Health & Benefits Consultant

Marsh McLennan • Minneapolis, MN

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in Minneapolis and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As the Health & Benefits Consultant , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee benefits for our clients. In this dynamic position, you will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients, collaborating with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and accuracy in all deliverables. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the world of health and benefits!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize by level of urgency
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and addressing ad hoc operational requests
• Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries
• Contribute to client strategy by interpreting benchmark data, presenting insights, and ensuring plan and program changes align with client objectives
• Manage project quality, timelines, and deliverables; delegate to and review work from junior team members
• Coordinate internal specialty resources to ensure deliverables meet client goals, deadlines, and professional standards
• Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports
• Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts
• Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation

Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• interesting work and supportive leaders
• vibrant and inclusive culture
• range of career opportunities
• benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
• health and welfare benefits
• tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level