Health & Benefits Consultant

Marsh McLennan • Urbandale, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Health & Benefits Consultant to join its Health team within the People & Investment business. Based in Urbandale, the role follows a hybrid work arrangement with at least three days per week in the office or onsite with clients. The consultant will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients and collaborate with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver accurate, high-quality work. This is an opportunity to develop a consulting career in a technology-forward environment.

The consultant will conduct financial, contract, and administrative analyses; support funding reviews and underwriting; contribute to client strategy; and manage project work, timelines, quality, and deliverables. The role also includes coordinating internal specialty resources, preparing and reviewing client communications and reports, managing carrier request-for-proposal processes, and building carrier and vendor relationships related to benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in health and benefits, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize based on urgency.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and adaptability to varying personalities and work styles.
• Proactive mindset, strong initiative, and thoughtful analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Use AI and technology-enabled tools in the work environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Career opportunities and benefits and rewards to enhance well-being.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

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