Benefits Analyst – Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan Agency; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Stock purchase opportunities

Charitable contribution match programs

Job summary

Marsh McLennan Agency is seeking a Benefits Analyst to join the Employee Health & Benefits team. You will obtain and analyze group benefit program proposals, benchmark bids, and develop detailed client reports. The role handles 8–12 clients and relies heavily on Excel for financial analysis.

We value analytical thinkers with strong communication skills and a Bachelor's in finance or math, plus 3–5 years in healthcare benefits. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics or related area preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in the healthcare benefits industry preferred.
• Knowledge of group insurance (medical, dental, vision & life and disability products) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Able to follow directions, be detailed, organized and resourceful.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure (tight deadlines & juggling many projects).
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze group benefit program proposals for clients and prospects.
• Analyze bids for group health and welfare coverage.
• Provide benchmarking research and analysis, and develop detailed client reports.
• Provide substantial financial analysis for 8-12 clients on average.
• Work on moderate to high complexity cases with high accuracy; spends ~90% of time in Excel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics or related area

Tools

MS Word

MS 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 a Benefits Analyst at MMA.

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 a 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.

As our Benefits Analyst on the Employee Health & Benefits team, you’ll obtain and analyze group benefit program proposals for both clients and prospects. The Benefits Analyst will analyze bids for group health and welfare coverage for clients, provides benchmarking research and analysis, and develops detailed client reports. The BA provides substantial financial analysis for 8-12 clients on average. The BA works on moderate to high complexity cases, demonstrating a high level of accuracy within their work product. This position spends approximately 90% of their time in Excel.

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.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the healthcare benefits industry working for a group, insurance carrier, broker or general agency preferred.
• Knowledge of group insurance (medical, dental, vision & life and disability products) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Able to follow directions, be detailed, organized and resourceful.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure (tight deadlines & juggling many projects).
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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

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

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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.

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