Health & Benefits Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Urbandale, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Health & Benefits Consultant to join its Health team within the People & Investment business. The position is based in Urbandale and follows a hybrid arrangement, with colleagues expected to work in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one weekly anchor day for the full team to work together in person. The consultant performs in-depth analysis for larger, complex clients and collaborates with Mercer subject matter experts. The role contributes to client benefits strategy and project delivery in a technology-forward environment, with an emphasis on quality and accuracy. Work includes financial, contract, and administrative analysis; funding analysis; interpreting benchmark data; managing project deliverables; preparing client communications and reports; supporting carrier RFPs; and coordinating carrier and vendor relationships.

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

Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis; manage portions of client projects and address 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 a technology-forward 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 the preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports.
Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts.
Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships supporting benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation.