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Benefits Account Manager

PrestigePEO, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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Company Overview For more than 25 years, we have provided cost effective employee benefits and HR services with transparent pricing and personalized, high quality support. We take pride in building long-term relationships and strong partnerships with our clients, going the extra mile to deliver exceptional service. As a data driven and results focused organization, we are committed to solving HR challenges of any size. By managing HR complexities, we empower our clients to focus on operating—and growing—their businesses while we support them with expert HR solutions.

Reports To Director of Benefits

Position Description The Benefits Account Manager supports and manages relationships with a portfolio of high‑end clients and brokers, delivering elevated service tailored to complex and premium client needs. This individual serves as a knowledgeable and trusted advisor, ensuring the seamless coordination of benefit administration, proactive issue prevention, and prompt resolution. Acting as the primary operational point of contact for clients, worksite employees, brokers, and insurance vendors, the Account Manager maintains strong, service‑driven relationships and ensures an exceptional client experience. This role anticipates client needs, supports sophisticated benefit discussions, and contributes to continuous improvement—enhancing the overall value delivered to high‑end accounts.

Roles & Responsibilities Client, Broker & Relationship Management

Provide consultative guidance to assigned brokers and clients, focusing on day‑to‑day benefits administration and identifying opportunities to enhance service and client satisfaction

Manage client expectations through proactive communication, timely follow‑up, and consistent delivery of high‑quality support

Support and guide Benefits Specialists in daily tasks and service delivery, offering coaching on operational workflows without full strategic oversight

Build and maintain effective working relationships with benefit vendors and carriers to ensure smooth coordination of services

Participate in vendor meetings to address service needs and assist in resolving operational issues

Presentations & Communications

Conduct presentations and employee meetings to explain available benefit options and help clients understand plan features

Communicate benefit and renewal updates to clients and employees through in‑person or virtual meetings (e.g., Teams, RingCentral)

Prepare clear and accurate employee‑facing benefit materials based on client specifications

Manage and distribute benefit‑related communication materials for worksites and employees, ensuring accuracy and timely updates

Renewal & Enrollment Management

Coordinate and manage the renewal process, ensuring smooth communication, accurate documentation, and timely delivery of client materials

Participate in medical underwriting conversations with internal partners to support renewal preparation

Provide guidance and troubleshooting support for benefit enrollment portals

Review and audit employee benefit enrollments and elections to ensure accuracy

Support the setup and administration of non‑Prestige benefit plans, coordinating with external vendors as needed

Issue Resolution Partner with benefit vendors, carriers, and internal teams to investigate and resolve:

Claim‑related issues

Eligibility discrepancies

Billing errors

Coverage concerns

COBRA‑related matters

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with internal client‑facing teams to support integrated service delivery and maintain consistent communication

Analyze issues and participate in collaborative problem‑solving to ensure a smooth and unified client experience

Manage benefit‑related communication materials for worksites and employees, ensuring content is accurate, up‑to‑date, and delivered consistently

Industry Knowledge & Compliance

Attend relevant conferences, webinars, and networking events to maintain current knowledge of benefits programs, federal and state regulations, and PEO industry trends

Stay informed of insurance coverage developments, market changes, and product offerings

Provide guidance on ACA compliance and related requirements

Oversee setup and ongoing administration of non‑Prestige benefit plans

Conduct audits with the Operations team

Process life events and status changes promptly and accurately

Participate in regular vendor meetings to support issue resolution and service delivery

Required Skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship‑management skills

Ability to manage multiple renewals simultaneously

Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills

Solid understanding of employee group benefits, including COBRA

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Sales mindset with the ability to identify and upsell additional product offerings

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Strong computer proficiency and adaptability to new systems

Ability to perform well in a high pressure environment

Knowledge of HRIS systems; Salesforce and Prism preferred

Required Experience & Qualifications

Minimum of five years of client‑facing and/or sales experience in group employee benefits

A thorough understanding of group health plans with the ability to analyze data and prepare recommendations

Experience in a consultative, strategic role with demonstrated relationship‑building skills

Active Health and Life License required

PEO experience is required

Must be able to work hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home.

Tampa office is near the airport.

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