Health & Benefits Consultant

Marsh McLennan • Kansas City, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Health & Benefits Consultant to join its Health team within the People & Investment business. Based in Kansas City, the role follows a hybrid arrangement, with at least three days per week in the local office or onsite with clients. The consultant will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients and collaborate with Mercer subject matter experts. The position supports client benefits strategy and projects in a technology-enabled environment, with an emphasis on quality and accuracy in deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in health and benefits; experience in a consulting environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including 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

• Experience in a consulting environment.
• Ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis; manage portions of client projects and respond to ad hoc operational requests.
• Support financial reviews and funding analyses, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries.
• Interpret benchmark data and present insights to contribute to client strategy and ensure 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 the 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 supporting benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation.
• Use and embrace AI and technology-enabled tools in the work environment.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Interesting work and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant and inclusive culture with talented colleagues and opportunities to create solutions and make an impact.
• A range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being.

What This Job Offers

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