Benefits Consultant Jobs
Benefits Consultant jobs are open across insurance carriers, HR consulting firms, benefits brokerages, and corporate HR departments, from entry-level analyst to senior and director roles, with specializations in health and welfare, retirement plan administration, and voluntary benefits. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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How you'll make an impact
Gallagher is seeking a highly motivated Senior Producing International Benefits Consultant to join our Multinational Benefits & Mobility Team.
Essential Duties:
- Focuses on retention of existing accounts by maintaining day-to-day client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
- Determines opportunities for expanding existing client relationship with additional service offerings, through proactive account planning
- Proactively keeping up to date with the market and developing service solutions to meet client needs
- Presents strategic initiatives for growth/ efficiencies to Leadership for consideration
- Works successfully in a team-based environment, collaborative and accountable while working predominately independently
- Provides day-to-day strategy and governance oversight of in-country benefits including core insured policies, retirement plans, leaves, incentives, perquisites and other HR-related issues
- Coordinates the activities of local brokers in obtaining insurance quotations for plans in locations around the world
- Develops recommendations for adaptation of local benefit plans to suit central/ regional strategy or to better leverage cost/ administration efficiencies, including recommendations for alternative risk financing.
- Develops recommendations to implement new plans, and design benefits packages for start-up operations
- Manages multiple projects, ensuring the quality and timeliness of client deliverables
- Communicates complex matters clearly and concisely to clients, participating in client calls and meetings as necessary
- Consults with other team members to recommend solutions/provide technical reports on various client issues
- Participates in analysis, data collection, market practice comparisons, drafting of presentations, and work directly with vendors on benefits-related projects
- Delegates to and peer reviews project work of more junior colleagues, but no formal supervisory responsibility.
- Participates in the development of the department’s products and services offerings
- Offers proactive thought leadership and maintains strong external presence through networking activities and speaking opportunities
- Keeps abreast of all relevant laws and emerging regulations and trends Will support on key projects and may lead smaller projects
About You
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years client consulting & global benefits management experience required.
- Production experience, leveraging an allocated portfolio of clients
- Strong knowledge of alternative risk financing solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Advanced skills in MS Excel.
- Client account management experience.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Professional demeanor in attire, speech, and mannerisms.
- Work history in some sector of the insurance industry.
- Able to handle confidential information with maximum discretion.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
How you'll make an impact
Gallagher is seeking a highly motivated Senior Producing International Benefits Consultant to join our Multinational Benefits & Mobility Team.
Essential Duties:
- Focuses on retention of existing accounts by maintaining day-to-day client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
- Determines opportunities for expanding existing client relationship with additional service offerings, through proactive account planning
- Proactively keeping up to date with the market and developing service solutions to meet client needs
- Presents strategic initiatives for growth/ efficiencies to Leadership for consideration
- Works successfully in a team-based environment, collaborative and accountable while working predominately independently
- Provides day-to-day strategy and governance oversight of in-country benefits including core insured policies, retirement plans, leaves, incentives, perquisites and other HR-related issues
- Coordinates the activities of local brokers in obtaining insurance quotations for plans in locations around the world
- Develops recommendations for adaptation of local benefit plans to suit central/ regional strategy or to better leverage cost/ administration efficiencies, including recommendations for alternative risk financing.
- Develops recommendations to implement new plans, and design benefits packages for start-up operations
- Manages multiple projects, ensuring the quality and timeliness of client deliverables
- Communicates complex matters clearly and concisely to clients, participating in client calls and meetings as necessary
- Consults with other team members to recommend solutions/provide technical reports on various client issues
- Participates in analysis, data collection, market practice comparisons, drafting of presentations, and work directly with vendors on benefits-related projects
- Delegates to and peer reviews project work of more junior colleagues, but no formal supervisory responsibility.
- Participates in the development of the department’s products and services offerings
- Offers proactive thought leadership and maintains strong external presence through networking activities and speaking opportunities
- Keeps abreast of all relevant laws and emerging regulations and trends Will support on key projects and may lead smaller projects
About You
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years client consulting & global benefits management experience required.
- Production experience, leveraging an allocated portfolio of clients
- Strong knowledge of alternative risk financing solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Advanced skills in MS Excel.
- Client account management experience.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Professional demeanor in attire, speech, and mannerisms.
- Work history in some sector of the insurance industry.
- Able to handle confidential information with maximum discretion.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
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Who's Hiring
- Gallagher14
- Marsh11
- Marsh McLennan Agency6
- WTW5
- Alliant Insurance Services5
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance14
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Accounting & Auditing4
- Technology & Software2
- Investment & Asset Management1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Active state life and health insurance license or willingness to obtain one
- Experience managing employee benefits programs including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Proficiency with benefits administration platforms such as Benefitfocus, Workday, or ADP
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA compliance requirements, and COBRA administration
- CEBS, GBA, or comparable professional certification preferred by most employers
Tips for Your Benefits Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to plan types
Recruiters scan for the specific plan types you've managed, whether that's self-funded medical, 401(k), FSA, or COBRA administration. Name them explicitly in your work history rather than listing generic benefits experience, so your resume clears keyword filters.
Highlight your licensure and certifications
A CEBS, GBA, or state life and health insurance license often separates shortlisted candidates from screened-out ones. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading a single bullet.
Filter openings by client segment focus
Benefits consultant roles differ significantly depending on whether a firm serves small-group, mid-market, or large-employer clients. Target postings that match the segment you know best, since your benchmarking data, renewal strategy, and carrier relationships won't transfer cleanly across segments.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists benefits consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a renewal case study for interviews
Interviewers in this field routinely ask you to walk through a renewal you managed. Prepare a concise example that covers the employer's challenge, the plan changes you recommended, and the outcome, even if the outcome was simply holding renewal flat in a hard market.
Negotiate using a total compensation framing
When discussing offers, anchor your ask to base salary plus commission structure, book-of-business ownership, and continuing education allowance together. Benefits consultants who negotiate only on base often leave significant variable compensation and licensing support on the table.
Benefits Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most benefits consultants?
The companies hiring the most benefits consultants right now include Gallagher, Marsh, and Marsh McLennan Agency, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at insurance carriers, national benefits brokerages, and mid-to-large employers with in-house benefits teams.
How many benefits consultant jobs are remote?
About 77% of benefits consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's heavy reliance on phone and video-based client consultations. Enrollment support, compliance advisory, and carrier negotiation work tend to be the most remote-friendly sub-functions, while onsite open enrollment facilitation roles typically require local travel.
How do you become a benefits consultant?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance, then obtain a state life and health insurance license, which is required for roles that involve selling or advising on insured products. Build experience through HR generalist, benefits administrator, or insurance brokerage positions. Pursue a CEBS or GBA designation to advance into senior advisory or consulting roles.
Can you get hired as a benefits consultant with little experience?
Entry-level benefits consultant roles do exist, particularly at large brokerages and insurance carriers that hire associates to support senior consultants during open enrollment and renewal cycles. Emphasize any internship or HR coordinator experience, your benefits administration coursework, and your progress toward licensure. A willingness to earn a life and health license quickly is often the deciding factor for employers considering candidates with limited experience.
What does the benefits consultant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, a technical interview focused on plan design knowledge and ACA compliance, and a final round with a hiring manager or team lead that includes a case study or role-play scenario. Some brokerages add a presentation component where you walk through a mock renewal or open enrollment strategy to demonstrate client-facing communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to benefits consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to benefits consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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