Benefit Engagement Specialist

BCInsourcing strives to hire qualified people from a wide variety of backgrounds to expand our diversified workplace, not just because it’s the best thing to do, but because it makes our Company stronger.
If you like to serve others and love being part of a dynamic team, look no further.
Our company Benefit Communication Insourcing, LLC is a joint trademark with Lockton Companies, LLC.
Headquartered in Kansas City, we are one of the nation’s leading benefit communication firms.
We work directly with employees throughout the U.
S.
providing customized benefit communication and administrative services and support to our client’s HR Department and their individual employees.
The Benefit Engagement Specialist (BES) is responsible for creating impeccable service for BCInsourcing clients and our client’s employees by driving opportunities to conduct individual personalized benefit review sessions to educate and enroll on all core and voluntary benefit insurance products while building business relationships with our clients primarily in a face-to-face onsite environment operating at the client’s workplace.
The Specialist is directly responsible for influencing the client-facing relationship by ensuring that the client’s leadership and each employee have a comprehensive understanding of our company’s model and their benefit options.
Client: This position will work onsite at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Will need to travel to Taylorville Memorial Hospital and Lincoln Memorial Hospital a few times a month.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Represents BCInsourcing as Company Ambassador to the assigned client(s) by engaging in purpose-driven dialogue with the department leaders, providing support while exercising independent judgment to cultivate effective business relationships, and maintaining rapport with all case partners and the client’s employees.
Participates in providing SME-certified-license knowledge in clients’ HR/Benefit meetings, NEO presentations, and group meetings for client’s managers to navigate the concerns of their department’s employees.
Makes independent decisions regarding outreach strategy while participating in the client’s initiatives and projects related to total rewards.
Creates an approachable environment in primary and secondary workplace locations, traveling as necessary or operating remotely, to engage and counsel employees about their core and voluntary benefit options and coverages.
Exercises self-driven time management to efficiently respond to face-to-face impromptu service requests and provide timely answers to client and employee questions.
Responsible for analyzing census data to create a customized reach-out strategy meant to effectively connect with newly hired and existing employees to conduct personalized one-on-one comprehensive benefit review sessions.
Responsible for accurately inputting and capturing employee enrollment decisions, using appropriate system platforms or paper application processes, and following Life and Health licensure regulations and BCInsourcing’s quality assurance.
Participates in developing communication strategies to achieve the client’s goals in their changing environment while using professional verbal and interpersonal communication and active listening skills in order to effectively educate employees and interact with client partners.
Responsible for developing and growing a professional work environment including prompt coordination with a supervisor or other appropriate parties including the client’s management team, when recognizing an accelerated issue or unusual matter to ensure it is resolved thoroughly and accurately.
Obtains and maintains an active Life, Health, and Accident Insurance Producer’s License including timely continuing education, and meets other licensing requirements and documentation, as directed by BCInsourcing’s Licensing guidelines.
Serve as subject matter expert on mechanics of insurance to advise the client’s leadership and employees.
Promptly notifies BCInsourcing’s Licensing Specialist of any information or situation that may impact active licensure or appointment status.
Maintains a working knowledge of the client’s annual open enrollment process for new and/or existing employees.
Adapts to annual open enrollment periods and special projects by adjusting a self-guided work calendar to meet the needs of the client’s employees including evenings and weekends, traveling as necessary.
Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor or client.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma/GED equivalent and/or related work experience equivalency.
Must have previous experience with benefits or Human Resources.
Obtain a Life, Health, and Accident Insurance Producer’s License upon hire, and meet state-specific eligibility for appointment to appropriate insurance carriers within the timeframe established by BCInsourcing Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license to travel to client sites Proven relationship-building experiences and professional communication skills Demonstrated self-directed work ethic to successfully represent the company at the client location with limited and offsite supervision Professional work experience demonstrating self-motivation and result-driven outcomes Must have prior experience in Human Resources to include employee benefits.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Advanced degree completed or in process Working knowledge of insurance products, including core and voluntary benefits Existing active Life, Health, and Accident Insurance Producer’s License at the time of hire Total Rewards Summary Paid Training And Professional Development Company Provided Equipment Medical with HSA; Wellness Program/Gym Reimbursement Dental and Vision Plans Additional Voluntary Benefits 100% Employer-Paid Benefits including STD, LTD, and Term Life & AD&D 401k Plan with Company Match Pet Insurance Immediate Paid Time Off Accrual Immediate Eligibility for 9 Company-Observed Paid Holidays Plus 4 More Floating Holidays Paid Volunteer Day Employee Referral Bonus Program Starting Annual Base Salary Range for This Position is $50,000 - $55,000 This Position Is Also Eligible For Monthly Incentive Pay Based On Meeting Performance Metrics Following 90 Days of Active Employment The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end of the salary range for this position.
BCInsourcing takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, licensure, and other job-related reasons as it relates to the position.
At our Company, generally, an individual would not be hired at the top of the range of the role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each posting.