2027 PM Group Benefits Advisor Analyst

Plante Moran; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Holidays

Travel expense reimbursement

Meal reimbursement

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an Analyst to design and manage sustainable health and welfare benefit programs through data-driven consulting. You will analyze healthcare data, develop cost projections, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients, working alongside experienced consultants in a hands-on environment.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to client engagements from day one, with travel flexibility and exposure to vendor evaluations, pricing reviews, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the specified fields with academic success and GPA 3.0+.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Solid MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze healthcare, pharmacy, and benefits data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop cost projections, benchmarking analyses, and financial models for employer-sponsored benefit plans.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations that support cost management and employee engagement strategies.
• Collect, validate, and maintain carrier and vendor data used in client analyses.
• Assist with vendor evaluations, pricing reviews, and client deliverables.
• Prepare and present reports, analyses, and recommendations to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office suite

Healthcare interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Human Resources or related field

GPA minimum 3.0

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Plante Moran Group Benefits Advisors II (PMGBA II), an affiliate entity of Plante & Moran, PLLC (PM), provides consulting and brokerage services to help clients create sustainable employee health and welfare benefit plans that are cost effective and help clients attract and retain talent.

Your role.

As an Analyst, you'll help employers design and manage sustainable health and welfare benefit programs through data-driven consulting. Working alongside experienced consultants, you'll analyze healthcare and benefits data, develop cost projections, identify trends and opportunities, and help translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for clients.

This role offers hands-on experience combining analytics, problem-solving, and client communication, with opportunities to contribute directly to client engagements from day one.

You’ll work on projects and engagements that directly affect our clients. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Analyze healthcare, pharmacy, and benefits data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop cost projections, benchmarking analyses, and financial models for employer-sponsored benefit plans.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations that support cost management and employee engagement strategies.
• Collect, validate, and maintain carrier and vendor data used in client analyses.
• Assist with vendor evaluations, pricing reviews, and client deliverables.
• Prepare and present reports, analyses, and recommendations to internal teams and clients.

The qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Human Resources or a related field.
• Academic success (a minimum major GPA of 3.0)
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical skills in the MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Interest in healthcare, employee benefits, and data-driven consulting.

This is an exempt position that may require some local or national travel.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for?

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $65,000.00 - $74,000.00

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