EB Account Manager (Employee Benefits)

Location: Buffalo, New York, United States

Salary: $75,000–$95,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a large insurance brokerage and consulting firm with approximately $3 billion in revenue, more than 10,500 associates, and approximately 200 offices nationwide.

What you will do

• Manage a book of primarily fully insured employee benefits clients, with some self-insured plans as applicable.
• Act as the primary client liaison, coordinate carrier relationships, provide consultative guidance, and oversee service delivery.
• Advise clients on employee benefits compliance, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, Form 5500 reporting, and Health Care Reform.
• Set up group insurance contracts and manage annual renewals, contractual changes, client communications, and issue resolution.
• Implement wellness, communication, and pharmacy programs; support carrier evaluations, quote analysis, product placement, and client recommendations.
• Develop alternative plan strategies, model plans, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and support relationship growth and retention.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in employee benefits or a related marketplace.
• Strong practical understanding of employee benefit plan design, funding arrangements, and compliance requirements.
• Active Life and Disability insurance license or ability to obtain one within 4 months of employment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise professional judgment, balance multiple priorities, review complex information, and develop client-focused solutions.
• Attention to detail and ability to self-review work for accuracy.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life and disability insurance, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, and paid holidays.
• Professional development, employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, college scholarships for associates’ children, and financial assistance programs.
• Commitment to community engagement, environmental sustainability, and diversity and inclusion.