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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Company:
Mercer
Description:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in Boston and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
As the Health & Benefits Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee benefits for our clients. In this dynamic position, you will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients, collaborating with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and accuracy in all deliverables. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the world of health and benefits!
We will count on you to:
- Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and addressing ad hoc operational requests
- Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries
- Contribute to client strategy by interpreting benchmark data, presenting insights, and ensuring plan and program changes align with client objectives
- Manage project quality, timelines, and deliverables; delegate to and review work from junior team members
- Coordinate internal specialty resources to ensure deliverables meet client goals, deadlines, and professional standards
- Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports
- Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts
- Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize by level of urgency
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
What makes you stand out?
- Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders
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 on 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.
Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $68,500 to $137,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Company:
Mercer
Description:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in Boston and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
As the Health & Benefits Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee benefits for our clients. In this dynamic position, you will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients, collaborating with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and accuracy in all deliverables. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the world of health and benefits!
We will count on you to:
- Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and addressing ad hoc operational requests
- Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries
- Contribute to client strategy by interpreting benchmark data, presenting insights, and ensuring plan and program changes align with client objectives
- Manage project quality, timelines, and deliverables; delegate to and review work from junior team members
- Coordinate internal specialty resources to ensure deliverables meet client goals, deadlines, and professional standards
- Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports
- Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts
- Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize by level of urgency
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
What makes you stand out?
- Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders
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 on 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.
Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $68,500 to $137,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
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Find Benefits Consultant JobsBenefits Consultant Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mercer59
- Aon16
- Marsh McLennan Agency12
- USI Insurance Services12
- Pacific Life11
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance138
- Consulting & Professional Services84
- Accounting & Auditing27
- Technology & Software26
- Investment & Asset Management17
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 Mercer, Aon, and Marsh McLennan Agency, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 57% of benefits consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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