Senior Health & Benefits Strategy Analyst

Marsh; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mercer, a Marsh business, is seeking a Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst in Phoenix. The role focuses on strategy, design, implementation and administration of client health and welfare programs within a hybrid work arrangement requiring three days in the office.

You will manage RFPs, craft client communications, analyze healthcare data, and collaborate with carriers and internal teams to deliver strong client outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Professional work experience preferred in health industry or HR.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants with reviewing client needs, recommending approaches and helping implement benefit program strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret health care data for reporting to the client.
• Develop awareness of the insurance vendor marketplace, plan designs and 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, subject matter experts, and clients.
• Interact with carriers and vendors to gather quotes, negotiate, handle client service issues and review plan documentation.

Skills

Independent thinking

Multitasking

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Business acumen

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercer, a Marsh business, is seeking a Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst in Phoenix. The role focuses on strategy, design, implementation and administration of client health and welfare programs within a hybrid work arrangement requiring three days in the office.

You will manage RFPs, craft client communications, analyze healthcare data, and collaborate with carriers and internal teams to deliver strong client outcomes.