Implementation Consultant

The Implementation Consultant is responsible for being a subject matter expert in the respective functional area. This role involves overseeing the benefit implementation process, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, all while ensuring exceptional client experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the benefit implementation process for new clients, ensuring a seamless transition to our services
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the implementation phase, addressing their concerns, answering questions, and providing expert guidance on system configuration and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Client Relations, and Payroll
• Act as a subject matter expert, staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, workflows, processes, complex client situations, and benefit regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in benefit implementations.
• Other duties as required Marginal Functions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the enhancement of implementation methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to ensure consistency and alignment in implementation practices across the organization.
• Attend Webinar, seminars, and other trainings.
• Other ad hoc duties or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to establish rapport with clients and internal teams
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to analyze complex situations and provide effective solutions
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills to conduct data analysis and quality control assessments
• Ability to effectively prioritize and re-prioritize as needed to meet changing business objectives and requirements
• Must be able to maintain organization, prioritize, and adjust priorities to balance workloads appropriately with the urgency of tasks.
• Must be able to remain calm under pressure and ensure communications remain professional in escalated or emotionally turbulent situations
• Constantly assesses the neatness, accuracy, thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Proven ability to work effectively with other, build strong team dynamics, and foster cooperation among team members. Required Education & Experience
• High School/GED or equivalent combination of experience, skills, education (including other relevant non-traditional degree programs, certifications, or job training programs) required.
• At least 3 years of related work experience. Proficiency in HR software and tools, specifically PrismHR.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other related programs.
• Proven experience in benefit implementation, benefit administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing multiple implementation projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations pertaining to benefit administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).