Employee Benefits Leader

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Leader to join our growing team in San Antonio, TX! The Employee Benefits Leader will drive a culture of success through client retention, new business, efficient processes, and team member engagement while maintaining positive operating margins for the Employee Benefits department. How You Will Contribute : Establish, direct and monitor sales, marketing and client services department goals and objectives that are in alignment with the office strategy and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Regularly evaluate and identify short term and long-term department recruitment needs and strategies to retain top talent. Develop an onboarding curriculum for new team members to ensure successful acclimation to the office and clear understanding of the defined processes and procedures. Identify areas of inefficiencies and develop ongoing training plans for team members incorporating the use of internal and external resources. Supervise, train, and develop the capabilities of the team in a manner that enhances the office's image and level of service to clients and companies. Establish, maintain, and cultivate strong relationships with carrier and industry partners to increase opportunities and maximize contingencies, as it relates to optimizing products and services. Review and prepare monthly analyses to measure progress in achieving office objectives. Ensure that systems, procedures, and insurance company regulations are adhered to through efficient processes. Promote collaboration between the sales and service departments to deliver an exceptional customer experience and improve efficiencies and streamline processes. Maximize use of the agency management system and technology through regular training and the ongoing research / solicitation of advanced software products. Build a network of enterprise-wide peers; collaborate best practices. Responsible for meeting budgeted growth goals and operating margins for the departments. Promote teamwork, support, knowledge sharing and a positive attitude in the department and office. Promote a commitment to achieve or exceed internal and external performance standards. Participate in training opportunities to remain current on industry information, new product development, legislation, coverages, and technology including professional development and continuing education required for valid licensing. All other duties as assigned. Licenses and Certifications : Valid Health and Life Insurance Producers License. Skills & Experience to b e Successful : College Degree in a business-related field. 10+ years' experience in all aspects of Employee Benefits including agency management experience. 10+ years' experience operating in a leadership capacity. Knowledge of insurance coverages, contracts, and state regulations where business is conducted. Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Windows environment, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. Able to create, edit, and merge letters, spreadsheets, labels, etc. Proficient knowledge use of office equipment (including but not limited to copy machines, printers, faxes, binding machine, etc.) Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including : Health Benefits : Medical / Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself". Employment Type : Full Time