Cottingham & Butler
Senior Employee Benefits Client Consultant
Cottingham & Butler, Dubuque, Iowa, United States, 52001
Senior Employee Benefits Client Consultant
We are seeking an experienced and passionate employee benefits professional to drive successful outcomes for clients and their programs. As an Employee Benefits Client Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in building strong client relationships, providing high-quality analysis, and delivering strategic recommendations that ensure positive outcomes for our clients.
Essential Functions
Build Client Relationships: Establish yourself as the primary advisor for benefits-related issues. Assist clients by developing and executing tailored benefit program strategies to retain and attract employees. Support HR leaders in navigating legal compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA) and other functions.
Team Collaboration: Work within a cross‑functional team to address client needs in analytics, compliance, communications, technology, marketing, and non‑medical benefits. Leverage internal tools effectively to oversee client materials and prepare for questions with support from internal teams.
Develop Benefit Plan Offerings: Analyze client data for utilization patterns, benchmarking, and alternative funding strategies. Collaborate with the sales team to recommend products to enhance benefit programs or solve client needs.
Knowledge and Expertise
Familiarity with coverages, carriers, payroll, and benefit administration systems.
Proficiency in benefit procedures, strategies, and market knowledge.
Strong business insight including financial reporting, client business models, and strategy.
A commitment to personal excellence and a thriving company culture.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
Maintain a Life and Health Insurance License.
Expertise in developing self‑insured and fully insured welfare benefit plans.
Fulfillment of continuing education credits and additional designations as assigned.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Flex Spending or HSA
401(k) with company match
Profit‑Sharing/Defined Contribution (1‑year waiting period)
PTO/Paid Holidays
Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
Subsidized Parking
Company‑paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Functions Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
Company Description At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. We hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. Our culture is guided by “better every day,” constantly pushing ourselves to improve and meet high expectations. We are a growth company committed to investing in resources to serve our clients and offer outstanding career opportunities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Essential Functions
Build Client Relationships: Establish yourself as the primary advisor for benefits-related issues. Assist clients by developing and executing tailored benefit program strategies to retain and attract employees. Support HR leaders in navigating legal compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA) and other functions.
Team Collaboration: Work within a cross‑functional team to address client needs in analytics, compliance, communications, technology, marketing, and non‑medical benefits. Leverage internal tools effectively to oversee client materials and prepare for questions with support from internal teams.
Develop Benefit Plan Offerings: Analyze client data for utilization patterns, benchmarking, and alternative funding strategies. Collaborate with the sales team to recommend products to enhance benefit programs or solve client needs.
Knowledge and Expertise
Familiarity with coverages, carriers, payroll, and benefit administration systems.
Proficiency in benefit procedures, strategies, and market knowledge.
Strong business insight including financial reporting, client business models, and strategy.
A commitment to personal excellence and a thriving company culture.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
Maintain a Life and Health Insurance License.
Expertise in developing self‑insured and fully insured welfare benefit plans.
Fulfillment of continuing education credits and additional designations as assigned.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Flex Spending or HSA
401(k) with company match
Profit‑Sharing/Defined Contribution (1‑year waiting period)
PTO/Paid Holidays
Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
Subsidized Parking
Company‑paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Functions Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
Company Description At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. We hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. Our culture is guided by “better every day,” constantly pushing ourselves to improve and meet high expectations. We are a growth company committed to investing in resources to serve our clients and offer outstanding career opportunities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr