Associate Benefits Analyst – Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh Agency; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off including personal &

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work

Charitable contribution match programs

Stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

Marsh McLennan Agency in the United States is seeking an Associate Benefits Analyst to help obtain and analyze group benefit proposals, benchmark health and welfare coverage, and develop detailed client reports. This role spends significant time in Excel and supports Senior Benefit Analysts.

The ideal candidate has a finance-related bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of office/financial support experience, with strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics or related area preferred.
• 1–3 years of office administrative/financial support experience essential.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism when working with clients and vendors.
• HIPAA compliance knowledge or training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze group benefit program proposals for clients.
• Analyze bids for group health and welfare coverage and perform benchmarking research.
• Develop detailed client reports and provide financial analysis for multiple clients.
• Support Senior Benefit Analysts and department initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Excellent written and verbal comms

Professional interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our not-so-secret sauce.

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as an Associate Benefits Analyst at MMA.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh (NYSE: MRSH).

A day in the life.

The Associate Benefits Analyst (ABA) is responsible for obtaining and analyzing group benefit program proposals for clients.

The Associate Benefits Analyst analyzes bids for group health and welfare coverage for clients, provides benchmarking research and analysis, and develops detailed client reports. The ABA provides substantial financial analysis for approximately 3 clients. The ABA works on a few small to mid-sized fully insured cases, demonstrating a high level of accuracy within their work product. This position spends a significant amount of time in Excel. In addition, the ABA provides mid-level support to assigned Senior Benefit Analysts and the department in general.

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics or other related area preferred.
• One - three years of office administrative/financial support experience is essential.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism when working with clients and vendors.
• Strict adherence to the company’s rules regarding the Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Flexibility to arrive early and stay late, as needed.
• Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to proof one's own work as well as the work of others; ability to work in a proactive manner to consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to maintain a mature, problem-solving approach; general knowledge of “how to get things done.”

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

Valuable Benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well‑being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunities, and fulfillment through meaningful work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesHybrid work
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check out our website or flip through our recruiting brochure.

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