Senior Health and Benefits Consultant

Mercer; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Health and Benefits Consultant, where you will manage consulting engagements with mid-market to large employers. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to negotiate with benefits carriers and develop innovative strategies to address complex client issues. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this global leader in human resources consulting empowers its employees to thrive and make a difference in the lives of millions. Enjoy a competitive rewards package and the chance to grow professionally in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits

Tuition Assistance

401K Savings

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in health care benefit plans.
• Expertise in designing and implementing business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage consulting engagements with mid-market to large employers.
• Negotiate with benefits carriers to secure optimal coverage.
• Develop innovative benefits design and renewal strategies.

Skills

Sales and Marketing Skills

Mathematical Skills

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Management Skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health and Benefits Consulting team at Mercer. This hybrid role requires working at least three days a week in our New York City office.

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We’re dedicated to creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees.

What can you expect?

As a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant, you will manage consulting engagements with mid-market to large employers regarding their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans. You will negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure optimal health and welfare plan coverage, serving as the primary client manager and often the Mercer relationship manager.

We will count on you to:

• Manage complex client engagements, overseeing service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, and benchmarking studies.
• Develop innovative benefits design and renewal strategies, creating tools and solutions to address intricate client issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients about Mercer's insights on the latest industry trends.
• Be accountable for revenue and profitability for client accounts, monitoring project success in terms of scope, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Drive sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and managing prospecting efforts with new clients.
  
  

What you need to have:

• A BA/BS degree.
• 5+ years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing innovative business solutions for complex health care benefit plans.
• Renowned expertise and a strong industry reputation in the health & benefits field.
  
  

What makes you stand out:

• Strong sales and marketing skills, with the ability to effectively promote organizational strengths.
• Well-developed mathematical, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
• Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

Join a global leader in human resources consulting, where you will enjoy top-notch benefits, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth. At Mercer, we empower our colleagues to thrive and make a difference in the moments that matter.

#MERHBUS

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of 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. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $88,000 to $176,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Insurance and Business Consulting and Services

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