Associate Benefits Analyst - Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Stock purchase opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

Marsh McLennan Agency is seeking an Associate Benefits Analyst to join the Benefits Analyst team. The role focuses on obtaining and analyzing group benefit program proposals, benchmarking bids for health and welfare coverage, and developing detailed client reports.

Heavy emphasis on Excel and cross-functional collaboration with Senior Benefit Analysts. The ideal candidate will have a finance/mathematics background, 1–3 years of related experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze group benefit program proposals for clients.
• Analyze bids for group health and welfare coverage and provide benchmarking research.
• Develop detailed client reports and provide substantial financial analysis for multiple clients.
• Support assigned Senior Benefit Analysts and the department in general, with heavy Excel usage.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or mathematics

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company: Marsh McLennan Agency

Description:

Associate Benefits Analyst - Employee Health & Benefits

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 Marsh Agency.

Marsh Agency helps people and organizations manage risk and prepare for the future through insurance, benefits, retirement, and wealth management strategies. We believe in hands-on proactive service, data-driven insights, and understanding how global events can impact local decisions. As a trusted partner, we show our clients what's possible and guide them during every step of their journey.

A day in the life.

As our Associate Benefits Analyst on the Benefits Analyst team, you are 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.

• 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 opportunities
• Hybrid work
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.