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Health & Welfare Benefit Analyst
- Location: United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
Count on us. Plante Moran Group Benefits Advisors II (PMGBA II), an affiliated entity of Plante & Moran, PLLC (PM), provides consulting and brokerage services to help clients create cost effective, sustainable employee health and welfare benefit plans, and attract and retain talent. Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services has created a need for a highly motivated individual to join PMGBA II as an Account Manager.
Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.
Your role.
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Learn and utilize accepted underwriting and pricing methods to assist in developing estimated insured and self-insured benefit plan rates/funding levels for employer-sponsored plans
- Develop renewal plan pricing recommendations
- Responsible for managing vendor RFPs, and assisting senior staff with vendor pricing negotiations
- Collect and maintain carrier data for analytics and price determination
- Use statistically credible rating methodologies to develop prospective rates and conduct benchmarking analytics
- Assist with the development of client presentation materials
- Research and gain competency in IRS, DOL, and ERISA compliance and other regulatory requirements affecting plan costs and operations
The qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in actuarial sciences, business, economics, risk management, or math
- 2+ years of health and welfare benefits experience
- Demonstrated ability to complete complex calculations and perform detailed analytic work
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking
- Willingness to work/interact with experienced professionals who are interested in delivering high-quality, timely client deliverables while helping grow a talented and dedicated staff
- Strong technical skills in the MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Our difference.
On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.
This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.
Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.
Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.
Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.
Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.
Colorado monthly base range is as follows:
$5,416.67 to $6,833.34
Illinois monthly base range is as follows:
$5,416.67 to $6,833.34