Workers' Compensation Pricing Analyst

ABOUT PEOPLEASE

Peoplease is a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) providing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the blue and gray-collar industries. We enable our clients and partners to achieve their aspirations by offering world-class service and administrative solutions in payroll, human resources, benefits, and risk management. At Peoplease, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, driven by our core values: Engagement, Integrity, Tenacity, Curiosity, Happiness, and a Service-obsessed mindset.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Peoplease is looking for a qualified Workers Compensation Pricing Analyst to join our dynamic team. The purpose of the Underwriting Department is to build, organize, and oversee both client and prospect Underwriting files, approval and pricing. This position will play a critical role in client underwriting, pricing, reductions, and analysis to provide insights into leadership while maintaining profitability. This position will primarily work in an Underwriting and Pricing Queue responding to Sales and Business Unit Manager requests for accurate Proposal and Pricing Documents under tight timeframes.   An ideal candidate will be proficient in producing pricing documents out of an excel-based pricing model as well as troubleshooting and identifying potential anomalies in the model. To be successful, the candidate will execute multiple projects within required timeframes and expectations; demonstrate excellence in communication skills; be able to inform both orally and in writing; working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Demonstrate the ability to perform detail-oriented tasks; interact, coordinate, follow up, and effectively communicate with Sales and Senior Management team members.  

Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to function as a remote employee in a distributed work environment. Candidates must be able to work a West Coast schedule. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Support the decision-making process by delivering accurate and timely data, analysis, and recommendations through profitable pricing for growth strategies 
• Compile and communicate variance drivers to regional leadership for client financials & growth through additional business and auxiliary service pricing 
• Compile price change information, summarize and provide insight on recommendations for client re-pricing actions 
• Produce proposals and client agreements from Excel-based pricing models ensuring accuracy and alignment with CSA 
• Audit and review pricing models for accuracy, logic, and consistency 
• Assist with data analysis and evaluation to provide feedback to sales colleagues/ management on target pricing as needed 
• Compile dashboard reporting on pricing trends, KPIs, and metrics on closed and lost deals 
• Proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies, including assisting colleagues with resolving discrepancies and communicating to other stakeholders as necessary 
• Assist with ad hoc projects, responsibilities, and duties assigned while maintaining the security and confidentiality of pertinent information

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Degree focused on data analysis such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management, Insurance or Data Science or equivalent work experience is required 
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience with underwriting, accounting and/or financial analysis 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office and other analytical software is required 
• West Coast hours (Pacific/Mountain) required for M-F 8am-5pm work schedule
• Experience with Client Space and PrismHR Preferred 
• Experience in PEO space or high-deductible insurance products is highly desired 
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrate logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, evaluate and interpret information 
• Ability to coordinate across multiple projects in a challenging, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities 
• Works independently and in a remote team environment with minimal supervision

Behavioral Characteristics

• Self-motivated with the ability to understand the critical need to meet deadlines 
• Willingness to work in a queue and respond to internal customer requests within required SLAs 
• Ability to build partnerships, inspire confidence, influence decisions, and work collaboratively with cross-functional regional teams while adding value to the Pricing and Finance Teams 
• Ability to function in ambiguity with a can-do attitude and to find solutions with less-than-perfect information and complexities 
• Willingness to ask for help and leverage the knowledge and experience of others to overcome tough obstacles 
• Enthusiastically makes contributions and takes satisfaction in team accomplishments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and growth-oriented company in the PEO industry.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact and lead a high-performing team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role requires regular communication and occasional travel to support the distributed workforce. The role will primarily function indoors but may involve working in varying temperatures or outdoor environments as needed.

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