Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role is based in Phoenix 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.

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

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree
• Professional work experience, ideally in the health industry or HR
• 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 in Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• Previous working experience with benefits
• Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive and vibrant culture with talented colleagues
• Career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits to enhance well-being

Schedule

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