Senior Consultant, Employee Health & Benefits

About the role

The Senior Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency plays a critical role in delivering expert insight and comprehensive knowledge of health and welfare benefit plans. This individual will build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, leveraging deep industry experience to thoroughly understand client benefit programs, identify coverage gaps, and confidently recommend tailored solutions that support clients' long-term strategies.

Responsibilities

• Leading client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning in collaboration with internal teams
• Evaluating and recommending benefit options across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits
• Analyzing claims and benchmark data to identify cost drivers
• Partnering with carriers and vendors to negotiate renewals
• Mentoring team members
• Contributing to business development through proposal and presentation support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
• 7+ years in insurance industry experience with a thorough understanding of all benefit plans (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, etc) design, rate structures, funding alternatives and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with advanced writing skills
• Proficient in all areas of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, DOL, etc)
• CEBS Certification or other industry recognized designations preferred
• Life Accident & Health Licensure
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendors

Qualifications

• Shared commitment to company values; Integrity, Collaboration Passion, Innovation, Accountability

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of health and welfare compliance regulations

Benefits

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate client needs