Senior Health and Benefits Consultant

International Catalyst Services, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant, where you will lead consulting engagements for mid to large employers. This hybrid role focuses on innovative benefits design and strategic client management, ensuring optimal health and welfare plan coverage. With a strong emphasis on sales and profitability, you will drive revenue growth while navigating complex client needs. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive culture that fosters professional growth in a global leader in human resources consulting. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Top-notch benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing health care benefit plans.
• Renowned expertise in the health & benefits field.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex client engagements and oversee service delivery.
• Develop innovative benefits design and communicate industry insights.

Skills

Sales and Marketing Skills

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Listening Skills

Project Management

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our H&B Consulting team at Mercer as a Senior Health & Benefits (H&B) Consultant. This hybrid role will be based in Philadelphia, PA and has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

What can you expect?
As a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant at Mercer, 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.