Benefit Analyst

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.

We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work;

think of Gallagher.

Pierce Group Benefits, a Gallagher Company, is currently the largest provider of employee benefits consulting and administration in North Carolina’s public sector. Our firm is a full-service employee benefits brokerage that builds comprehensive benefits packages for employers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future employees to learn and mentor with top leadership for continued professional and personal development.

Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan & floating holidays, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry.

As part of Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, you’ll be joining a team that’s passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive.

We are currently seeking a
Benefit Analyst
who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills.

As a Benefit Analyst, you will support our Sales and Operations teams by analyzing benefit trends, evaluating plan performance, and providing data-driven recommendations for both clients and internal stakeholders. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Analyze medical benefit plan characteristics for new and renewing clients
• Assess group risk and project future claims using established underwriting criteria
• Price standard and custom benefit plans
• Negotiate rates and plan options to deliver cost-effective solutions
• Run product quotes, gather and summarize plan data from carriers, and negotiate discounts and rate guarantees
• Prepare renewal plan and cost summary exhibits
• Review claims reports and develop executive summaries and renewal forecasts
• Build and maintain Excel models for forecasting and other analytical projects
• Cultivating insurance carrier relationships and evaluating new marketing materials
• Ensure benefit summaries are accurate and complete
• Tackle special projects with initiative and creativity
• Other duties as assigned
• Follow company procedures concerning all essential duties and responsibilities

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent + minimum of 2-3 years related experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Exceptional computer skills including Excel & Outlook
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Excellent proofreading and organizational abilities
• A fast learner who takes initiative and adapts quickly
• Goal-driven, organized, multi-tasker
• Able to work with limited supervision

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day…