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Employee Benefits is the core of our business and at our heart we are a people-focused organization. Every day, we help over 100,000 employers give their employees peace of mind by providing health, pharmacy, long and short-term disability, vision, dental and other insurance solutions. What makes us unique is that we can surround our clients with more services and more technology-based tools and a team of advisors that simply cares more than anyone else.
If you want a career giving people the reassurance that they can have access to the health care they need for themselves and their loved ones, join OneDigital.
OUR NEWEST OPPORTUNITY:
The Senior Benefits Consultant is primarily responsible for retaining clients and their existing book of business. The consultant will oversee strategy, financial analysis, benefit design, plan renewals, bench marking, and overall service delivery. They will also effectively communicate OneDigital’s value proposition and latest industry trends to active clients.
Responsibilities:
- Develops sophisticated benefit design and renewal strategies and drives the development of solutions to address complex client issues
- Works closely with account management and/or client service teams on pre-renewal strategy, RFP distribution, SPR’s, open enrollment strategy and post renewal analysis
- Determines the full scope of services to be provided to client
- Clearly establishes and communicates timelines with the client service team(s) and keeps them apprised of changes and renewal updates
- Maintains accountability for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects and keeps all involved parties up to date
- Monitors the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness and client satisfaction
- Oversees the on-boarding of new clients by working collaboratively with client service team(s) to establish the implementation plan, team and timeline
- Ensures client service team(s) exceeds client expectations
- Grows book through cross-selling opportunities
- Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with clients and carriers
- Establishes effective carrier/vendor relationships to serve clients in benefits procurement and administration
- Attends carrier events to remain up to date and knowledgeable of carrier plans and changes, as well as maintain strong relationships
- Maintains a full understanding of the insurance markets, funding alternatives, networks and benefit plan options
- Ensures accuracy of client data in CRM
- Remains fully knowledgeable on compliance issues governed by legislation and regulations impacting employer sponsored health and welfare plans such as HIPAA, ERISA, Tax Code SEC 125, PPACA and state sponsored health insurance exchanges
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to influence and effectively interact with members of the C-suite
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage one's workload
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
Experience:
- 7+ years’ of benefits consulting experience, required
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
- Must be up to date and knowledgeable on Health Care Reform and health and ancillary insurance products
- Must have a practical knowledge of quoting process and tools
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with database applications
- Valid life and health insurance license, required
The typical base pay range for this role nationwide is $140,000 to $190,000 per year.
Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
OneDigital is an equal opportunity employer. Not only as a matter of standard, but to honor and celebrate our differences. We believe that the power of ONE starts with you. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture that celebrates diversity, insists on equity and inclusion, and connects us. Ensuring our people feel seen, valued, respected, and supported is fundamental to our core values and business goals.
OneDigital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law (collectively, “protected characteristics”). A copy of the Federal EEO poster is linked here.
Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment. For applicable candidates, the following ordinances are linked here to inform you of your rights as an applicant:
City and County of San Francisco
City of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles
Employment decisions shall comply with all other applicable federal, state and city/county laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. OneDigital complies with all criminal history inquiry [or ‘ban the box’] laws in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
In short, we believe in hiring the most qualified applicant for the position, regardless of background.
If you have questions about our hiring policies and practices, we would be happy to discuss upon receiving your application. We hope to welcome you to OneDigital and look forward to hearing from you.
OneDigital understands the immense responsibility and opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence. We utilize advanced Artificial Intelligence [AI] technologies to enhance our recruitment process. This includes using AI to filter candidates based on their qualifications and to rediscover potential candidates from our existing applicant pool. Our AI systems help us efficiently identify the best fit for our open positions, ensuring a streamlined and effective hiring experience. However, AI does not replace the humans in our process. If you have concerns about our use of AI, you may opt out where laws allow.
Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!
INTRODUCTION
Employee Benefits is the core of our business and at our heart we are a people-focused organization. Every day, we help over 100,000 employers give their employees peace of mind by providing health, pharmacy, long and short-term disability, vision, dental and other insurance solutions. What makes us unique is that we can surround our clients with more services and more technology-based tools and a team of advisors that simply cares more than anyone else.
If you want a career giving people the reassurance that they can have access to the health care they need for themselves and their loved ones, join OneDigital.
OUR NEWEST OPPORTUNITY:
The Senior Benefits Consultant is primarily responsible for retaining clients and their existing book of business. The consultant will oversee strategy, financial analysis, benefit design, plan renewals, bench marking, and overall service delivery. They will also effectively communicate OneDigital’s value proposition and latest industry trends to active clients.
Responsibilities:
- Develops sophisticated benefit design and renewal strategies and drives the development of solutions to address complex client issues
- Works closely with account management and/or client service teams on pre-renewal strategy, RFP distribution, SPR’s, open enrollment strategy and post renewal analysis
- Determines the full scope of services to be provided to client
- Clearly establishes and communicates timelines with the client service team(s) and keeps them apprised of changes and renewal updates
- Maintains accountability for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects and keeps all involved parties up to date
- Monitors the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness and client satisfaction
- Oversees the on-boarding of new clients by working collaboratively with client service team(s) to establish the implementation plan, team and timeline
- Ensures client service team(s) exceeds client expectations
- Grows book through cross-selling opportunities
- Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with clients and carriers
- Establishes effective carrier/vendor relationships to serve clients in benefits procurement and administration
- Attends carrier events to remain up to date and knowledgeable of carrier plans and changes, as well as maintain strong relationships
- Maintains a full understanding of the insurance markets, funding alternatives, networks and benefit plan options
- Ensures accuracy of client data in CRM
- Remains fully knowledgeable on compliance issues governed by legislation and regulations impacting employer sponsored health and welfare plans such as HIPAA, ERISA, Tax Code SEC 125, PPACA and state sponsored health insurance exchanges
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to influence and effectively interact with members of the C-suite
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage one's workload
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
Experience:
- 7+ years’ of benefits consulting experience, required
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
- Must be up to date and knowledgeable on Health Care Reform and health and ancillary insurance products
- Must have a practical knowledge of quoting process and tools
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with database applications
- Valid life and health insurance license, required
The typical base pay range for this role nationwide is $140,000 to $190,000 per year.
Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
OneDigital is an equal opportunity employer. Not only as a matter of standard, but to honor and celebrate our differences. We believe that the power of ONE starts with you. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture that celebrates diversity, insists on equity and inclusion, and connects us. Ensuring our people feel seen, valued, respected, and supported is fundamental to our core values and business goals.
OneDigital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law (collectively, “protected characteristics”). A copy of the Federal EEO poster is linked here.
Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment. For applicable candidates, the following ordinances are linked here to inform you of your rights as an applicant:
City and County of San Francisco
City of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles
Employment decisions shall comply with all other applicable federal, state and city/county laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. OneDigital complies with all criminal history inquiry [or ‘ban the box’] laws in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
In short, we believe in hiring the most qualified applicant for the position, regardless of background.
If you have questions about our hiring policies and practices, we would be happy to discuss upon receiving your application. We hope to welcome you to OneDigital and look forward to hearing from you.
OneDigital understands the immense responsibility and opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence. We utilize advanced Artificial Intelligence [AI] technologies to enhance our recruitment process. This includes using AI to filter candidates based on their qualifications and to rediscover potential candidates from our existing applicant pool. Our AI systems help us efficiently identify the best fit for our open positions, ensuring a streamlined and effective hiring experience. However, AI does not replace the humans in our process. If you have concerns about our use of AI, you may opt out where laws allow.
Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Benefits Consultant
Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements
PERM-sponsored Benefits Consultant roles typically qualify under EB-3, but if your position requires an advanced degree in human resources, compensation, or actuarial science, you may meet EB-2 criteria. Document your highest credential carefully before your employer files.
Target employers with self-funded health plans
Large employers administering self-insured benefits programs have ongoing, specialized needs for benefits consultants and are more likely to sponsor PERM. Focus your search on companies with 500 or more employees where benefits administration is a dedicated function, not a shared HR duty.
Verify your job duties support specialty occupation classification
PERM requires the role to genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A benefits consultant position that lists 'any business degree acceptable' can undermine your petition. Confirm that your offer letter and job description specify a relevant field of study.
Use OFLC Wage Search to check prevailing wage before negotiating
DOL sets the prevailing wage your employer must pay during the PERM process. Run an OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before your offer is finalized so your compensation meets the threshold without requiring a costly amendment later.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Identifying which employers have active PERM filings for benefits roles takes hours of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsoring employers by role and location, so you can apply directly to companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
Understand that PERM recruitment must precede your I-140 filing
Your employer cannot file the I-140 immigrant petition until DOL certifies the PERM application, which requires completing a formal recruitment process first. Build at least six to twelve months into your timeline between job offer and I-140 submission.
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Find Benefits Consultant JobsBenefits Consultant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Benefits Consultant positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or if your employer files a National Interest Waiver, which is uncommon in this field. Your employer determines the classification based on the actual requirements of the position, not just your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Benefits Consultants?
H-1B status is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while the EB-2 and EB-3 green card process leads to permanent residency with no cap lottery at the petition stage. PERM adds a DOL labor certification step before your employer files the I-140, making the total timeline longer, often two to four years for most nationalities, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable visa.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for a Benefits Consultant position?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment effort, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and certify a prevailing wage to DOL before filing. The job description must specify a minimum degree requirement tied to a relevant field. Generic requirements like 'any bachelor's degree' can complicate certification, so the position description needs to be precise.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for Benefits Consultant roles?
Not every employer advertising a benefits role is prepared to sponsor PERM. Migrate Mate lets you filter job opportunities specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you can target employers who have filed PERM applications for comparable roles rather than asking every prospective employer from scratch and risking wasted time.
Can I check the O*NET profile for Benefits Consultant to strengthen my PERM petition?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for Benefits Consultants documents the knowledge, skills, and typical education level associated with the role. Your employer's attorney can reference this profile when drafting the job description to demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a standard requirement, which supports the PERM filing and reduces the risk of a DOL audit.
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