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Senior Benefit Consultant

Alera Group

Berwyn, Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Benchmarking, Brokerage, Compensation and Benefits, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Follow Through, Forecasting, Health Insurance, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Market Analysis, Market Trend Analysis, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Operational Audit, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Relationship Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Retention Programs, Risk, Sales Management, Stewardship, Team Player, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Berwyn, Pennsylvania
POSTED
6 days ago
OVERVIEW

Senior Benefit Consultant - Employee Benefits
Location: Hybrid

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits team delivers strategic consulting, financial analysis, and long-term planning to help clients build competitive, sustainable benefit programs. We're seeking a Senior Benefit Consultant to independently lead complex client relationships, provide expert strategic guidance, and drive multiyear benefit planning aligned with organizational goals.

About Alera Group

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

This role focuses on client strategy, executive-level engagement, advanced financial analysis, and organizational benefit planning while partnering closely with internal teams, vendors, and C-suite stakeholders.

Why Alera Group
  • Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction
  • Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries
  • Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way
RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do / Your ImpactClient Partnership & Risk Strategy
  • Support clients with benefit strategy, renewals, financial stewardship, and program performance
  • Lead key client discussions, including C-suite engagements, independently
  • Manage and deliver multiyear benefit strategies aligned with client goals and market trends
  • Build and maintain senior-level client relationships and identify strategic growth opportunities
  • Serve as the primary strategic advisor for health and welfare programs
Operational Excellence
  • Maintain accurate client documentation and deliverables, including presentations, timelines, and service plans
  • Ensure compliance, accuracy, and audit-readiness across financial models, communications, and benefit materials
  • Lead vendor and carrier management, including RFPs, renewals, negotiations, and implementation oversight
  • Support reporting, benchmarking, claims analysis, and ongoing operational requirements
  • Manage multiple complex engagements in a fast-paced environment with high accountability
Strategic Contribution
  • Prepare and deliver advanced financial analysis, forecasting, contribution modeling, and market evaluations
  • Provide strategic insights based on market trends, emerging solutions, and client-specific needs
  • Collaborate with internal teams and subject-matter experts to ensure high-quality execution and client outcomes
  • Mentor and guide internal team members; contribute to continuous improvement and firm-wide initiatives
  • Document key decisions, ensure clarity across stakeholders, and maintain governance standards

QUALIFICATIONS

What You BringRequired
  • Active Life and Health insurance license
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills
  • Strong project management, organizational ability, and prioritization skills
  • High attention to detail and accountability for accuracy and quality
Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinking
  • Financial and analytical expertise
  • Executive communication
  • Relationship management
  • Detail orientation
  • Accountability and follow-through
  • Collaborative leadership

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Compensation:
Salary range: $130,000 - $185,000 per year
Eligible for performance-based bonus: Yes

Benefits:
Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model:
This role is Hybrid

Professional Development

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