Health Benefits Strategy Consultant (Hybrid)

Marsh; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Health & Benefits Consultant to shape employee benefit programs for clients in a tech-forward environment. The role is based in Urbandale with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence at least three days per week.

You will perform in-depth analyses for larger clients, collaborate with Mercer subject matter experts, and contribute to strategic client insights and deliverables.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize based on urgency.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with adaptability to varying personalities and work styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects.
• Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting and data analytics.
• Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of client-facing communications and reports.
• Work with clients to manage the RFP process with health insurance carriers and analysts.
• Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration and plan implementation.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Proactive mindset

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marsh is seeking a Health & Benefits Consultant to shape employee benefit programs for clients in a tech-forward environment. The role is based in Urbandale with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence at least three days per week.

You will perform in-depth analyses for larger clients, collaborate with Mercer subject matter experts, and contribute to strategic client insights and deliverables.