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Foundation Risk Partners, one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, is adding a Vice President, Employee Benefits Account Management Team Lead to their team in Orange, CA.
Job Summary:
The Vice President/Team Lead is a managerial level/senior client-facing position that proactively uses their technical expertise, strategic insight and proven ability to lead/develop a team of Account Management Resources. As the individual accountable for the successful retention/growth of multiple assigned client accounts (Book of Business), the Team Lead collaborates with Sales, ensures that the team executes on deliverables (of the highest quality) in a timely/professional manner and establishes meaningful client relationships.
Essential Functions:
- Accountable for the management and professional development of aligned AM Resources.
- Responsible for a 94% renewal rate (retention/net renewal change) and other key performance metrics (i.e. NPS) for a Book of Business.
- Develop complete understanding of a client's needs and introduce/coordinate the appropriate solutions to support/enhance their culture, values and mission (i.e. strategic plan).
- Regarding the client life-cycle, provide management oversight/direction to the team to ensure that all clients have an annual service delivery calendar and that expectations (surrounding deliverables) are being appropriately set/met.
- Through deep relationships with senior-level client personnel (i.e. C-Suite), responsible for anticipating and proactively addressing upsell opportunities, potential/real concerns, threats, and other factors that impact growth/retention.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends/strategies and provide insight/advice to the team/clients.
- Collaborate with team members/vendors to create innovative solutions and opportunities.
- Complete necessary training and professional development to further develop technical and subject matter expertise.
- Maintain up-to-date client files/internal systems in accordance with FRP's standard protocols.
- Compliance with FRP's processes and operating standards.
- Essential Duties:
- As part of the client life-cycle (onboarding, ongoing support, and renewal), ensure that the annual service delivery calendar (life-cycle) is delivered/updated timely (with client buy-in) and is in support of the multi-year strategic plan (roadmap) by:
- Understanding a client's goals/objectives, collaborating with team members to identify creative/innovative solutions, and developing a strategic plan (roadmap).
- Facilitating/preparing the various deliverables in conjunction with the team, other internal subject matter experts, available tools, established standards/work products, etc. to manage client expectations.
- Effectively communicating and presenting findings, analysis, and recommendations in meetings/calls/emails (i.e. setting agendas and appropriate internal/external follow-up).
- Measuring results and helping/advising/supporting the team to course-correct plans (short-term and long-term) when necessary.
- Understanding and communicating the availability of resources within FRP.
- Throughout the year, act as a final peer review of materials to ensure accuracy of information delivered by team members.
- Research, respond to, and/or resolve client inquiries/service-related issues independently, involving more experienced team members and resources when necessary.
- Participate in new business opportunities and supervise the onboarding process of new clients, products, and services.
- Interact with carriers and vendors on behalf of the client and the team.
- Responsible for account profitability and reconciling client revenue monthly (BenefitPoint vs. Finance Accrued Revenue).
Competencies & Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail, well organized, and responsive.
- As it relates to client impact/applicability across a Book of Business, skilled in all aspects of:
- FRP's suite of services and available solutions.
- Insurance and healthcare-related products.
- Regulatory and compliance-related matters.
- Thorough understanding of strategy and long-term planning.
- Proven ability to effectively develop a strategic plan and manage all aspects of the client life-cycle for a book of business.
- Ability to lead, develop, and manage a team of individuals with varying degrees of knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback.
- Ability to delegate, clarify, and set priorities to meet deadlines and commitments.
- Ability to model complex financial implications from benefit programs.
- Skilled in negotiating with insurance carriers.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Works collaboratively with a team as well as independently; capable of meeting deadlines and delegating when necessary.
- Ability to establish meaningful, deep relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and demonstrate composure and resilience under pressure; comfortable switching between clients and tasks to meet deadlines.
- Possesses an enhanced understanding of general business and financial concepts.
- Ability to effectively create, organize, and manage a project plan.
Education & Experience:
- Education - Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Experience
- 10+ years of prior practical account management experience with a health and welfare carrier or broker.
- 2+ years of experience coaching, mentoring or leading projects
- Licensure/Certification – CA Resident Life & Health License is required.
Disclaimer:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
FRP provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law.
Benefits:
FRP offers a comprehensive range of health-related benefit options including medical, vision, and dental. We offer a 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD and a generous PTO policy starting at 18 days per year plus 10 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays!
Foundation Risk Partners, one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, is adding a Vice President, Employee Benefits Account Management Team Lead to their team in Orange, CA.
Job Summary:
The Vice President/Team Lead is a managerial level/senior client-facing position that proactively uses their technical expertise, strategic insight and proven ability to lead/develop a team of Account Management Resources. As the individual accountable for the successful retention/growth of multiple assigned client accounts (Book of Business), the Team Lead collaborates with Sales, ensures that the team executes on deliverables (of the highest quality) in a timely/professional manner and establishes meaningful client relationships.
Essential Functions:
- Accountable for the management and professional development of aligned AM Resources.
- Responsible for a 94% renewal rate (retention/net renewal change) and other key performance metrics (i.e. NPS) for a Book of Business.
- Develop complete understanding of a client's needs and introduce/coordinate the appropriate solutions to support/enhance their culture, values and mission (i.e. strategic plan).
- Regarding the client life-cycle, provide management oversight/direction to the team to ensure that all clients have an annual service delivery calendar and that expectations (surrounding deliverables) are being appropriately set/met.
- Through deep relationships with senior-level client personnel (i.e. C-Suite), responsible for anticipating and proactively addressing upsell opportunities, potential/real concerns, threats, and other factors that impact growth/retention.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends/strategies and provide insight/advice to the team/clients.
- Collaborate with team members/vendors to create innovative solutions and opportunities.
- Complete necessary training and professional development to further develop technical and subject matter expertise.
- Maintain up-to-date client files/internal systems in accordance with FRP's standard protocols.
- Compliance with FRP's processes and operating standards.
- Essential Duties:
- As part of the client life-cycle (onboarding, ongoing support, and renewal), ensure that the annual service delivery calendar (life-cycle) is delivered/updated timely (with client buy-in) and is in support of the multi-year strategic plan (roadmap) by:
- Understanding a client's goals/objectives, collaborating with team members to identify creative/innovative solutions, and developing a strategic plan (roadmap).
- Facilitating/preparing the various deliverables in conjunction with the team, other internal subject matter experts, available tools, established standards/work products, etc. to manage client expectations.
- Effectively communicating and presenting findings, analysis, and recommendations in meetings/calls/emails (i.e. setting agendas and appropriate internal/external follow-up).
- Measuring results and helping/advising/supporting the team to course-correct plans (short-term and long-term) when necessary.
- Understanding and communicating the availability of resources within FRP.
- Throughout the year, act as a final peer review of materials to ensure accuracy of information delivered by team members.
- Research, respond to, and/or resolve client inquiries/service-related issues independently, involving more experienced team members and resources when necessary.
- Participate in new business opportunities and supervise the onboarding process of new clients, products, and services.
- Interact with carriers and vendors on behalf of the client and the team.
- Responsible for account profitability and reconciling client revenue monthly (BenefitPoint vs. Finance Accrued Revenue).
Competencies & Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail, well organized, and responsive.
- As it relates to client impact/applicability across a Book of Business, skilled in all aspects of:
- FRP's suite of services and available solutions.
- Insurance and healthcare-related products.
- Regulatory and compliance-related matters.
- Thorough understanding of strategy and long-term planning.
- Proven ability to effectively develop a strategic plan and manage all aspects of the client life-cycle for a book of business.
- Ability to lead, develop, and manage a team of individuals with varying degrees of knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback.
- Ability to delegate, clarify, and set priorities to meet deadlines and commitments.
- Ability to model complex financial implications from benefit programs.
- Skilled in negotiating with insurance carriers.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Works collaboratively with a team as well as independently; capable of meeting deadlines and delegating when necessary.
- Ability to establish meaningful, deep relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and demonstrate composure and resilience under pressure; comfortable switching between clients and tasks to meet deadlines.
- Possesses an enhanced understanding of general business and financial concepts.
- Ability to effectively create, organize, and manage a project plan.
Education & Experience:
- Education - Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Experience
- 10+ years of prior practical account management experience with a health and welfare carrier or broker.
- 2+ years of experience coaching, mentoring or leading projects
- Licensure/Certification – CA Resident Life & Health License is required.
Disclaimer:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
FRP provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law.
Benefits:
FRP offers a comprehensive range of health-related benefit options including medical, vision, and dental. We offer a 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD and a generous PTO policy starting at 18 days per year plus 10 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays!
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president employee benefits jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive employee benefits or total rewards experience
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA regulatory requirements
- Experience managing self-funded health plans and benefits vendor relationships
- Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or similar designation preferred
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
Tips for Your Vice President Employee Benefits Job Search
Quantify benefits program impact on your resume
VP-level hiring panels want to see the scale of programs you owned. Cite the number of employees covered, vendor contracts renegotiated, and cost savings delivered through plan redesigns or carrier consolidations. Vague ownership statements won't clear the first screen.
Highlight compliance expertise across recent legislation
Employers screen hard for hands-on knowledge of ACA reporting, ERISA fiduciary obligations, and COBRA administration. Name the audits you led or regulatory deadlines you managed. Generic compliance mentions without specifics signal a generalist, not a VP-ready specialist.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president employee benefits openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your plan design depth
Filter for roles that name the plan types you have designed, such as self-funded medical, defined contribution, or supplemental voluntary benefits. Applying to roles aligned with your deepest experience shortens the interview cycle and improves offer conversion.
Prepare a benefits philosophy statement before interviews
VP interviews almost always open with a question about your approach to balancing cost containment with employee value. Have a concise, defensible statement ready that ties your philosophy to measurable retention or engagement outcomes from your most recent role.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary
At VP level, long-term incentive plans, deferred compensation, and executive benefit supplements are negotiable alongside base pay. Know which components you want to adjust and have a prioritized list before the offer conversation starts.
Vice President Employee Benefits Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president employee benefitss?
The most active employers for vice president employee benefitss right now are The Hartford, HUB International, and Lockton Companies, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large self-insured employers, national insurance carriers, and HR consulting firms tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many vice president employee benefits jobs are remote?
About 100% of vice president employee benefits openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the administrative nature of much of the work. Sub-areas like benefits strategy, vendor management, and policy development tend to have the highest remote availability, while roles requiring direct employee engagement or on-site plan implementation are more likely to require a physical presence.
How do you become a vice president employee benefits?
Most vice presidents of employee benefits move up through progressively senior roles in benefits administration, total rewards, or HR generalist functions. Building expertise in plan design, regulatory compliance, and vendor negotiation is essential. Earning a designation such as CEBS or PHR strengthens your candidacy. Leading a cross-functional benefits initiative or managing a full open enrollment cycle at scale typically signals readiness for a VP title.
How do you get hired as a vice president employee benefits with limited senior experience?
Candidates without a prior VP title can compete by demonstrating ownership of a full benefits function rather than a subset of it. Document any experience where you served as the primary decision-maker on plan changes, managed a benefits budget, or led a team through open enrollment. Director-level candidates who have deputized for a VP or managed a benefits team through a merger or acquisition often make a strong case for a first VP role.
What does the vice president employee benefits interview process look like?
The process typically starts with an HR screen, followed by a panel interview with the CHRO and senior finance or legal stakeholders. Expect scenario-based questions about cost management, regulatory risk, and communicating benefits value to employees. Some employers assign a case study on plan design or cost modeling. Final-round conversations often include executive leadership and may address strategic alignment of benefits with broader talent objectives.
Where can I find and apply to vice president employee benefits jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president employee benefits jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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