Health & Benefits Consultant

Description :

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 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.

Mercer is the industry leader in helping companies create dynamic solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter.

Health & Benefits Consultant

What can you expect?

• Ability to deliver impactful, innovative and cutting edge healthcare solutions to major organizations while touching the lives of all the individuals who work for them
• Use your own intellect and industry experience to collaborate and challenge out-of-box thinking to some of the smartest people in the industry

What is in it for you?

• We are the global leader 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
• In addition, Mercer offers other benefits and discounts on products and services, and more
• 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.

We will count on you to :

• Perform the role of Project Manager to teams solving complex client issues to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations
• Serve as day to day contact for a diverse group of clients
• Support internal teams by orchestrating multiple work-streams, including specialty groups and other lines of business
• Establish relationships with vendor and carrier contacts to serve clients in managing all benefits administrative functions including eligibility, claims, billing, plan implementation, contracts, changes, and amendments
• Participate in setting strategic direction and delivering innovative solutions
• Prepare reports for clients based on analysis of RFPs from insurance carriers and other vendors
• Interpret data to identify trends and compare against client specific benchmarks and business objectives
• Assist clients with establishing budgets and recommend plan options to achieve their financial goals
• Enable clients to attract and retain key talent that drives their businesses

What you need to have :

• BA / BS preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of Health & Benefits experience preferably in a consulting environment
• Ability to partner and lead teams to deliver project objectives; ability to work independently and on a team
• Required to obtain and maintain appropriate licenses as required by state regulations and Mercer policies
• Knowledge of MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment

What makes you stand out :

• Previous working experience with employee benefits in a consulting environment
• Client facing
• Advanced excel skills; V-look-up, pivot tables, macros

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