What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Benefits Consultant position at Plante Moran?
Make your mark. Our consulting groups focus on our clients' critical business needs. From Transaction Advisory Services to Employee Benefits Consulting and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.
What does diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mean to Plante Moran? It means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.
Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our "principally in-person" model.' We believe face-to-face interactions are critical for individual and team development, though we're highly supportive of leveraging opportunities to work from home for focused, quiet time when needed.
Your role.
Your work will include, but not be limited to :
- Utilizing technical expertise to consult with clients on a variety of employee benefit consulting services best suited to meet client needs and objectives including :
- Actuarial valuations (including standard defined benefit plans and cash balance plans)
- Defined benefit settlement strategies (plan termination, lump sum window, annuity placements)
- Multiemployer defined benefit plan consulting
- Compliance testing (ADP / ACP, cross testing, DB / DC combo plans, etc.)
- Form 5500 preparation
- Collaborating with staff to advise clients on alternate methods of solving needs or problems and creating solutions
- Interacting with clients at all levels to ensure excellent service delivery and satisfaction
- Bachelor's degree required
- 2-5 years of experience in an employee benefits related field, consulting, legal, tax, or accounting environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and consulting skills
- Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Metro Detroit area or be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity
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The qualifications.
Our difference.
We are a nationally recognized public accounting, consulting, and wealth management firm, consistently ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and "20 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services." At Plante Moran, we live by the Golden Rule, fostering a relatively "jerk-free" culture with the lowest staff turnover rate in the industry. Our supportive network of well-rounded professionals are excited to catapult your growth and help pave your pathway to professional excellence.
Apply now. Make your mark.
This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) Information
Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience and is provided in accordance with the CO Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO. Please review position location for applicable geographic location.
Colorado monthly base range is as follows :
5,566.66 to $8,583.33
We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a balance fund, 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.
