Senior Health and Benefits Consultant

Mercer is recruiting for an experienced Senior Health and Benefits (H&B) Consultant based in the Los Angeles, CA office. 

Senior Health and Benefits Consultant 

What can you expect? 

• Challenges you to deliver impactful solutions for major organizations and touch the lives of all the individuals who work at them 

• Provides you the opportunity to work with 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 – benefits coverage starting Day 1 

• In addition, Mercer has other benefits and discounts on products and services, and more 

We will count on you to: 

• Lead complex client engagements, including managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking and other studies 

• Assist in development of sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drives the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues 

• Determine the full scope of services provided to the client and sets roles/responsibilities within the client team 

• Be accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects 

• Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and by leading prospecting efforts with new clients 

• Establish effective carrier/vendor relationships to serve clients in benefits procurement and administration (eligibility, claims, billing, plan implementation, contracts, plan changes and necessary amendments 

• Provide mentoring and coaching to direct reports and project team members while delegating effectively to provide developmental opportunities to team members 

 
What you need to have:  

• 10+ years of experience in Health & Benefits consulting 

• Capacity to multitask, manage competing priorities with strong time management skills 

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 

What makes you stand out: 

• Ability to work at a fast pace, both independently and in a team environment 

• Strong business acumen paired with intellectual curiosity  

• BS/BA degree preferred 

Mercer 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 25,000 employees are based in 44 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 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 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 https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer. 

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