2027 PM Group Benefits Advisor Analyst

plantemoran; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an Analyst to help employers design and manage sustainable health and welfare benefit programs through data-driven consulting. You will analyze healthcare, pharmacy, and benefits data, develop cost projections, identify trends and opportunities, and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for clients.

Working alongside experienced consultants, you'll gain hands-on experience from day one, contribute to client engagements, prepare and present reports,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Analyze healthcare, pharmacy, and benefits data to identify trends and cost drivers.
• Develop cost projections, benchmarking analyses, and financial models.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Collect, validate, and maintain carrier and vendor data used in analyses.
• Assist with vendor evaluations, pricing reviews, and client deliverables.
• Prepare and present reports, analyses, and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or higher

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Interest in healthcare & benefits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

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.

Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 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.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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 var