Aston Carter

Benefits Advisor

Job Description

As a Benefits Advisor, you will partner with union consultants to assess their group benefit needs, evaluate current offerings, and identify opportunities for new plans or products. You will educate clients on plan design, funding models, potential rate structures, and detailed coverage information. You will have annual goals, expected to prospect for new business continuously while maintaining renewal business throughout the year. You will work closely with our carrier partners and account management team to service new and renewal business. Additionally, you will be involved in multiple health and welfare plans, specializing in benefits consulting and administration in the Union/Taft-Hartley arena. You will acquire and maintain operational and detailed knowledge of all funds and benefit plans, focusing on pension, annuity, and retirement funds. Regular interaction with several union groups and their leaders and members is expected, providing plan information and answering questions about benefits, coverage, claims, etc. You will also be heavily involved in reviewing and examining the groups’ claims experience, focusing on reporting and analysis.

Hard Skills

• Benefits consulting

• Plan design education

• Funding model evaluation

• Rate structure analysis

• Claims experience review and analysis

Soft Skills

• Prospecting new business

• Maintaining renewal business

• Interpersonal communication

• Client education

• Analytical skills

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Moline, Illinois.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.