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Company Description

The Client Service Manager is accountable for the client satisfaction, relationship and resources for aligned clients. A typical client alignment consists of a group of clients with various degrees of size and complexity. The Client Service Manager is accountable for all aspects of benefits administration delivery for their clients both internally and externally to clients. The Client Service Manager is responsible for the financial success of aligned clients in support of the Client Service Group financial goals. From a people management perspective, the Client Service Manager directly manages aligned Business Analysts. The Client Service Manager role requires a strong Project Management background.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and manage trusted client partnership; manage client satisfaction
Create and manage client Open Items List, Project Plan, Open Enrollment, and all other one-time projects
Ensure the appropriate integration between the administrative and Shared Services teams (COBRA, BPSS, Service Center)
Ensure the quality delivery of all services as per the client's Statement of Work
Manage and is accountable for client Profit & Loss results
Work with Director to ensure the accurate recognition and collection of Out of Scope revenue and upsell opportunities in support of meeting the Client Service Group's revenue targets
Manage client resource needs and escalate staffing shortages to the Director
Directly manage aligned Business Analysts and is accountable for the performance, growth, and engagement of aligned resources; leverage aligned resources to generate results
Hold aligned resources accountable for behaviors that support Empyrean's policies and procedures
Build and manage trusted client partnership; manage clients satisfaction in conjunction with the implementation manager
Create and maintain client Project Plans, Open Items List, Status Calls and Correspondence for each implementation
Manage and coordinate the Client Team Business Analyst resources aligned to an implementation project
Responsible for ensuring that the testing of all new functionality, including creation of test plans, test population identification and execution of test plans are completed successfully by the aligned resource team
Review and ensure that the client specific processing guides are available by the go live date
Coordinate with the finance department on all financial set up and administration for the client

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in Business Development Activities, including but not limited to client demos, site visits, and RFP information collection

Participate in prospective employee interviews and work closely with HR on recruiting efforts

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent customer focus / service orientation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong MS Office suite skills

Continuous improvement and team work mindset

Able to effectively estimate, negotiate, acquire, and manage resources, including people and budgets

Proven ability to establish the critical path in the most complex client situations and able to manage to it in order to meet deadlines

Proactive in working and resolving conflicts among team members

Able to influence others, individually and in group settings, in order to obtain client commitment and grow business opportunities

Proficient in coaching others

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

In lieu of Bachelor's degree, equivalent years of experience in business analytics, management information systems, human resources management, benefits administration or a related field

2 years of project management experience managing multifaceted projects and teams, including on-site and virtual management.

Previous benefits administration and client consulting experience

Advanced knowledge of benefits business, including products and services, operations, and delivery

Knowledge of general system environment and process flow

Regulatory and legislative knowledge in aligned service area (Health & Welfare)

Basic knowledge of overall financial management

Understanding of benefits outsourcing systems and application platform

Excellent knowledge of project management tools and techniques, following best practice to initiate, take responsibility for, and achieve defined project outcomes

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel on as needed basis (up to 10%)

Must be available outside of core business hours on as needed basis

Empyrean is an Equal Opportunity Employer : including disability and veterans

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Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Leveraged Contributor

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