Associate Consultant, Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan

Associate Consultant supporting employee health and benefits consulting for Marsh McLennan Agency clients. Coordinating renewals, RFPs, compliance, vendor relationships, and client presentations.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeSaddle Brook • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in employee benefits and insurance coverage, including compliance with Health & Welfare regulations. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for effectively managing client relationships and vendor partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Benefits ExpertiseHealth & Welfare Compliance KnowledgeLife & Health LicensureProject CoordinationClient Presentation Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Insurance Coverage KnowledgeBenchmark Survey Data AnalysisUnderwriting CalculationsPlan Design ReviewOpen Enrollment Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaborative TeamworkClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Life & Health Licensure

Industry Keywords

HIPAAFMLACOBRA5500ACADOLRFP ProcessVendor Relationship ManagementCensus Data ManagementERISA Wrap Documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with coordination, development, and execution of project plans and periodic client presentations
Support RFP, renewal, and implementation processes for client projects
Pull, analyze, summarize, and validate benchmark survey data for client plans
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
Identify and understand negotiable elements of underwriting calculations for all lines of coverage
Manage post-implementation processes for all lines of insurance coverage
Coordinate renewal processes, census data, Schedule A requests, and ERISA Wrap documents
Respond to client inquiries by email, phone, and other information requests
Review plans for design accuracy and discrepancies
Conduct initial research for client projects and coordinate information and presentations with vendors
Assist with open enrollment and other employee-related communications
Coordinate billing and claim issues between clients and vendors
Collaborate with sales professionals, Consultants, and insurance carrier partners to support clients and team success
Provide employee benefits expertise to help clients understand how insurance solutions support long-term strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience working with employee benefits and knowledge of various lines of insurance coverage, including medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, design, and rate structures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present to a range of professionals at each client
Knowledge of Health & Welfare compliance, including HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, and DOL requirements
Life & Health Licensure or commitment to achieving it within 6 months of start date
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal staff and management, external clients, prospects, and vendors
Shared commitment to company values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Innovation, and Accountability