Senior Health & Benefits Consultant

This role is based in Chicago, IL, and follows a hybrid work model requiring at least three days a week in the office.

About the role

As a Senior Health & Benefits (H&B) Consultant, you will assist with managing consulting engagements for employers with 2,000+ employees regarding their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans and programs. You will negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage, acting as the client manager and often the Mercer relationship manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex client engagements, including overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking, and other studies.
• Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drive the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
• Develop the full scope of services provided to the client and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
• Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest industry trends to clients.
• Be accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects.
• Monitor the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Set strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.
• Manage and participate in new business opportunities with sales channel partners.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefit plans.
• Client-facing experience in a consulting capacity.
• Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field.

Qualifications

• Life and Health License.
• Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills plus the ability to market organizational strengths successfully.
• Well-versed mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
• Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture with talented colleagues.
• Career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being.
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.
• Performance-based incentives.

Pay

The applicable base salary range for this role is $88,000 to $176,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.