Marsh McLennan

H&B Consultant

Marsh McLennan • $70K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree.
  • 3+ years experience in designing and implementing health care benefit plans.
  • Client-facing experience in a consulting role.
  • Reputable expertise in the health & benefits field.

Responsibilities

  • Manage consulting engagements for 2,000+ life employers regarding benefit plans.
  • Perform financial, contract, and administrative analysis for projects.
  • Develop client strategy and present benchmark data effectively.
  • Demonstrate project management by overseeing deliverable quality and timeliness.
  • Coordinate with internal resources to meet client goals and deadlines.
  • Facilitate the RFP process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts.
  • Compile and review health benefits information from diverse sources.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and engaging work.
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture.
  • Access to a variety of career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer. This role will be based in Houston, TX. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Health & Benefits (H&B) Consultant, you will assist with managing consulting engagements with 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 health and welfare plan coverage for these employers, acting as the client manager and often the Mercer relationship manager.

We will count on you to:
  • Provides financial, contract and/or administrative analysis, and manages portions of projects, including ad-hoc client requests of problem-solving on administrative and operations issues.
  • Supports financial analysis and review: including underwriting, data analytics, and partnership with actuaries to support funding analysis.
  • Contributes as a member of the consulting team in developing overall client strategy, interprets and presents benchmark data to client and ensures plan and program changes are properly implemented embody clients strategy.
  • Demonstrates project management skills and manages the quality and timeliness of deliverables and delegates to and reviews project work of more junior colleagues.
  • Manages internal specialty resources ensuring client deliverables meet clients goals and deadlines and delegates and reviews project work of more junior colleagues.
  • Assists with the preparation, completion of peer review process and delivery of clear and concise client-friendly communications.
  • Works directly with the client and manages the request for proposal (RFP) process with the health insurance carriers and internal analyst.
  • Collects and reviews the analysts compilation of health benefits information from a variety of sources (such as hard files, electronic files, the client and carriers), responses from the carriers and the data in a template (customization depends on client plan types, funding, rate structure, etc), and reviews the transparency documents.
  • Ensures compliance with professional standards including use of templates, client calendar, peer review, and transparency.
  • Peer reviews the information, analyzes and interprets the results, edits and finalizes the executive summary report, and send this report to the client.
  • Establishes necessary carrier/vendor relationships with appropriate contacts to serve clients in handling all administration (eligibility, claims, billing, plan implementation, contracts, plan changes and necessary amendments).


What you need to have:
  • BA/BS degree.
  • Minimum of 3 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.


What makes you stand out:
  • Life & 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.


Why join our team:
  • We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
  • We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
  • Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.


About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan Careers

Join the exceptional team at Marsh McLennan, a global leader in professional services, offering unparalleled job opportunities in insurance, risk management, and consultancy. As the company propels forward, it invites dedicated professionals to contribute to a culture of innovation, leadership, and growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Marsh McLennan, you will engage with complex challenges that push the boundaries of your skills and knowledge. Our team thrives on diversity and the shared goal of delivering impactful solutions to our clients worldwide. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity training and leadership development, ensuring every team member is equipped for success.

Explore Professional Growth

Marsh McLennan is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether you are seeking a position that offers a path to leadership or looking for robust internship programs to kickstart your career, Marsh McLennan provides the resources and global platform to propel your ambitions into achievements. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and continuous professional development of all staff, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.

Innovative Work Environment

Our company is at the forefront of industry innovation. The collaboration between experienced professionals and fresh talent generates dynamic solutions that keep Marsh McLennan at the cutting edge of the industry. Our team is encouraged to lead with creativity and embrace new ideas, driving the company’s legacy of pioneering industry-first solutions.

Join Our Team

Marsh McLennan is hiring! Explore the multitude of job opportunities on our careers page, from strategic advisory roles to operational excellence positions. We look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Enhance your career with Marsh McLennan, where your skills will be honed through challenging projects and high-impact strategies.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking at Marsh McLennan opens doors to enriching connections and countless opportunities within the industry. Our professionals benefit from an environment that fosters networking through events, professional groups, and collaborative projects. With Marsh McLennan, career advancement is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to apply? Make sure your resume highlights your most relevant experiences and skills tailored to the position you are applying for. Our interview process is designed to understand your capabilities and fit with our team’s goals and values. Prepare to discuss how your background, experiences, and professional aspirations align with the opportunities at Marsh McLennan.

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Learn more about Marsh McLennan
Size
83,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2 billion
Founded
1914
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$17.2 billion
NASDAQ
MMC
* Ladders Estimates

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