Senior Health & Benefits Analyst

Marsh McLennan•Columbus, OH

3d•$54,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Senior Health & Benefits Analyst to join its Health & Benefits team within the People and Investments business. The role is based in Columbus, Ohio, and follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office or onsite with clients. The analyst works closely with the consulting team on the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of client companies’ health and welfare programs. The position involves supporting RFPs, analyzing data and proposals, preparing client communications and presentations, and collaborating with internal teams and external carriers to support client outcomes and relationships. The role offers opportunities to build expertise in health and group benefits, products and services, vendor markets, underwriting, financial skills, and technical tools through training, online courses, and mentorship. The position is suited to someone who is motivated to work in an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools. The applicable base salary range is $54,000 to $108,000. Pay is determined based on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and applicable minimum wage requirements. The position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives. Marsh offers health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
0–3 years of experience in the health industry or HR; professional internship experience at a minimum.
Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills.
Strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and use strong time-management skills.
Ability to exercise independent thinking.
Ability to work at a fast pace, independently and in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with benefits, insurance, underwriting, and/or risk management.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and other formulas, and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

Gather, organize, enter, and analyze data in Excel for client projects, emphasizing results analysis and project management.
Collect and interpret vendor network offerings and financial proposals through RFPs, and summarize findings in Excel or PowerPoint for client presentations.
Develop cost projections and vendor renewal evaluations to inform client meetings.
Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
Assist with budget reports, participate in client and vendor calls, prepare clear communications, and resolve most issues, escalating complex matters as needed.
Build foundational knowledge of products, services, vendor markets, underwriting, financial skills, and technical tools through training, online courses, and mentorship.