Head of Employee Benefits
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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
- Proven industry experience in an Employee Benefits environment.
- Must be a QFA and hold the CIP in Health Insurance & Associated Insurances (CIP-05).
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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.