Consultant, Employee Health Benefits

Marsh McLennan • Portland, OR

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency works closely with MMA clients to deliver exceptional customer service. The Consultant provides employee benefits expertise to help clients understand how insurance solutions can enable them to achieve their long-term strategies. In this role, the Consultant collaborates with sales professionals and insurance carrier partners to grow the success of the team and the client. Apply working knowledge of employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HRA, HSA, COBRA as well as general HR questions Develop and manage long and short range benefit strategies for clients, and foster strong client relationships; may require local travel to client site Serve as a subject matter expert to clients in areas of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, DOL, etc.) Manage the RFP process for new & prospective clients as well as the renewal and implementation processes Coordinate, develop, and execute project plans and presentations for specific client groups

Requirements

• Prior experience in brokerage or insurance industry with a thorough understanding of health plans, funding alternatives and the ability to think through non-traditional solutions
• Knowledge of various lines of insurance coverage; medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, design, rate structures, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to present to a range of professionals at each client
• Proficient in Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, DOL, etc.)
• Life & Health Licensure or commitment to achieving within 6 months of start date
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendors
• Shared commitment to company values; Integrity, Collaboration Passion, Innovation, Accountability

Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HRA, HSA, COBRA as well as general HR questions
• Develop and manage long and short range benefit strategies for clients, and foster strong client relationships; may require local travel to client site
• Serve as a subject matter expert to clients in areas of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, DOL, etc.)
• Manage the RFP process for new & prospective clients as well as the renewal and implementation processes
• Coordinate, develop, and execute project plans and presentations for specific client groups

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) match after one year
• Contribute toward student loan debt
• Generous paid time-off programs ensure you have time to recharge including vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays, volunteer day, and days for learning & development
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed