Health & Benefits Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Los Angeles, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Health & Benefits Consultant to join the MercerWell team within its People & Investments business. The position is based in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Los Angeles, or New York City, with a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days per week in the office or onsite with clients. The consultant supports senior consultants on client engagements concerning population health, health benefits, and well-being strategy. The role contributes across MercerWell services, including market scans, solution development and implementation, vendor coordination, project delivery, and data-informed evaluation of program effectiveness. The successful candidate will work across client and internal teams, manage multiple project priorities, and create client-ready materials while using technology-enabled tools, including AI. Marsh describes itself as a global firm serving clients in 130 countries, with annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues. The company says it supports professional development, interesting work, and a vibrant, inclusive culture. It is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment and provides accommodations upon request. The applicable base salary range is $68,500 to $137,000. Pay is determined case by case based on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and applicable minimum wage requirements. The position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives. The stated total rewards package includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience supporting or delivering solutions related to population health management, health benefits, well-being, or employer health strategy.
Foundational understanding of health and welfare benefits, population health concepts, and employer-sponsored well-being strategies.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize information and identify actionable insights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create clear, polished client-facing materials.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS or an advanced degree in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field is preferred.
Experience supporting complex employer clients in population health, health management, or health benefits consulting.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders with a high degree of organization and accountability.
Familiarity with health and well-being vendors, carriers, and market trends.
Strong presentation, writing, and executive summary development skills.
A proactive, client-focused approach and interest in helping organizations improve workforce health outcomes.

Responsibilities

Support execution of client engagements related to population health, health benefits, and well-being strategy.
Contribute to client deliverables, including presentations, reports, executive summaries, benchmarking analyses, and marketplace overviews.
Use and adapt to AI and technology-enabled tools.
Help identify client needs and recommend practical, innovative solutions aligned with employer population health and health benefit priorities.
Coordinate project activities across internal teams, clients, carriers, and vendor partners to support timely, high-quality delivery.
Help manage project plans, milestones, follow-ups, and workstreams across concurrent client engagements.
Analyze and interpret information from vendors, carriers, client materials, and other sources to support strategic recommendations and implementation planning.
Support procurement, implementation, and ongoing management of health and well-being solutions.
Establish and maintain working relationships with carrier and vendor contacts to support administration, implementation, and service needs.
Follow professional standards for templates, peer review, documentation, and quality control.
Monitor marketplace activity, emerging trends, and best practices in population health, health benefits, and workforce well-being, and translate insights into client-ready materials.
Use Mercer’s multidisciplinary resources and internal expertise to support integrated client solutions.
Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.