Head of Employee Benefits

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you're not just improving clients' risk profiles, you're building trust. You'll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.

Overview

Gallagher Ireland are part of the Arthur J Gallagher Group, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. We are now seeking to appoint a Head of Employee Benefits to lead a growing team on a full-time, hybrid basis. The successful candidate will be based in our Dublin office. This is a great opportunity to join our Employee Benefits Division at a time of accelerated growth. Gallagher's team in Ireland have over 100 years of combined insurance experience, we offer business, personal, and financial insurance solutions, protecting what matters most, to the people who matter to us - our customers. We do our utmost to provide the very best in customer service, niche insurance solutions, and expert advice. Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerages, risk management, and human capital consultant companies in the world. With significant reach internationally, our organisation employs over 56,000 people and our global network provides services in more than 130 countries.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and develop a team of compensation and benefits professionals, fostering collaboration across departments.
• Conduct regular market analysis and benchmarking to maintain / introduce competitive compensation & benefits packages for our customers and their people.
• Meet and exceed personal and team sales targets by analysing the needs of employers and providing tailored solutions to help achieve their EB goals.
• Actively develop client relationships to generate and retain client base.
• Build and maintain and strong business relationships with customers and deliver the highest quality advice ensuring customer loyalty and repeat business.
• Identify opportunities for client referral and new business generation.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and industry requirements.
• Actively seek out opportunity to cross sell Gallagher product/services.
• Deliver regular EB updates to the Executive Leadership Team, reporting on the following:
  • Achieved & Estimated figures for Month /Quarter
  • Key New Business written & Pipeline for coming Month(s)
  • New industry developments and products as they arise

About you

• Proven industry experience in an Employee Benefits environment.
• Must be a QFA and hold the CIP in Health Insurance & Associated Insurances (CIP-05).
• Significant client facing experience with the ability to provide solutions to employers' benefit needs.
• Extensive knowledge of the employee benefits market, industry trends, standards, protocols, and legislation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the Irish employee benefit landscape.
• Ability to identify, coordinate, drive, and deliver on new business opportunities.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.