Benefit Consultant

We're Hiring! Benefits Consultant

Employer Flexible | Houston, TX | Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | In Office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | Remote Monday & Friday

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Benefits Consulting

Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about employee benefits, building strong client relationships, and helping businesses make informed decisions about their benefit programs?

At Employer Flexible, we're looking for an experienced Benefits Consultant who brings a combination of benefits expertise, strategic thinking, and a client-first mindset.

In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of clients, guide them through benefit renewals and open enrollment, and serve as a trusted advisor in navigating the complexities of employee benefits.

You'll collaborate with a team of HR, payroll, underwriting, and insurance professionals to deliver an exceptional client experience while helping businesses maximize the value of their benefit programs.

What You'll Do

Build Strong Client Partnerships

• Serve as a trusted benefits advisor and primary point of contact for your assigned clients.

• Develop strong relationships with clients, insurance carriers, and internal teams.

• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance benefit offerings and improve the client experience.

Lead Benefits Strategy & Open Enrollment

• Manage the full benefits lifecycle, including plan design, renewals, enrollment, and ongoing support.

• Lead annual open enrollment activities, including client meetings, employee education, and enrollment coordination.

• Review and present renewal options, contribution strategies, and plan recommendations.

• Help clients understand their benefit options and make informed decisions.

Deliver Exceptional Service

• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate benefit administration and seamless service delivery.

• Resolve escalated benefits questions involving eligibility, claims, carriers, and employee concerns.

• Manage deadlines, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure timely client communication.

• Educate clients and employees on benefit programs, resources, and enrollment technology.

Bring Your Benefits Expertise

• Provide guidance on benefit compliance, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA.

• Stay informed about insurance products, regulatory developments, and industry trends.

• Identify opportunities to improve benefit processes, service delivery, and client satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits consulting, account management, or group insurance administration.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• Strong knowledge of group health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.

• Working knowledge of employee benefits compliance and regulations.

• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and competing deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and benefits administration technology.

• Group 1 Life & Health Insurance License or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

• Ability to travel to client locations as needed.

Even Better If You Have

• Experience working in a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or managing multiple client accounts.

• Experience with benefit benchmarking, contribution modeling, and insurance quoting.

• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Why Employer Flexible? Our Mantra: Impact What Matters.

At Employer Flexible, we believe exceptional service starts with exceptional people.

Our Benefits Consulting team plays a critical role in helping businesses navigate complex benefit decisions, support their employees, and build programs that align with their goals.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, build lasting client relationships, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a team committed to continuous improvement.

Work Location & Schedule

This position is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid schedule:

• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: In office

• Monday & Friday: Remote

• Occasional travel to client locations for benefit meetings and open enrollment activities.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a benefits professional who enjoys building relationships, solving challenges, and delivering exceptional client service, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help us Impact What Matters!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer Flexible is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment, in accordance with applicable law.