On-site Dedicated Client Liaison

Job Description:

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop‑loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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In the role of Dedicated Client Liaison, you will be responsible for the intake and resolution of inquiries, issues, and/or general service requests related to Kwik Trip’s employee benefits package, including life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, applicable PFMLs, and voluntary supplemental benefits as well as other services provided by Sun Life to Kwik Trip. The position is accountable for bringing all customer issues to resolution accurately, efficiently and in full communication to all appropriate individuals and teams at Sun Life and the Client.

You will partner with various stakeholders such as the payroll department, human resources, benefits department, managers, and other personnel as needed to field questions and provide training/information regarding the services for the Client.

• Develop and maintain relationships with Kwik Trip staff, vendors, consultants, Sun Life contacts, as well as team members in other offices.
• Master knowledge of the Kwik Trip’s in‑force Sun Life benefits and integrate knowledge into benefit plans, internal processes, and products to address the needs of the Client.
• Manage and resolve all inquiries, issues, and concerns to the satisfaction of the person/group inquiring.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of employee benefits.
• Assist with benefit claims submission and monitor claim progression, providing status updates as needed.
• Process and respond to Employer Verification Forms related to Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML) claims.
• Participate in various Kwik Trip team meetings to answer questions regarding Sun Life’s benefits.
• Proactively share insight and guidance on benefit administration, disability coverages, paid leave administration, and other plan management with Client’s HR/benefits team members and when applicable, employees.
• Understand and potentially operate within Kwik Trip’s administration systems to gather employee status information.
• Create and deliver Client‑facing training and/or presentations, including developing visual content, structuring information for clarity and impact, etc.
• Analyze and leverage available reports, conduct thorough audits, and effectively communicate relevant information to the Client in a clear, concise, and easily digestible format.
• Perform root cause analysis and proactively communicate with Sun Life service team regarding trends, needs, and employee level experience to continuously improve the Client experience.
• Identify and implement ways to make the benefit administration process more understandable for employees.
• Identify areas for Sun Life to bolster performance of the services and meaningful ways to measure and value the Client relationship.
• Define and expand the scope of this role to best support the Client’s evolving needs.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and a minimum of 2+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to navigate and demonstrate sensitivity to the dynamic of being a Sun Life employee dedicated to the Client’s worksite.
• In‑depth knowledge of group insurance products/processes and paid leave administration programs, particularly knowledge on upcoming MN PFML.
• Experience administering disability (STD/LTD) benefit programs.
• A deep understanding of the leave of absence process, including eligibility requirements, documentation, and…