Health & Benefits Consultant — Hybrid, Client Strategy

Marsh Agency; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh, Health & Benefits Consultant role in Urbandale, IA, offers a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days in the office. You will analyze complex client needs, collaborate with Mercer experts, and influence benefit design and strategy for diverse organizations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years in health & benefits, strong communication, and proven ability to translate data into actionable client insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of health & benefits experience, preferably in consulting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and time-management skills; adaptable to varying client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and ad hoc requests.
• Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting and data analytics with actuaries.
• Embrace AI and technology-enabled tools to improve deliverables and efficiency.
• Interpret benchmark data, present insights, and align plan changes with client objectives.
• Manage project quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal resources to meet client goals, deadlines, and standards.
• Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of client-facing reports and communications.
• Engage with clients to manage RFP processes with health insurers and analysts.
• Establish and manage carrier/vendor relationships to support benefits administration and compliance.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal & written沟通

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Marsh, Health & Benefits Consultant role in Urbandale, IA, offers a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days in the office. You will analyze complex client needs, collaborate with Mercer experts, and influence benefit design and strategy for diverse organizations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years in health & benefits, strong communication, and proven ability to translate data into actionable client insights.