Sr. Consultant, Health - Philadelphia, United States - Gallagher

Description

Buck, a Gallagher company, opens doors to a world of boundless opportunity and innovation. As part of our integrated team, you'll immerse yourself in the exciting journey of serving HR departments and trustees across diverse industries. Together, we'll build pathways to a brighter future for clients worldwide, harnessing the power of collective brilliance and shaping careers that ignite passions.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

As a Senior Consultant at Buck, you will:

• Work within a team to serve as an advisor for clients and project managers.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to coordinate service delivery and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to new business development efforts and corporate initiatives, as appropriate.
• Serve as lead consultant for some accounts and/or supervise junior staff members.

• Utilize data to project client plan costs and advise clients during annual budgeting and rate-setting process for health and group benefits.
• Evaluate and analyze benefit plans to provide recommendations based on cost-effectiveness, employee needs, and industry best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes in health and group insurance and benefits, ensuring client plans comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Engage with vendors to negotiate competitive arrangements and manage ongoing relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other Buck specialty areas, including Pharmacy, Engagement, and Time-Off to advise clients on all facets of benefits.
• Some client travel may be required, as well as periodic in-person meetings in the Pittsburgh, PA office.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 5 years of experience in health benefits consulting, management, or insurance company underwriting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft office software, especially Excel.
• Strong understanding of healthcare and ancillary group benefits plan design and administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner.

Preferred:

• Additional certifications in benefits consulting or insurance are a plus.

Behaviors:

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of peers to create positive experiences and outcomes for our clients.

At Buck, we pride ourselves in our Diversity and Inclusion and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function), training programs, matching gift program, and more.