Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst

Mercer•Irvine, CA

2d•$54,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst will join Marsh’s Health & Benefits team within its People & Investments business. Based in Irvine, the role follows a hybrid arrangement and requires at least three days per week in the office. The analyst works closely with the team on the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of client companies’ health and welfare programs. The role includes coordinating RFPs, preparing client communications, and collaborating with internal teams, carriers, and vendors to support client outcomes and relationships.

Requirements

1–3 years of health industry or HR experience.
Ability to exercise independent thinking.
Ability to work at a fast pace, both independently and in a team environment.
Capacity to multitask and manage competing priorities with strong time management skills.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong business acumen paired with intellectual curiosity.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree.
Previous working experience with benefits.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros.

Responsibilities

Assist senior consultants in reviewing client needs, recommending suitable approaches, and helping implement benefit program strategies.
Collect, analyze, and interpret health care data for client reporting.
Develop awareness of the insurance vendor marketplace, plan designs, health care cost factors, and the renewal process for health and group benefit programs.
Coordinate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of a client.
Help write and structure client communications, including proposals, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and subject matter experts, and develop relationships with clients.
Interact with carriers and vendors to gather quotes, negotiate, handle client service issues, and review plan documentation.