Now is an exciting time at Mercer for the leave and disability landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace. Client expectations are constantly evolving, companies are merging at historic rates and digital health solutions are emerging faster than the market can keep up but our dynamic and growing Life, Absence & Disability (LAD) practice provide all the solutions clients need. We are looking for people in LA/Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco, Phoenix Seattle & Portland for the following role:
Life, Absence & Disability Consultant
What can you expect?
- The Life, Absence & Disability (LAD) Consultant will work on consulting engagements in supporting employers primarily with their absence programs which include Long Term disability (LTD), Short Term disability (STD), Life and AD&D, leave and time off solutions
- You will also negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure plan coverage and administration services for these employers
- Work with colleagues on client engagements, including supporting the overall delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking and other studies
- Leverage Mercer’s size and reputation to negotiate highly competitive rates and coverage options from carriers and vendors
What’s in it for you?
- As the global leader in health and benefits, you will work with some of the biggest and most prestigious companies you know and love, delivering innovative solutions that provides solutions for our clients and their employees. You’ll be part of a firm that is well-respected and work for an organization that has been named by Vault.com as the #1 Human Resources consulting firm 16 consecutive years in a row
- We help you reach your full potential, we offer a culture and resources that support your wellbeing and career development
- A dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced
- The opportunity to network, share views, and learn from others by getting involved with our Business Resource Groups: PRIDE, Women@Mercer, Racial & Ethnic Diversity and Rising Professionals Network
- The chance to make a positive difference in your local community by using your paid time off to volunteer through events organized by Mercer Cares, our community outreach and volunteerism BRG
- Substantial variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth
We will count on you to:
- Work with colleagues on client engagements, including supporting the overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking as well as interpret and present benchmark data to clients and ensures plan and program changes are properly implemented embody client’s strategy
- Support the lead consultant(s) in managing client accounts and begin to project manage by researching, analyzing, and evaluating LAD benefits plans and program
- Leverage Mercer’s size and reputation to negotiate highly competitive rates and coverage options from carriers and vendors
- Assist in the development of sophisticated benefit design and renewal strategies and utilize Mercer tools and solutions to address client issues
- Effectively communicate Mercer’s position on latest industry trends to clients
- Support financial analysis and review including underwriting, data analytics, and partnership with actuaries to support funding analysis
- Contribute as a member of the consulting team in developing overall client strategy
What do you need to have:
- BA/BS degree
- Entry level to a minimum 3 years of industry related experience; experience in absence and disability strongly preferred
- Superior analytical and mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple and complex tasks
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to interface with multiple clients on a daily basis and develop great client relationships
- Ability to work on a team and independently
- Within 90 days from your start date, obtain all required state Health and Life insurance licenses
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
What makes you a stand out?
- You are naturally curious and are comfortable asking “why?”
- You act with a sense of urgency, demonstrating a proactive disposition and a “self-starter” mentality
- You are comfortable juggling shifting priorities, clarifying ambiguity, and enjoy a dynamic environment
- Ability to draw upon market dynamics, trends, and knowledge of the customer to provide strategic advice
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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