Global Benefits Consultant

Aon Corporation • Chicago, IL

54d • Hybrid

About The Position

AON is looking for a Global Benefits Consultant/Analyst - (Hybrid Chicago / Bannockburn) Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Coordinate with colleagues around the world to understand project progress and to ensure that deliverables are met. Support and/or participate in regular ongoing client briefing calls to describe project progress and discuss critical issues. Prepare reporting and materials for global benefits projects. Review information provided by global colleagues for consistency and reasonability. Make edits, ensure proper use of English and summarize results in high quality deliverables for presentation to clients. Join meetings and take notes, monitor and execute deliverables and accountabilities based on project scope and statement of work. Partner as appropriate with other team members to finalize projects and monitor time spend and project budget. Make analytical conclusions/recommendations for work conducted. Identify additional potential work and any out of scope services requested by clients. Support senior members of the group in developing business opportunities through the introduction of additional services for existing clients. Resolve client issues at appropriate levels and inform relationship manager and other team members of pertinent issues. Manage projects and drive timely delivery of work products within a highly decentralized global structure. Work with Bangalore (India) and Krakow (Poland) - based support team to ensure efficient delivery of client materials and other deliverables. Support client projects with limited direction through completion and within established time frames and financial parameters to attain overall client deliverables. Support and/or attend client meetings and present results as an integral part of a collaborative client service team. Review less experienced staff members' work product for reasonableness and accuracy to validate data and results. Assist with development and informal supervision of more junior staff by ensuring that client deliverables are met. Assist in development and maintenance of tools and templates required for efficient work delivery. Assist in preparation of thought leadership materials to bring new concepts and ideas to clients. Participate in training opportunities to remain current with the regulatory environment. Develop necessary skill set to discuss technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Additional opportunities to participate on special project teams may also be identified as part of a more personalized career development plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (mathematics, finance, economics or other degrees where quantitative skills are required is preferred).
• 1-3 years or more of direct experience in an HR consulting firm or professional services firm preferred.
• Strong project management and strong analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects in as fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits.
• Demonstrated interest in the global environment, other cultures and languages

Nice To Haves

• Project management certification is an advantage.
• Foreign language skills and work experience in a foreign country are an advantage
• In addition, international or non-US benefits consulting experience is strongly desired.
• We also value demonstrated consultative skills to effectively work in a cohesive team environment as well as the ability to communicate with a variety of internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with colleagues around the world to understand project progress and to ensure that deliverables are met.
• Support and/or participate in regular ongoing client briefing calls to describe project progress and discuss critical issues.
• Prepare reporting and materials for global benefits projects.
• Review information provided by global colleagues for consistency and reasonability.
• Make edits, ensure proper use of English and summarize results in high quality deliverables for presentation to clients.
• Join meetings and take notes, monitor and execute deliverables and accountabilities based on project scope and statement of work.
• Partner as appropriate with other team members to finalize projects and monitor time spend and project budget.
• Make analytical conclusions/recommendations for work conducted.
• Identify additional potential work and any out of scope services requested by clients.
• Support senior members of the group in developing business opportunities through the introduction of additional services for existing clients.
• Resolve client issues at appropriate levels and inform relationship manager and other team members of pertinent issues.
• Manage projects and drive timely delivery of work products within a highly decentralized global structure.
• Work with Bangalore (India) and Krakow (Poland) - based support team to ensure efficient delivery of client materials and other deliverables.
• Support client projects with limited direction through completion and within established time frames and financial parameters to attain overall client deliverables.
• Support and/or attend client meetings and present results as an integral part of a collaborative client service team.
• Review less experienced staff members' work product for reasonableness and accuracy to validate data and results.
• Assist with development and informal supervision of more junior staff by ensuring that client deliverables are met.
• Assist in development and maintenance of tools and templates required for efficient work delivery.
• Assist in preparation of thought leadership materials to bring new concepts and ideas to clients.
• Participate in training opportunities to remain current with the regulatory environment.
• Develop necessary skill set to discuss technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Additional opportunities to participate on special project teams may also be identified as part of a more personalized career development plan.

Benefits

• Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees