Senior Health & Benefits Consultant

Mercer; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global leader in HR consulting

Job summary

Mercer is hiring a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant to lead complex client engagements across medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. You will guide teams in researching, analyzing, and evaluating benefit programs while building trusted client relationships and delivering strategic recommendations.

The role emphasizes strong financial acumen, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of delivering innovative renewal strategies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 4+ years experience in health care benefits design and delivery.
• Strong financial acumen and Excel proficiency.
• Recognized expertise in health and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements across medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Develop design and renewal strategies for client benefit programs.
• Build strong client relationships and provide strategic recommendations.
• Perform high-level financial, contractual, and administrative analysis.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client advisory

Project management

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Our Team at Mercer! Are you an experienced professional looking to be part of an innovative company with great leaders and a chance to make a real impact? Mercer is growing, and now is a fantastic time to join our Health and Benefits Consulting team!

At Mercer, we improve the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We are committed to creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees. This role is based in any of our Northeast locations—including Boston, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania—and offers a hybrid work model (minimum three days per week in the office).

As a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant, you will:

• Lead complex client engagements, managing the scope, quality, timeliness, and budget of multiple deliverables across medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits plans.
• Guide teams in researching, analyzing, and evaluating benefit programs to develop innovative design and renewal strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor by understanding client needs and delivering strategic recommendations.
• Provide high-level financial, contractual, and administrative analysis, including reviewing RFPs and preparing executive summary reports.
• Delegate, mentor, and review work of junior staff, offering guidance and support to resolve challenges effectively.
• Collaborate with key client stakeholders to identify opportunities for business growth and facilitate client referrals.
• Assist in the development of sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies, driving the creation of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
• Utilize strong financial acumen and advanced Excel skills to analyze data, build models, and support client decision-making.

We Will Count on You To:

• Oversee complex client engagements, including service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking, and other studies.
• Manage consulting engagements with mid-market to large employers on their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans.
• Negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure optimal health and welfare plan coverage.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Be accountable for project success in terms of scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

What You Need to Have:

• A BA/BS degree.
• 4+ years of experience identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing innovative business solutions for complex health care benefit plans.
• Recognized expertise and a strong reputation in the health & benefits field.
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Well-developed skills in strategic planning, communication, and active listening.
• Proven management experience leading large, complex projects.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships through thoughtful advisory and problem-solving.

What’s In It for You?

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