Health & Benefits Consultant

As the Health & Benefits Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee benefits for our clients. In this dynamic position, you will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients, collaborating with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and accuracy in all deliverables. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the world of health and benefits!

We will count on you to:

• Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and addressing ad hoc operational requests

• Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries

• 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; delegate to and review work from junior team members

• Coordinate internal specialty resources to ensure deliverables meet client goals, deadlines, and professional standards

• Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports

• Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts

• Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2+ years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize by level of urgency

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What makes you stand out?

• Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.