Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst

Marsh; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Mercer in Irvine seeks a Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst to join our Health & Benefits team within People & Investments. The role blends strategy, design, implementation, and administration of client health and welfare programs in a hybrid setting.

You will support the RFP process, craft client communications, and collaborate with carriers and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes, building strong client relationships and deep benefits knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of health industry or HR experience.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, both independently and in a team environment.
• Capacity to multitask, manage competing priorities with strong time management skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen paired with intellectual curiosity.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants with reviewing client needs, recommending suitable approaches, and helping implement benefit program strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret health care data for reporting to the client.
• Develop an awareness of the insurance vendor marketplace, plan designs, health care cost factors, and the renewal process for health and group benefit programs.
• Coordinate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of a client.
• Help write and structure client communications, including proposals, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and subject matter experts, as well as develop relationships with clients.
• Interact with carriers and vendors to gather quotes, negotiate, handle client service issues and review plan documentation.

Skills

Health/HR experience

Independent thinking

Fast-paced work style

Multitasking

Communication skills

Time management

Business acumen

Curiosity

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team, part of our People & Investments business at Marsh. This role will be based in Irvine and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

As a Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst , you will work closely with the team in the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of client companies’ health and welfare programs. Managing the RFP process, crafting client communications, and collaborating with internal teams and external carriers will be key to driving successful outcomes. This is great opportunity to build strong client relationships while gaining deep expertise in health and group benefits!

We will count on you to:

• Assist senior consultants with reviewing client needs, recommending suitable approaches, and helping implement benefit program strategies
• Collect, analyze, and interpret health care data for reporting to the client
• Develop an awareness of the insurance vendor marketplace, plan designs, health care cost factors, and the renewal process for health and group benefit programs.
• Coordinate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of a client
• Help write and structure client communications, including proposals, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and subject matter experts, as well as develop relationships with clients
• Interact with carriers and vendors to gather quotes, negotiate, handle client service issues and review plan documentation

What you need to have:

• 1-3 years of health industry or HR experience
• Ability to exercise independent thinking
• Ability to work at a fast pace, both independently and in a team environment
• Capacity to multitask, manage competing priorities with strong time management skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen paired with intellectual curiosity
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What makes you stand out?

• BA/BS Degree
• Previous working experience with benefits
• Advanced Excel skills; VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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 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 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 $54,000 to $108,000.

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.