Senior Consultant, Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Senior Consultant on the Employee Health & Benefits (EH&B) team serves as a strategic advisor to clients, helping them design, implement, and manage employee benefit programs aligned with business goals and talent strategies. The role partners closely with clients’ HR and finance leaders to deliver data-driven solutions that balance cost, compliance, and employee engagement.

The Senior Consultant advises a portfolio of mid-to-large-market clients on plan design, funding, compliance, and vendor management; leads client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning with internal account management and analytics teams; and evaluates benefit options across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits. The role analyzes claims and benchmark data, supports clients with legislative and compliance requirements, partners with carriers and vendors on renewals and service, mentors EH&B colleagues, and contributes to business development through finalist meetings and proposal and presentation development.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in employee benefits consulting or a related role within a brokerage, carrier, or HR department.
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare plan design, compliance, and funding arrangements.
• Exceptional client relationship management skills and executive presence.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Life & Health license, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Shared commitment to company values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Innovation, and Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary benefits advisor for a portfolio of mid-to-large-market clients, providing strategic consulting on plan design, funding, compliance, and vendor management.
• Lead client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning processes with internal account management and analytics teams.
• Evaluate and recommend benefit program options, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Analyze claims data and benchmark information to identify cost drivers and develop actionable recommendations.
• Support clients in navigating legislative and compliance requirements, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Partner with carriers and vendors to negotiate renewals and ensure service excellence.
• Mentor and serve as a subject matter expert to Consultants, Account Managers, and Analysts on the EH&B team.
• Contribute to business development by participating in finalist meetings and assisting with proposals and presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match after one year.
• Contribution toward student loan debt.
• Paid time off, including vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays, a volunteer day, and days for learning and development.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Charitable contribution match programs.
• Stock purchase opportunities.
• Performance-based incentives may be available.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed