Employee Health Benefits Consultant

About the role

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) is hiring a Consultant in Portland to advise clients on employee health and benefits. The Consultant works closely with clients to explain how insurance solutions support their long-term strategy, collaborating with sales professionals and carrier partners to grow the team's success.

Key responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HRA, HSA and COBRA, as well as general HR questions.
• Develop and manage long- and short-range benefit strategies for clients and build strong client relationships; local travel to the client site may be required.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on health and welfare compliance (HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, DOL, etc.).
• Manage the RFP process for new and prospective clients, as well as renewals and implementation.
• Coordinate, develop and execute project plans and presentations for specific client groups.

Required profile

• Prior experience in brokerage or insurance with a thorough understanding of health plans, funding alternatives and non-traditional solutions.
• Knowledge of insurance lines such as medical, dental, life, STD, LTD and design, and rate structures.
• Life and Health licensure, or commitment to obtaining it within 6 months of starting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to present to a wide range of professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal staff, management, clients, prospects and vendors.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) match after one year.
• Student loan assistance.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, holiday, volunteer and learning days.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Charitable contribution match and stock purchase opportunities.