Group Benefits Account Manager

NPPG has partnered exclusively with People*Strata on their search for a Group Benefits Account Manager. Candidates will receive white glove service throughout the selection process.NPPG (https://www.nppg.com/) is an independent third-party administrator (TPA) that offers employee benefits, retirement planning, actuarial consulting, and fiduciary services. We provide clients with customized and comprehensive solutions for medical, dental, and disability insurance as well as 401(k), pension/actuarial and fiduciary services. NPPG operates as a trusted partner to ~8,000 clients nationally. Our employees enjoy a collaborative culture, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunity for growth.We are looking for a full-time Group Benefits Account Manager to join our Employee Health & Benefits team and manage our clients' employee benefit plans. This new hire will report to the Manager, Employee Benefits Administration and work on-site in our Shrewsbury, NJ headquarters some days. NOTE: The first several weeks of training will require 4 to 5 days in the office.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Group Benefits Account Manager will develop and maintain group accounts providing prompt, accurate, courteous, and exceptional service to clients. The Account Manager will collaborate with the internal Relationship Management team, internal Service teams, and external benefit carriers, to establish and renew client benefit plans designed to meet their needs and objectives. Specific responsibilities are outlined below.Receive, document, and respond to employer and member inquiries regarding plan benefits in a timely manner.Research and resolve high level claims issues.Evaluate billing and enrollment discrepancies between carriers and customers for resolution.Participate in meetings virtually or at client locations, as needed, to support sales, retention, benefit renewal, and/or enrollment.Coordinate market process for new and renewal group business, for in-house or direct carrier quoting.Obtain competitive quotes for renewal when the Relationship Manager or the Manager, Employee Benefits requests this, and monitor the status of all quotes to meet renewal deadlines.Review quotes for accuracy and prepare spreadsheet of market and cost analysis.Prepare open enrollment presentations and communications for clients' employees.Set up, manage, and maintain accurate account files in company database.Educate clients concerning the regulatory environment and assist them with federal and state law compliance.Work with payroll vendors, clients, and insurance carriers to structure and update benefit data in payroll systems.Update necessary vendors with benefit changes (i.e. COBRA, Wrap Document, HRA).Maintain health and life license, stay current with all regulations, and continually enhance insurance knowledge.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 1 year of group health insurance administration experience with a broker / third party administrator, consulting firm, and/or carrierAn active New Jersey Health and Life LicenseProficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordKnowledge in all areas of benefits compliance, including ACAWorking knowledge of self-funded plansAdeptness with conducting online research and navigating through industry specific websitesExperience obtaining benefits' quotes and conducting marketing analysis as well as cost analysisExperience managing sensitive and confidential employee informationConfidence and initiative with exceptional client service skillsExcellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline-driven environmentAbility to work independently and also interact effectively from entry level employees to senior leadersPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working for a third-party administrator (TPA)Experience managing small and large group benefit accounts#LI-HYBRIDThis TPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and/or local laws.