Kuzneski Insurance Group Job | Opportunities For Benefit Advocate Careers in Indiana, PA

Full Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional and experienced person to join our expanding team of professionals at Kuzneski Insurance Group (KIG), a provider of insurance and HR solutions for growing companies and their employees.

The Benefit Advocate position is full-time, non-exempt, and will play an integral role within our Client Services Team to provide our employer groups and their employees with excellent employee benefit services.   The ideal person for this position should have proven experience working in employee benefits within an insurance agency or experience in employee benefits via a role in Human Resources.

Some of the duties you will own:     

• Support group and individual clients with their medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and other insurance policies.
• Assist our clients and their employees by acting as a liaison between them and the insurance companies to resolve eligibility, claims, and billing issues.
• Process enrollments, terminations, and changes for select client groups.
• Support the Client Services Team during renewal cycles by creating renewal comparisons, maintaining and updating medical renewal checklists, and attending renewal and open enrollment meetings.

• Collect information needed to do a Request for Proposal (RFP) for our clients.
• Conduct bill and census reviews to ensure our client’s invoices are accurate.
• Manage our client’s data with excellent attention to detail while upholding accurate data entry and file maintenance.
• Manage and maintain Benefit Administration systems internally and externally.

Apply for our Full-Time position if you:  

• Have a PA Life, Accident and Health Insurance License. (Can be obtained after hire)
• Have experience in HR Employee Benefits, or Employee Group Benefits with an Insurance Agency.
• Have strong Excel skills – and we mean STRONG skills.
• Are self-directed, highly organized, and DETAIL ORIENTED.
• Are able to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Are coachable and are willing to learn new ways of doing things without fighting the process, while confident to communicate suggestions for process improvement.

• Can clearly communicate on the phone, virtually, and in writing.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can professionally interact with our staff and management members, partners, prospects and clients.
• Have sensitivity to and diligence in keeping employee and client information confidential.
• Experience with Benefit Administration systems preferred.

• Are proficient at using technology such as Microsoft Office 365, with the ability to quickly learn new technology platforms.
• Have a college education or equivalent work experience.

What’s in it for you?  

• Full-time position: 40 hours a week with potential for overtime.
• Competitive salary and bonus, based on skills and experience.
• Benefits:  PTO, group health, dental, vision, life, disability, long-term care, identity theft insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• On-the-job training, mentoring, educational and growth opportunities, team happy hours, flexibility, an awesome office environment, and the occasional free lunch – sometimes ordered in, sometimes cooked by the owners who are total foodies.

•  Hybrid work model may be an option for the right candidate.

Who we are:  

KIG has been family-owned and managed for 50+ years, but we still consider ourselves a nimble organization of forward-thinking entrepreneurs, constantly evolving to be ahead of market trends and to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients.

Our headquarters are in Indiana, PA, and we have an office in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh (by Google and Bakery Square). We work with great people and innovative and exciting companies that are changing the world – each in their own way – from innovating cancer research to self-driving cars.

We do things differently here than at other firms. Instead of thinking about how to sell more, we focus on helping our clients achieve success through:

• Employee Benefits solutions, including group health & life insurance plans that help our clients attract and retain talented employees who fit their culture.
• HR & Compliance solutions, including fractional-HR services, HR Hotline, and handbook builder, to keep our client’s HR house in order.

• Integrated payroll & HRIS solutions that help our clients’ Human Resources Department create efficient processes, so they have time to focus on what they love to do best and with less headaches.
• Business Insurance products such as GL, workers’ compensation, cyber liability, D&O, and key-person life insurance that help protect our clients and their employees from the bad sh*# that can happen to them.

We take pride in our history, our work ethic, our corporate culture, and especially our team.  Our people are our greatest asset, and we value each of them as such.  We honor our 50+ year legacy in the way we define our culture.  We also hire for our culture.

It’s easy to teach someone how to do a job, but it’s important to find people who exemplify the behaviors that support how we do things.  They are the 31 Fundamental Behaviors we live by; we call them The Kuzneski Way.  Check them out and see how many are a fit for you.

Full Job Description

What are you looking for in an internship? Are you looking for an internship that allows you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom? One that gives you the opportunity to do work that will help you not only build your resume but gives you actual real-world experience in your field? Are you looking for one with flexible hours or one that pays? How about one that has all of this, and so much more?

We are looking for exceptional students to join our team of professionals at Kuzneski Insurance Group (KIG), a provider of employee benefits and fractional HR support for growing companies and their employees.

What will you learn while working with us?

HR Technology:

Learn how to apply technology and use the following systems to make the HR/People Operations (POPs) function more efficient:

• Payroll systems
• HRIS systems
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Benefits Administration Systems
• HR support systems

Employee benefits:

Learn how employee benefits fit into the HR/POPs role:

• Participate in the group benefits renewal process
• See firsthand how companies use benefits to attract and retain top talent

Recruiting:

Learn best practices for hiring the right person/people for KIG and our clients:

• Writing job postings/descriptions
• Building hiring/onboarding processes
• Conducting interviews

HR Compliance:

Learn how to apply state and federal compliance laws to companies of different sizes/industries:

• Leverage HR technology to answer HR questions for multiple companies
• Build employee handbooks
• Set up employee files
• Communicate ongoing compliance topics through blogs and social media

What’s in it for you?

• Learn how to work in a professional environment (It’s not as easy as you might think)
• Be trained and mentored by HR professionals with 20+ years of experience
• Get exposure to all facets of HR
• Work with dozens of companies doing hands-on HR work
• Build your resume and knowledge base
• Work in a cool environment
• Flexible work schedule
• Earn Credits
• Get paid

What some of our former interns have to say about working at KIG:

“As a member of the Management Club at IUP, I heard Laurie Kuzneski speak about the culture at KIG and I knew I wanted to work there. I emailed her to see if they were hiring and she brought me in for an interview. I started as an HR intern, worked around my class schedule, and learned what I wanted to do – and what I didn’t want to do – with my career. KIG offered me a full-time job before I graduated and has encouraged and supported me in getting my professional designation.”

Melissa Craig, former HR Intern, Full-time Benefit Advocate at KIG

“Going into my internship with KIG I was focused on gaining beneficial professional work experience and doing meaningful work for the organization, and with KIG I was able to do both and more! KIG has provided me with not only great experience, but great teachings, co-workers, and a clearer vision of what I want my career to look like. I cannot say enough good things about this internship experience, and I am so fortunate to have spent the time I did with KIG!”

Who is Kuzneski Insurance Group?

KIG has been family-owned and managed for 50+ years, but we still consider ourselves a nimble organization of forward-thinking entrepreneurs, constantly evolving to be ahead of market trends and to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients.

Our headquarters are in Indiana, PA, and we have an office in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh (by Google and Bakery Square). We work with great people and innovative and exciting companies that are changing the world, each in their own way. Although our clients do most of the hard work, it’s intensely satisfying to know you are doing even a tiny bit to help a client diagnose cancer earlier, treat COVID-19 more effectively, or safely fly someone to their destination…by drone taxi (yes, these are actual clients).

We take pride in our history, our work ethic, our corporate culture, and especially our team.  Our people are our greatest asset, and we value each of them as such.  We honor our 50+ year legacy in the way we define our culture.  We also hire for our culture.

It’s easy to teach someone how to do a job, but it’s important to find people who exemplify the behaviors that support how we do things.  They are the 31 Fundamental Behaviors we live by; we call them

If our fundamentals and business resonate with you, and you are exceptional and want to be a valued member of a great team of people, then please consider applying for our HR Internship program.