Our story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com. 

Alight Retiree Health Solutions is a business unit that provides customer service assistance to Medicare and Pre-Medicare eligible retirees and assist with selecting the appropriate health plans. As a Virtual Benefit Advisor, individuals will be able to handle all responsibilities from the comfort of their home office. The Licensed Virtual Benefit Advisor’s responsibilities include selling and enrolling retirees into appropriate insurance products including but not limited to health, prescription drug, vision, dental plans, and advising Pre-Medicare eligible recipients of their options. This is done primarily through providing Medicare education, conducting needs analysis, and assisting the retirees in selecting an appropriate plan for their needs. BAs maintain the highest levels of integrity, are responsible, disciplined, team players, and produce quality work. The most successful agents maximize their selling opportunity from October 15th through December 7th. However, Alight may offer year-round employment opportunities to high performing colleagues if available.

Job Responsibilities:

Ability to consistently provide a world class experience at all customer touchpointsMaintain active resident health (and life if required) insurance license, or ability to renew license prior to start date, and any riders required by state (Med Sup/Illness/Critical Care)Ability to pass AHIP and annual carrier certificationsKnowledge of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and prescription drug plansWillingness to learn about DSNP plans as well as Special Election Periods (Low Income Subsidy and Medicaid) for Retirees to be enrolled outside of the traditional Annual Enrollment Period Ability to identify Medicare prospects needs using a needs analysis based selling approach, accurately answering questions, addressing any concerns, and recommending appropriate plansEnroll retirees compliantly and efficiently by reading scripting verbatimMeet and/or exceed key performance indicatorsHandle inbound customer service calls as well as outbound dialing by providing accurate and complete information to retirees with the intent of enrolling the customer in the appropriate plan based on their specific needsResponsible for making outbound calls to warm leads with the intent of scheduling appointments or completing an appointment with a participantActively manage all appointments to follow up with a prospectRespond to voicemails within 24 business hoursMonitor the internal chat and respond in a timely fashion to any questions or requestsDeliver a consistently positive customer experience in a highly ethical and professional mannerStrong computer skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, experience using multiple screens is a plusCapable of absorbing new information and adapting to new processes and programs rapidlyAbility to process a wide range of complex details and articulate in simple terms to customers with varying levels of knowledge and educationAdhere to call center performance metrics, including customer satisfaction, compliance, and sales productivity.

Required Experience

High school degree or equivalent2 years of experience in consultative sales and/or customer service, preferably in a call center or high-volume environmentAptitude for understanding details of Medicare insurance and complying with all CMS regulationsNo contracting restrictions as related to carriers and/or previous employers. Release documents are required if previously sponsored by carriers or other companies

                

To be successful, you will need the following skills:

Medicare sales and/or insurance salesTime management and self-discipline, ability to multitaskAccountability and be open-minded to constructive criticismEffective communication including strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, active listening, as well as conflict resolution and decision-making skillsIndependent thinker and take initiative in a virtual call center environmentStrong computer skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, experience using multiple screens is a plusDesire to learn, ability to self-study, and absorb new information and processes rapidlyCapable of spending extensive time on the phone making outbound calls and receiving inbound calls consecutively dailyAbility to process a wide range of complex details and articulate the details in simple terms to customers with varying levels of knowledge and educationPerformance accountability: Effectively manage call volume, meet AHT expectations, and maintain low offline time to ensure productivity and efficiency

Work Conditions

Operate within a heavily regulated industry and a fast-paced/dynamic market environment which includes but is not limited to selling multiple insurance productsAbility to work any shift assigned including weekends and possible overtime needs (7am – 10pm CST)Flexibility to move from one line of business to another based on business needs, which may include shifting from a single carrier to a multi carrier work environment

To perform this job successfully, a dedicated quiet home office/workspace is needed with a stable internet connection. A home-based system test will be required to ensure speed and quality match company requirements (currently minimum speed is 100 Mbps). The cost for internet and/or phone services and equipment will not be reimbursable. Alight Retiree Health Solutions will provide a laptop, additional monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.  Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

43,680.00

Maximum :

43,680.00

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.