Health and Benefits Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team at Mercer, a Marsh business.

About the role

This role is based in Atlanta and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As the Health & Benefits Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee benefits for our clients. In this dynamic position, you will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients, collaborating with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and accuracy in all deliverables.

What you will do

• Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and addressing ad hoc operational requests
• Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries
• Contribute to client strategy by interpreting benchmark data, presenting insights, and ensuring plan and program changes align with client objectives
• Manage project quality, timelines, and deliverables; delegate to and review work from junior team members
• Coordinate internal specialty resources to ensure deliverables meet client goals, deadlines, and professional standards
• Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports
• Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts
• Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize by level of urgency
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What makes you stand out?

Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders

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.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office