Health & Benefits Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team s role will be based in San Francisco or Irvine, CA and requires hybrid work, at least three days a week in the office.

As a Health & Benefits (H&B) Consultant, you will assist with managing consulting engagements with over 2,000 life employers regarding their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans and programs. You will negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure coverage, acting as the client manager and Mercer relationship manager.

• Manage complex client engagements, including overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking, and other studies.
• Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drive the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
• Develop the full scope of services provided to the client and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
• Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest industry trends to clients.
• Be accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects.
• Monitor the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Set strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.
• Manage and participate in new business opportunities with sales channel partners.

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefit plans.
• Client facing experience in a consulting capacity.
• Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field.

• Life and Health License.
• 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 projects.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $88,000 to $176,000. The base pay will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings, retirement programs, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for professional development.

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, beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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