability to learn other applications as needed.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Active Broker's Group Life & Health license required.
Physical, Mental, & Communication Demands
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary Work: Occasionally involves sitting for extended periods, often at a desk or computer.
- Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
- Mobility: Occasionally walking or traversing throughout the office to meet with leaders and other employees.
- Visual Acuity: Ability to read and analyze data on a computer screen (or to read and analyze data with reasonable accommodation) and in printed materials.
- Lifting & Carrying: Minimal physical lifting required, but may involve handling documents, and lifting light office supplies.
Mental Demands:
- Strategic Thinking: High level of concentration required to develop and implement strategies.
- Decision Making: Ability to make quick, informed decisions based on data and market conditions.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy needed for managing presentations, reports and communications.
- Problem-Solving: Continuous need to identify and resolve issues that may impact performance.
- Multitasking: Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.
- Stress Management: Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly and effectively, especially when dealing with client concerns.
Communication Demands:
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees, managers, clients and external vendors.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Written Communication: Prepare clear and concise documentation, including emails and notes.
- Verbal Communication: Conduct presentations and employee training sessions; provide clear instructions and support to clients, employees and managers.
Environmental Conditions
- Indoor, office environment. May occasionally have moderate noise level from copiers, W2 or check printers, or co-workers.
Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related. duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment remains "at will” employment relationship.
