Health & Benefits Consultant

About the role

Marsh People & Investments is looking for a Health & Benefits Consultant to join its Health team. The role can be based in Southfield or Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a hybrid arrangement of at least three days per week in the office. You will lead consulting engagements with employers on their medical, dental, life and disability plans, and negotiate with carriers and vendors to secure coverage.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in or lead routine client engagements, covering service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking and other underwriting, brokering and cost-projection work.
• Help develop cost projections and evaluate vendor renewals.
• Review claims and utilization data for trends and patterns, using Mercer's internal financial tools to project self-funded claims, set rates and model employee cost-sharing scenarios.
• Check internal compliance, client disclosures, vendor contracts, summary plan documents and employee communications against client expectations and legal requirements.
• Manage day-to-day client contact, resolve project issues and guide junior staff in client interactions.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree.
• At least 3 years of experience designing, recommending and implementing business solutions for complex health care benefits challenges.
• Strong reputation in the health and benefits field.
• Client-facing experience in a consulting environment.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical and strategic planning skills, and strong communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who can collaborate and lead teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Nice to have: sales and marketing skills, ability to present to stakeholders, intellectual curiosity.

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture and a wide range of career opportunities.
• Benefits and rewards designed to support well-being.