Benefits Analyst

OVERVIEW

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits teams help organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through thoughtful benefits strategy, exceptional client service, and collaborative partnership. We're currently seeking a Benefits Analyst to join our Northeast Employee Benefits team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or expand their career within Employee Benefits. We welcome candidates from insurance, healthcare, finance, human resources, analytics, and related backgrounds who are eager to learn and grow.

About Alera Group
Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Why Alera Group

• Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction
  
• Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries
  
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and support reporting, contribution modeling, renewal analysis, and RFP deliverables.
• Support benchmark reporting and analytical deliverables for client teams
• Partner closely with analysts, consultants, and client service teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables
• Support client analysis while developing knowledge of benefits design, funding strategies, and cost structures
• Maintain CRM data and reporting related to new business activity
• Support client administrative deliverables including census work, plan audits, and document review
• Assist with compliance-related support such as annual notices, 5500 data collection, and compensation disclosures
• Partner with implementation teams on vendor transitions and onboarding activities
• Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and strategic client deliverables
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture aligned with Alera's values

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent relevant professional experience)
• Prior internship or professional experience demonstrating analytical ability, client service exposure, and increasing responsibility
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Foundational understanding of employee benefits design, funding, and cost structures preferred
• Experience in insurance, employee benefits, healthcare, finance, human resources, analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid/remote environment
• Willingness to obtain a State Life & Health license within 90 days of hire

What Sets You Up for Success

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset
• Curiosity and willingness to continue learning within the employee benefits space
• Ability to balance analytical execution with client service priorities
• Adaptability in a growing and evolving organization

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Compensation Range: $60,000-$75,000 annually
Bonus Eligibility: 3% annual bonus

Benefits: Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model: This is a hybrid opportunity for candidates located within the Northeast region, with occasional in-person team gatherings (typically quarterly) to support collaboration and team connection.
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