Senior Health & Benefits Consultant

Mercer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage consulting engagements with a diverse portfolio of clients, focusing on medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to negotiate with benefits carriers, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative culture, this role promises career growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the health & benefits sector.

Benefits

Professional Development

Inclusive Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in designing and implementing health care benefit plans.
• Strong sales and marketing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex client engagements covering service delivery and strategy.
• Develop benefits design and renewal strategies.

Skills

Sales and Marketing Skills

Mathematical Skills

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer, based in Chicago, Illinois. This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.

As a Senior Health & Benefits (H&B) Consultant, you will manage consulting engagements with over 2,000 life employers regarding their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans. You will negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors, acting as the client and Mercer relationship manager.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing complex client engagements covering service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, benchmarking, and studies.
2. Developing benefits design and renewal strategies and creating tools to address complex issues.
3. Defining the scope of services and roles within the client team.
4. Communicating industry trends to clients.
5. Ensuring revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects.
6. Monitoring project scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
7. Expanding revenues through existing clients and prospecting new ones.
8. Setting strategic direction and promoting new products/services.
9. Managing and participating in new business opportunities with sales partners.

Minimum qualifications:

• BA/BS degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in designing and implementing health care benefit plans.

Preferred qualities:

• Strong sales and marketing skills.
• Mathematical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
• Experience leading large, complex projects.

Why join Mercer?

• Professional development and interesting work.
• Inclusive culture fostering collaboration and impact.
• Career growth opportunities with competitive benefits.
• Established industry reputation in health & benefits.

Mercer, part of Marsh McLennan, is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering flexible work arrangements and accommodations as needed. The salary range is $88,000 to $176,000, with potential performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.