Senior Consultant, Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan•Portland, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Consultant – Employee Health & Benefits Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as a Senior Consultant within our Employee Health & Benefits team here at MMA. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). A day in the life : The Senior Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency plays a critical role in delivering expert insight and comprehensive knowledge of health and welfare benefit plans. This individual will build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, leveraging deep industry experience to thoroughly understand client benefit programs, identify coverage gaps, and confidently recommend tailored solutions that support clients’ long-term strategies. Proficiency in the agency management system is essential to maintain accurate client records. Key responsibilities include leading client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning in collaboration with internal teams; evaluating and recommending benefit options across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits; analyzing claims and benchmark data to identify cost drivers; guiding clients through legislative and compliance requirements; partnering with carriers and vendors to negotiate renewals; mentoring team members; and contributing to business development through proposal and presentation support. Our future colleague: We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes the following: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred 7+ years in insurance industry experience with a thorough understanding of all benefit plans (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, etc) design, rate structures, funding alternatives and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and presentation skills with advanced writing skills. Proficient in all areas of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, DOL, etc). CEBS Certification or other industry recognized designations preferred. Life Accident & Health Licensure Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendors. Shared commitment to company values; Integrity, Collaboration Passion, Innovation, Accountability We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you. Valuable benefits We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well-being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunities, and fulfillment through meaningful work. Some benefits included in this role are: Generous time off, including personal and volunteering Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Hybrid work Charitable contribution match programs Stock purchase opportunities To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out our website or flip through recruiting brochure . Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick: Instagram Facebook X LinkedIn Who you are is who we are. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams. Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers. #MMAEHB #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
7+ years in insurance industry experience with a thorough understanding of all benefit plans (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, etc) design, rate structures, funding alternatives and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with advanced writing skills.
Proficient in all areas of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, DOL, etc).
Life Accident & Health Licensure
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendors.
Shared commitment to company values; Integrity, Collaboration Passion, Innovation, Accountability

Nice To Haves

CEBS Certification or other industry recognized designations preferred.

Responsibilities

leading client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning in collaboration with internal teams
evaluating and recommending benefit options across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits
analyzing claims and benchmark data to identify cost drivers
guiding clients through legislative and compliance requirements
partnering with carriers and vendors to negotiate renewals
mentoring team members
contributing to business development through proposal and presentation support