Senior Health & Benefits Consultant

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We’re in the business of creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we’re designing affordable health plans, securing finances for retirement or aligning employees with workforce strategy. Capitalizing on analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the impact of business decisions, now and in the future. Our holistic view and deep expertise allow us to see client’s current and future needs through a lens of innovation and impact and every idea and solution we offer.Senior Health & Benefits ConsultantWhat can you expect?• The Senior Health & Benefits (H&B) Consultant will manage consulting engagements with mid market to large employers regarding their medical, dental, life and disability benefit plans and programs and negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage for these employers• Level of support provided depends on size of client as well as complexity and revenue of the account - at this level the senior consultant is the client manager and is often the Mercer relationship managerWhat’s in it for you?• We are the global front-runner in the human resources consulting• As part of Mercer, we offer top-notch benefits: multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets - benefits coverage starting Day 1• We attract a diverse mix of talents from all over the world and our culture serves as a powerful reflection of this. We are a family of exceptionally talented colleagues who thrive on creativity, forward-thinking and giving back. We are a global workforce energized and united by a common purpose: making a difference in the moments that matter – for our clients, our communities and our world. Our people feel confident to succeed here because they can truly be themselves. We embrace, encourage and advance diversity –including diversity of background, experience, thought and opportunity• Colleague Resource Groups help ensure that all of our people feel a sense of connection and community throughout their career. We offer: African Heritage Resource Groups, Asian Colleague Resource Groups, Hispanic/Latino Resource Groups, LGBTQ+ Resource Groups, Rising Professionals Resource Groups, Veteran Groups, Women’s Resource Groups, etc.• In addition, Mercer has other benefits and discounts on products and services, and moreWe will count on you to:• Manage complex client engagements, including managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking and other studies• Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drives the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues• Develop the full scope of services provided to the client and sets roles/responsibilities within the client team• Effectively communicate Mercer's position on latest industry trends to clients• Be accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects• Monitor success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness and client satisfaction• Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and by managing prospecting efforts with new clients• Set strategic direction and creates demand for new products/services in the marketplace• Manage and participate in new business opportunities with sales channel partnersWhat you need to have:• BA/BS degree• Minimum 5 years’ experience in identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefit plans• Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits fieldWhat makes you stand out:• 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 projectsMercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.comMarsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.