Renewal Analyst (Employee Benefits)

Renewal Analyst

ORGANIZATION: GBS Benefits

Overview

GBS Benefits, Inc. is the leader in experience, innovation and services when it comes to customizing the employee benefits offerings for our clients. GBS Benefits has created a culture of respect, trust, hard work and fun. When you love your job and the people around you, remarkable things can happen. We carry great excitement in our work, knowing that we have a tremendous positive impact on the larger scale. We partner with over 1,000 companies in building and protecting their dreams and visions. We invite you to investigate this job opportunity at GBS. This job description will not be all inclusive but is intended to give you a road map and an overview. Come make a difference with us!

Description

The Renewal Analyst plays a key role in supporting GBS consultants and brokers by delivering timely, accurate benefit renewal information, analytics, and decision support to employer clients in a dynamic environment. This position directly contributes to our mission of providing exceptional advice and service. Competitive benefit designs and strategic plan pricing enable employers to attract, retain, and support their workforce, and the Renewal Analyst is central to that effort.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, tool-driven environment and demonstrates strong professionalism and maturity in all business interactions. This role requires a service-minded approach, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to support brokers and consultants throughout the quoting and renewal process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the fully insured and level-funded quoting process for employer clients across a variety of sizes and industries

• Collaborate with carrier partners to obtain benefit options, pricing, and renewal information

• Prepare illustrations and conduct comparative analyses of benefit options across multiple product lines including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability

• Support brokers and client managers in analyzing and presenting benefit options to clients as necessary

• Prepare benchmarking reports for large employers

• Utilize company-specific tools, software systems, and data platforms effectively

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the local healthcare marketplace and carrier landscape

• Participate in internal and external meetings as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in insurance, employee benefits, or data analysis, or a related field

• Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to interpret data, evaluate benefit options, and respond to client inquiries.

• Proficiency with PC applications including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel is required

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal leaders, clients, and peers

• Strong relationship-building abilities including the capacity to leverage cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the organization

• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

• Demonstrated adaptability, willingness to learn new tools and processes, and ability to navigate industry and organizational changes

• Strong troubleshooting skills with experience developing creative solutions in response to evolving healthcare and benefits trends

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks throughout the day

Working Conditions / Essential Functions:

This role is fully remote following a two-week in-office training period. Employees are provided with a laptop and all necessary computer equipment to perform their duties from home. Work is primarily completed at a computer workstation, either seated or standing, and requires regular access to, input of, and retrieval of information from various computer systems.

Daily responsibilities involve extensive computer use, data entry, interaction communicating with individuals inside and outside the organization, and participation in virtual meetings. Employees are expected to remain focused, manage their time effectively, and maintain productivity in a remote environment.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move items typically weighing between 0 - 10 lbs, as well as the ability to visually review and monitor information displayed on a computer screen for extended periods.

The working environment described above provides a detailed representation of what employees might encounter in the workplace while performing the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

This job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities,

duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.