Texas Association of Counties · 23 hours ago
Employee Benefits Consultant I - East Region
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Texas Association of Counties (TAC) is seeking a qualified person for an Employee Benefits Consultant I - East Region position. This role involves consulting with local governmental entities regarding employee benefits programs and managing accounts for the Pool and Fund members in the assigned territory, requiring extensive travel within Texas.
Non ProfitPublic Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for consulting with Pool and Fund members and other eligible local governmental entities regarding employee benefits programs offered by the Pool and the Fund and communicating the value of the Pool and the Fund
Develop and maintain understanding of current Pool coverages and programs, health care contracts, financial reports and laws applicable to the Pool’s coverages, including COBRA, PPACA, HIPAA and Medicare
Responsible for account management activities associated with servicing the fully insured and self-insured Pool and Fund members in assigned territory, including marketing new products, identifying prospective Pool and Fund members and marketing employee benefits programs to them
Required to regularly visit current and prospective Pool and Fund members and to develop relationships with their governing body and other significant contacts responsible for approval or management of employee benefit programs
Provide information to the Financial Analyst and Business Systems team for inclusion in responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs)
Conduct semi-annual and annual financial performance reviews, as appropriate, with the governing body of each member in the assigned territory
Develop and deliver presentations related to employee benefit proposals and programs to current Pool and Fund members, at TAC-sponsored and TAC-affiliate member organization conferences and at other venues, including staffing the TAC and HBS booths at conferences
Monitor and analyze new legislation and trends regarding employee benefits programs and notify Pool members of relevant changes, including any necessary compliance training
Coordinate with HBS Employee Benefits Specialists (EBSs), Wellness Consultants (WCs) and other TAC staff to provide Pool and Fund member services and assist with renewals as requested
Develop and maintain expertise in employee benefits funding and delivery, including point of service, HMO network arrangements, EPO network arrangements, network operations, pooling, and partially self-funded administrative services only plans
Develop and maintain product knowledge expertise in additional areas including life coverage, dental, vision, and Medicare supplement plans
Participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of special projects and assignments
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Residence in Texas required
Position requires extensive travel, up to 80% overnight in the state of Texas
Strong knowledge of marketing or administering employee health benefits programs required, with an in-depth knowledge of the structure of fully insured and self-funded health programs preferred
Obtain State of Texas general lines life, accident, health and HMO insurance license within 24 months from the date of hire
Can not have any form of correction action within last 12 months (Internal Applicants)
Position requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons with a variety of cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
Position requires a high degree of professionalism in representing TAC, the Pool and the Fund in significant contacts with elected officials, public employees, and dependents
Must be proficient in use of personal computer and Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must function independently with minimal supervision
Excellent time management and record keeping required
Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record required; must be able to drive
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in business, insurance, marketing or related field or equivalent experience preferred but not required
A minimum of three years' experience marketing or administering health, dental and ancillary coverages, and life insurance is preferred. A proven track record of health insurance marketing is preferred
Residence in assigned territory preferred
Company
Texas Association of Counties
Texas Association of Counties provides a unified voice to represent county interests in the legislative process & inform counties of issues.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Julie Rogers
Chief Financial Officer
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