Health and Benefits Analyst

Overview

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As a Health and Benefits Analyst, you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing, and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. This foundational role provides excellent opportunities to grow your health and benefits business acumen and client management skills by working on cutting‑edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.

• Contribute to core health and benefits projects involving the design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability and time‑off benefits for large, complex clients
• Conduct benchmarking studies and other research; provide value‑added analyses and summaries
• Analyze and compare vendor products, services and contracts
• Design, distribute and evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs
• Build strong relationships with clients by effectively responding to their questions and needs
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches
• Perform benefit plan analysis, design, cost‑savings and funding strategies
• Handle vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
• Incorporate specialized health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics, and compliance strategies

• 0‑3 years’ experience with health and welfare plans, ideally in a benefit consulting or brokerage firm; alternatively, exposure to health and benefits plans is acceptable
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Flexible and able to identify and resolve issues promptly
• Strong client service orientation and timely communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑starter attitude capable of working individually and as part of a team
• Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Power Point
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
• CEBS designation pursuit desired

Employment‑based non‑immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

• Health and Welfare Benefits:
  Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identity Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program, and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits:
  Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits:
  Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non‑qualified retirement plans available to senior‑level colleagues who satisfy eligibility requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools, and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in‑person, and in‑office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role, and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one‑size‑fits‑all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location‑based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

EOE, including disability/vets

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Human Resources